Workforce
Covering the challenges and opportunities facing education professionals, this section explores teacher recruitment, retention, workload management, and wellbeing strategies. From professional development opportunities to tackling burnout, we provide insights to support a sustainable teaching workforce.
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Aug- 2025 -22 August
Julian Appleyard to no longer take up David Ross CEO role
David Ross Education Trust has revealed that Julian Appleyard will no longer take up the role as its chief executive as planned from January 2026, following a change in personal circumstances. The trust confirmed the development as it announced interim leadership arrangements, which will remain in place until a permanent…
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19 August
Sandwell Council expands apprenticeship scheme
Sandwell Council has launched a new apprenticeship drive after being named one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the UK for 2025. The council is one of only four local authorities nationally to feature in the Department for Education (DfE) and RateMyApprenticeship list, which ranks organisations based on their…
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12 August
40,000 to be trained at new construction skills colleges by 2029
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that more than 40,000 people are to be trained in high-demand construction trades at a network of new Technical Excellence Colleges across England. In its announcement, the government revealed that these 10 specialist colleges – one in each region – will deliver skills…
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Jul- 2025 -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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21 July
University of Surrey halts outsourcing plans amid union pressure
The University of Surrey has dropped plans to outsource all new professional services roles following pressure from campus unions. The University and College Union (UCU), alongside Unite and Unison, welcomed the decision, which came after a formal trade dispute and a petition signed by more than 1,000 people. University management…
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17 July
David Ross Education Trust appoints new chief executive
The board of trustees at the David Ross Education Trust has appointed Julian Appleyard as chief executive. He will take up the post in 2026. Appleyard is currently chief executive of Pontefract Academies Trust, a nine-school cross-phase trust in West Yorkshire. Since joining in 2018, he has led significant improvements…
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14 July
Staff at Warrington and Vale Royal College back strike in pay dispute
Some 94% of staff at Warrington and Vale Royal College have voted in favour of strike action in a University and College Union (UCU) ballot with a turnout of 75%. The vote reflects frustration over a pay freeze in place since 1 August 2024. The college is the only one…
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14 July
Government appoints youth panel on education and jobs access
The government has formed a panel of young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training to advise ministers on improving support for others in the same position. The Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel, comprising 17 members aged 18 to 24, will meet regularly to discuss barriers to…
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9 July
PAC warns of unclear delivery plan for teacher pledge
A government pledge to recruit 6,500 additional teachers “lacks clarity on delivery, measurement or impact”, a parliamentary report has warned. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the Department for Education (DfE) has “no coherent plan” or evidence-based approach to addressing teacher shortages, particularly in disadvantaged areas. Its report follows over…
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7 July
UWS staff begin strike ballot over job cuts
Staff at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) will begin voting on potential industrial action in response to job cuts and senior management’s refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) are being asked whether they support strike action and action short…
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