Don’t use ‘tougher diagnosis’ as excuse to cut SEN support, warns NAHT
The NAHT has welcomed government proposals to link together all agencies of child support – education, health and care – to make it easier for parents to access targeted help for their child…
Unions respond to Clegg’s speech on Pupil Premium
Following Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg’s speech at an event entitled ‘Delivering Education’s Progressive Promise: Using the Pupil Premium to Change Lives’ Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, said: “NAHT has…
Queen’s Speech: NAHT comments on SEN Implications
In her speech at the state opening of parliament, the Queen outlined plans for a shake-up of support for children with special educational needs. Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head…
Banning mobile phones could backfire on teachers – NAHT
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has urged schools to think twice before issuing a potentially impractical and counter-productive ban on mobile phones. Commenting on suggestions by Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw…
End to ‘no-notice’ inspections – Hints Gove
Education secretary Michael Gove has strongly hinted that highly-unpopular no-notice Ofsted inspections may not continue, as a result of the current consultation on the regime. In a speech to the NAHT conference in Harrogate, Mr…
Ofqual’s new regulatory powers come into effect
Ofqual’s new powers, including the power to fine exam boards, come into effect today (Friday, May 4). The announcement comes after a detailed consultation by Ofqual as a result of the Education Act…
Inspectors to be Inspected – NAHT Launches Independent Audit of Ofsted
More than 2,000 school leaders have condemned proposed changes to the inspection regime for working against standards and driving talented teachers out of the profession. At its annual conference in Harrogate today, the…
Great teachers: attracting, training and retaining – The Key Points
Here are the main conclusions and recommendations made in the Education Select Committee report titled ‘Great teachers: attracting, training and retaining the best‘ (dated 1st May 2012): The impact and definition of the…
Teachers forced to quit after headteacher “bullied” them
A Queen’s Park headteacher – who saw 11 staff leave within three months of joining a school – bullied teachers and caused them to become ill, according to an independent investigator. More on…
How to achieve ‘Outstanding’ stress levels – Ten Tips for School Leaders
Our esteemed leader from OFSTED hit the headlines last week when he dismissed the stress of 2012 as being ‘inadequate’ when compared to the standards of stress he endured back in the 70s…