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Jul- 2025 -24 July
NASUWT appoints Matt Wrack as general secretary
NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union has appointed Matt Wrack as its new general secretary following a ballot from its members. Voting in the nationwide postal ballot closed on 23 July 2025, with thousands of teachers casting their votes. Wrack will replace Dr. Patrick Roach CBE in the role. Wayne Broom,…
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24 July
Two out of three unions approve 3.2% school support staff pay rise
A 3.2% consolidated pay increase for local government staff—including school support staff, carers, and council workers—has been formally accepted by Unison and GMB, enabling the raise to proceed under the National Joint Council (NJC) system despite Unite’s continued opposition. The National Employers for Local Government Services, representing local authorities, extended…
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24 July
OfS moves to tighten oversight of subcontracted HE courses
The Office for Students (OfS) has proposed new rules to tighten oversight of subcontracted course delivery in higher education, warning of risks to students and misuse of public funds. The draft requirements would apply to any university or college with 100 or more students enrolled on courses taught by a…
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23 July
NAHT Cymru to consult members after pay rise rejection
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) in Wales is to consult its members on next steps, including possible industrial action, after the Welsh government rejected an independent recommendation for a 4.8% pay rise for leaders and teachers. The cabinet secretary for education, Lynne Neagle, confirmed in a written statement…
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23 July
NEU welcomes ‘bold’ North East child poverty plan
The North East Combined Authority is set to invest £28.6m to tackle child poverty, with the move welcomed by the National Education Union (NEU), which called the plan “bold and pragmatic”. The newly-unveiled action plan will “drive the most comprehensive and coordinated regional intervention of its kind in England”, according…
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22 July
Inquiry launched into white working-class educational outcomes
A new inquiry into the educational outcomes of white working-class pupils has named a high-profile panel of experts from across education policy, politics and school leadership. The Independent Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes will be co-chaired by chief executive of Star Academies Sir Hamid Patel and former education secretary…
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22 July
Scottish gov expands Entrepreneurial Education Fund to £1.2m
The Scottish government has increased funding to help young people to set up their own business by more than a third. The Entrepreneurial Education Fund 2025-26 will now make up to £1.2m available for courses and projects that will encourage more young people, from a wide range of backgrounds, to…
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22 July
One in four NI parents prefer non-integrated schools, survey finds
Almost a quarter of parents in Northern Ireland would prefer their child not to attend an integrated school, according to a survey by the Department of Education. The research found that 24% of parents favoured a non-integrated school, compared with 31.2% who preferred an integrated school and 37.3% who said…
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21 July
Lift Schools sees improved results in early years and key stage 2
Lift Schools is reporting strong outcomes across its primary network, with year 6 pupils achieving notable results in phonics and key stage 2 (KS2) assessments. This year, 79% of year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths – a three percentage point increase on 2024 and…
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21 July
Children to be taught ‘worrying and feeling down’ are not mental health issues
New guidance will reportedly teach children that “worrying and feeling down” are not mental health issues as part of new efforts to tackle a growing employment crisis. According to The Telegraph, new guidance will advise teachers to not encourage pupils to self-diagnose “normal feelings” as problems such as anxiety and…
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