NEWS

NAHT School Business Leaders Survey suggests pay levels still not fair

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) lastest pay and responsibilities survey suggests that school business leaders' pay has increased by 9 per cent since 2016, but still falls behind the rest of the leadership team.....read more

Public Accounts Committee slams PFI 'waste of taxpayer funds'

A report from the Public Accounts Committee on Private Finance Initiative deals has blasted the Treasury, saying there are "no plans to assess the value for money of PFI".....read more

MP group urges DfE to look at pupils mobile phone use

Along with a group of seven Tory MPs, Culture Secretary Matt Hancock has called for pupils to be banned from using their mobile phones at school.....read more

EPI report recommends local authority takeover of underperforming academy chains

A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) recommends that the Government should allow high performing local authorities to take over schools from underperforming academy chains.....read more

Hygiene poverty affecting primary school children, says charity

According to a survey by Charity In Kind Direct, primary school children are arriving for their lessons unwashed and in dirty clothes because their parents cannot afford to buy washing powder, soap or shampoo.....read more

FEATURES

Exercising due diligence in school travel

All School Travel Forum members are now required to be ABTA-assured, giving further peace‑of‑mind to teachers that they are booking their trip with a reputable travel company.....read more

The support from assistive technology

Students learning with a disability often require adaptive or assistive technology to support their education. Charity Royal Blind investigates what technologies are available.....read more

EVENTS

EduTech Show 2018

12 October, Olympia, London
Edutech Show is designed for UK educational professionals and practitioners and aims to bridge the gap between technology and the curriculum by demonstrating how technology can drive engagement in the classroom. EduTech Show is free-to-attend event, and will showcase the latest products and services whilst delivering over 30 insightful seminars, master classes and Keynote sessions.....read more

SPONSORS

Biostore

BioStore is the UK’s leading provider of Identity Management Systems to the education sector. With more than 3,000 schools using its Identity Management services, BioStore delivers cost-effective and time saving solutions, including its FasTrak Cashless Catering & Attendance system, using a combination of biometric fingerprint technology and card-based authentication.....read more

Voice

It’s our mission to support, protect and listen to members. As an independent, non-strike union, we represent those working in education, early years and childcare to ensure members have the support and guidance they require. Don’t go it alone, join Voice online or call 01332 372 337.

Schools Broadband

Free Ultrafast broadband for one year, worth over £4K. Schools Broadband is one of the first ISPs in the country to offer BT’s new ultrafast G.fast broadband service to schools. Providing up to 330Mbps download and 50Mbps upload (4x faster than FTTC) they are recruiting schools to join their BETA Test Community. For more information contact us on 01133 222 333 or by email.

Language Magnet

Language Magnet empowers primary school teachers to independently deliver high-quality MFL, providing a complete programme, outstanding resources and personalized, live video coaching. Designed for non-specialists, the Language Magnet approach to teaching MFL in KS2 is transforming language learning, engaging and inspiring both pupils and teachers alike, and suits any budget.....read more

JJ Food Service

JJ Food Service is an Award-winning independent foodservice wholesaler delivering a range of food, drink, packaging and cleaning products from 11 branches across the UK to more than 60,000 customers. JJ holds a position on the NHS framework agreement as a trusted multi-temperature supplier. Contact: Richard Bradshaw, Business Development Manager, 07931 176987…..read more

Venesta

We know education. Our design team has gone to town to create washrooms that challenge and delight young minds. Available in 36 vibrant colours to spark a child’s imagination, our cubicles are also available with optional shaped and low height doors for adult supervision and a wide choice of excellent designs that are surprisingly affordable.....read more

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