A system based on teacher assessed grades, rather than external exams, was inevitably going to give rise to speculation about bias and objectivity in teacher assessment and grading decisions. Schools can prepare now for these kinds of challenges by ensuring that they have clear written evidence readily available.
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Our FAQ has been put together to assist you in decision-making on school opening.
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One area addressed by the Timpson review of exclusions published this week was 'managed moves'.
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The Government has announced that the current exemption from the £30,000 minimum salary threshold for Tier 2 (General) sponsored workers in a number of public service professions has been extended.
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The Court of Appeal recently provided authoritative guidance on disciplinary suspensions including on whether the suspension of an employee facing serious allegations, pending an investigation, could amount to a repudiation of their employment contract.
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Is a head teacher obliged to notify her employer of an existing personal, but non sexual, relationship with an individual who had recently been convicted of making indecent images of children?
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Government data reveals that initial teacher training places in England for Religious Education are below target.
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A teacher was found guilty of all charges including dishonesty before a professional discipline tribunal in a decision handed down on 8 November 2017. The Panel were satisfied that the new test of dishonesty as provided for by the Supreme Court in Ivey v Genting Casinos [2017] UKSC 67 should be applied.
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Today, the Department for Education has issued this year's School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, what does it mean?
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If trends in recruitment and retention continue, the pay framework for school teachers may need to be increased beyond the 1% cap.
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