Teaching
Discover the latest trends, research, and best practices in teaching and learning. From curriculum updates and innovative classroom strategies to the role of technology in education, we provide actionable insights for teachers and school leaders to enhance student outcomes.
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Apr- 2025 -22 April
NASUWT appoints new national president
Teacher’s Union NASUWT has appointed Middlesbrough College maths teacher Wayne Broom as the new national president. Wayne brings a wealth of life experience and an unwavering commitment to the teaching profession, having journeyed from the depths of South Yorkshire’s coal mines to the top of the teaching union. Raised in…
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16 April
Flintshire Council proposes plans for new Saltney primary school
Flintshire County Council has proposed plans for a new primary school in Saltney as part of its modernisation programme. It comes as the council has been building new schools, remodelling and developing buildings to provide inspiring and modern learning environments for students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community. More than…
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15 April
Local-authority maintained schools outperform academies in teacher retention
Local-authority maintained schools retain teachers better than academies and free schools, new data from a freedom of information (FOI) request revealed. Using data gathered from all schools surveyed in the School Workforce Census for the past 10 years, the National Education Union (NEU) has been able to develop a clear…
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14 April
Two thirds of teachers affected by stress 60% of the time, NEU finds
Almost two thirds of teachers (62%) believe that stress affects them more than 60% of the time, the National Education Union (NEU) revealed. In the latest survey of National Education Union members, conducted ahead of the Annual Conference in Harrogate, over 14,000 teachers in English state schools were surveyed about…
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10 April
Luminate Education Group CEO to step down
Colin Booth, the chief executive of Luminate Education Group, has announced his decision to step down from his role and retire at the end of the year Under Booth’s leadership, Luminate Education Group has grown into one of the largest groups of post-16 providers in the country, transforming lives across…
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10 April
‘Major’ increase in cash-strapped schools axing staff, NFER poll finds
The number of school leaders axing teaching staff, teaching assistants and support staff has risen against last year amid financial constraints, according to a new poll from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) for the Sutton Trust.The survey of 1,208 teachers revealed sharper cuts than 2024, with growing staff…
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8 April
ASCL partners with Schools & Academies Show
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has announced a new partnership with the Schools and Academies Show (SAAS). ASCL will be an official partner at this year’s events at Excel London, on 15 May, and NEC Birmingham, on 19 and 20 November. Organised by GovNet, the shows attract 6,000…
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7 April
NASUWT welcomes pay rise deal for Northern Ireland teachers
NASUWT has welcomed the news that its members in Northern Ireland have voted to accept a 5.5% pay increase, alongside “significant” measures to address workload pressures.The decision follows an intervention from the Minister for Education, Paul Givan, to establish an independent review of teacher workload. Some 66.2% of NASUWT members…
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7 April
Darlington primary school holds ‘inspirational’ careers fair
Corporation Road Primary School in Darlington, which is part of Lingfield Education Trust, has held an “inspirational” careers fair for a wide range of professions, which is now set to become an annual event. The emergency services, armed forces, the law, arts, media, the financial sector, civil service, design, and…
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4 April
TKAT names Russell Hobby CBE as new CEO
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) has announced that Russell Hobby CBE has been appointed as its new CEO with effect from 1 September 2025. He succeeds Dr Karen Roberts, who has been CEO of the trust since September 2013. Hobby is an “experienced leader” in the field of education, having been…
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