Ofsted, we need to talk
Michael Farrelly, senior leader in a Special primary school, explains how Ofsted is a driving factor in the teaching recruitment crisis.
Michael Farrelly, senior leader in a Special primary school, explains how Ofsted is a driving factor in the teaching recruitment crisis.
Education journalist Warwick Mansell explores Ofsted’s deliberate avoidance of investigating school staff concerns.
An NEU member describes the impact Ofsted’s framework has on subject leaders working in primary schools.
NEU Leadership member John Connolly explains why the system of school inspection must change urgently to work to support schools.
It is welcome that the Education Minister has taken this step to try and help ensure school uniforms are not a barrier to children attending school.
It is with a great sense of regret that the NEU has given the Secretary of State for Education notice of the fact the NEU will be re balloting members for further strike action.
The NEU condemns the ongoing conflict and supports calls issued by the UN Secretary General for the violence to cease.
Pupils experiencing poverty face barriers to getting the education they deserve.
Following the Minister’s revised offer for teachers in Wales, NEU Cymru are consulting their teacher members, to see whether they accept or reject the offer, via an electronic ballot.
The Government and the education trade unions, Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Head Teachers, NASUWT and National Education Union, have agreed to move into a period of intensive talks.
Ofsted should pause all its inspections and reflect upon the unmanageable and counter-productive stress they cause for school leaders.