Workforce
The latest news and analysis on the school workforce in the UK and at international schools, including teacher recruitment, retention and shortage subjects
Yesterday
28th May 2024
Show how music is ‘adequately funded’, Walker asks DfE
Department for Education also criticised by music specialists for ‘misleading statements’ to MPs, in a letter seen by Tes
Dismay as DfE confirms no teacher pay decision before election
Union and academy trust leaders warn situation means schools can’t plan their budgets for September
Tuesday
21st May 2024
Music hubs: experts sound warning over cut in numbers
MPs have questioned sector experts and schools minister Damian Hinds about the government’s music hubs programme. Here are six things we learned
Ballot opens over education cuts in Scotland’s largest council
Industrial action is on the cards in Glasgow – which could entail strikes – if plans to cut 450 teaching posts over three years are not reversed
Teachers are not pupils: making the case for flexible working
The chief people officer at Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust explains why embracing flexible working for staff means being confident in selling the benefits to parents
Friday
17th May 2024
Schools focusing on ‘short-term crisis management’ training
Ofsted review also finds less than half of teachers and leaders are happy with their development training
MPs: DfE should ensure support staff pay rises are funded
A Commons Education Select Committee report into teacher shortages also calls on government to monitor the amount of flexible working schools offer