Politics

What will schools policy look like under a Labour government?

Opposition takes soundings from unexpected partners as it prepares for next year's anticipated election

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Williamson lockdown texts reveal ‘secret contempt’ for teachers

Leaked messages suggest former education secretary claimed school staff looked for an 'excuse to avoid having to teach'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Schools could face £39m shortfall over London free school meals plan

Rollout of free meals to all primary pupils in the capital will 'harm schools' unless more funding is provided,...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

What Labour can learn from visiting trusts like ours

Guy Shears reflects on the shadow education minister’s visit to one of his schools and what he hopes it...

JL Dutaut
Guy Shears
Politics

Progress on white paper ‘parent pledge’ goes backwards

Schools are now less ready to meet the 'vague' expectations than they were last year, data suggests

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Labour pledges end to ‘needless micro-management of schools’

Shadow education secretary says she'll 'trust' leaders to know when their schools need help

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

‘Don’t pressure staff to cross picket lines’, unions tell members

Two unions issue joint statement to avoid tensions between members over impending walkouts

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Teacher strikes: NAHT will re-ballot members, Whiteman pledges

Leader says union will 'test members' views again when talks conclude or break down'

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

Keegan challenges NEU over legality of strike vote announcement

Union leaders say they are 'confident' all employers were informed at around the same time as members

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker