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Monday
19th Jun 2023
Teacher strikes: NEU challenged over ‘devastating’ dates clash
The NEU’s choice of strike dates next month has sparked a mixed reaction from teachers and leaders
Should teachers choose which classes they teach?
As teacher shortages make timetabling more difficult, Loic Menzies uncovers evidence that raises questions over whether teachers should have a say on the classes they teach
More strikes on cards at Scottish independent school
Strike action over changes to pensions had been suspended but unions say the school has reneged on commitments made ‘only a matter of days ago’
Ofsted urged to assess youth work activities in schools
New report calls for a dedicated government minister to drive forward a national strategy to join up education and youth work services
Is it time to review the 1,265 working time rule?
A recent report on teacher workload suggests changes to directed time rules. Yvonne Williams considers what other options there could be – and how feasible the idea really is
Friday
16th Jun 2023
Revealed: Schools sector recipients of King’s Birthday Honours
Former MAT CEO Mark Ducker and Ofqual’s ex-interim chief regulator Simon Lebus appointed CBEs in 2023 honours list
Sam Twiselton: Leading ITT figure leaves Sheffield Hallam
Professor Sam Twiselton speaks exclusively to Tes about her legacy and sense of ‘liberation’ as she leaves Sheffield Institute of Education director role
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Keegan rejects union demands to reopen pay talks
Education secretary responds to union letter that had called on the DfE to resume teacher pay negotiations and publish the leaked STRB report
First minister under fire over rural school closures
Humza Yousaf accused of ‘turning his back on rural Scotland’ following the revelation that 40 mainly rural schools have been closed or mothballed in recent years
Would you sacrifice a GCSE grade for a more holistic education?
Progress 8 has pushed schools towards the same GCSE-focused model, says Jon Hutchinson as he argues we must applaud those few schools being honest about the costs of doing something different
Ofsted crisis: Scrap 1-word judgements, says Wilshaw
‘I’ve changed my mind,’ says former Ofsted chief, who tells Tes he now supports Labour’s proposed ‘report cards’ after reflecting on the death of head Ruth Perry
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