Wednesday
Scottish union seeks pay breakthrough like in England
The EIS union highlights that the pay offer for teachers in Scotland is significantly below the 5.5 per cent rise for teachers south of the border
3 strategies to support deep reading
Engaging in ‘deep’ reading helps pupils to commit information to memory more effectively, says teacher Erin Miller, who shares advice on supporting this practice
Supporting Ukraine with education reform during the war
Ukraine’s government is pushing ahead with education reforms while fighting a war – with support from international partners, as a MAT CEO outlines
Six education plans in limbo post-election
The new government considers ‘next steps’ for controversial RSHE and gender questioning guidance
Tuesday
Just 155 probationer teachers willing to work anywhere next year
Uptake of the ‘preference waiver payment’ scheme in Scotland has fallen for the third year, according to new figures
Teacher appraisals update: what you need to know
The DfE has updated its guidance on teacher appraisals and capability processes. Here are 8 key takeaways
Teacher pay rise 2024-25: all you need to know
The government has offered a 5.5 per cent pay rise for teachers from September 2024. What will happen next?
VAT on private school fees from January
Labour government pushes ahead with its plan to remove VAT exemption and business rates relief for independent schools
SEND pressures become ‘top tier’ DfE risk
‘Very likely’ that demand continues to outstrip funding, making SEND system ‘unsustainable’, says DfE annual report
Monday
Teachers to get 5.5% pay rise
The government has accepted the independent pay body’s recommendations on teacher pay for 2024-25
Academy funding: 7 findings from ESFA annual report
Nearly 50 allegations of fraud were made against academy trusts in the past year, report reveals
Why CPD must focus on what matters in the classroom
Top-down, generic professional learning will have limited impact on the quality of teaching, says Stuart Farmer
