Latest On School Strikes

Strikes have been dominating the news across the UK in recent months. With a combination of Royal Mail and the NHS, many have been impacted. However, the most recent strike news is that schools are now looking to strike. The Ballots There are currently three unions looking for strike action, these include National Education Union […]

Welcome Back After The Festive Break

As schools start back after the festive break, it’s easy to get caught up with what is happening in the here and now. However, now is the perfect time to look ahead to the end of the financial year, the end of the school year and then into the start of the new school year […]

School News In Time For Christmas

As we all wind down for Christmas this weekend, we’ve rounded up a few of the latest news articles that will bring Christmas cheer to many. SEND Success In recent months there has been pressure on the DfE and councils to accommodate the growing need for SEND spaces within schools, or dedicated schools within a […]

SEND Appeals At An All-time High

Unfortunately this year one of the most common trends we have seen within education is that there still needs to be more in place for SEND. Now, SEND tribunal appeals have reached an all-time high with almost 12,000 registered so far this year. Over 3,000 more than last year. SEND Appeals SEND appeals are when […]

The Benefits Of Agency Workers In Schools

In 2022 there is a real concern over the reduced number of Teaching Assistants and other support staff coming through the recruitment process. This can often leave schools short-staffed, leaving other team members struggling. Employing Agency Many schools are reluctant to consider working with agencies to fill their gaps for a number of reasons. Firstly […]

Retaining Quality Classroom Assistants In The Current Economy

With the UK heading into an economic downturn many schools are assessing the ways in which they can save money. Even following the announcement of the Autumn Budget that we discussed last week. However, one of the assets that many schools are scrambling to retain is Classroom Assistants. With many looking to move to schools […]

Introducing SEND Capabilities Into Schools

In recent months many areas in the UK have come under scrutiny for not having enough facilities for SEND within their education system. This has led to an increasing number of schools looking for ways to incorporate SEND into their existing infrastructure. SEND and Mainstream Schools In 2022, there are a limited number of spaces […]

Anxiety Amongst Educators Post Covid

When the pandemic took hold in 2020 the education sector was spun into unprecedented times, along with the rest of the world. Luckily in an era where the technology for distance learning already exists many classes were able to go ahead and children as young as 5 were taking part in virtual classrooms.When schools returned […]

National Career Development Month 2022

Whether you are career driven or looking to improve the skill sets within your team, National Career Development Month celebrates the continuing professional development in any given industry, not just our beloved education sector.National Career Development Month was established to encourage individuals and organisations alike to celebrate career development and to help promote a healthy […]