Heads attack plans for longer hours
Press Review 2 May 2006
At the National Association of Headteachers annual conference yesterday, general secretary Mick Brookes attacked government plans for "extended schools" which provide extra services outside of normal hours.
Unions offer mixed views on school reforms
Press Review 10 April 2006
As conference season for the teaching unions gets underway, the FT reports on mixed views towards the government's school reform plans.
Chris Keates - NASUWT
Stakeholder Interview 10 April 2006
Chris Keates, general secretary of the NASUWT, talks to ePolitix.com ahead of the union's annual conference.
NUT to ballot teachers over strike action
Press Review 14 November 2005
The National Union of Teachers is considering strike action over pay cuts being imposed as part of the government's "modernising" agenda.
Teachers want to discipline disruptive pupils
Press Review 19 September 2005
The National Union of Teachers is calling for new laws which set out teachers' right to discipline pupils and set them homework.
Unions angered by school closure move
Press Review 7 September 2005
Ruth Kelly's plans to close failing schools yesterday prompted an angry response form teaching unions.
Teaching deal takes effect
News Article 31 August 2005
Unions have delivered a mixed reaction to the launch of new school rules giving teachers more preparation and assessment time.
Union issues schools warning
Press Review 29 July 2005
The Professional Association of Teachers has warned that parents could abuse their influence in education to turn schools into expensive creches to look after their children.
Teaching union backs 11-plus
Press Review 28 July 2005
A teachers' union wants the comprehensive school system to be scrapped and replaced with academic selection for all pupils from the age of 11.
Class sizes 'may hit 60'
Press Review 27 July 2005
School class sizes could rise to 60 under government measures coming into force in September.
ATL wins TUC Press & PR Award for "Get the sack" campaign
Stakeholder Press Release 30 June 2005
Tories take tough line on teacher assaults
News Article 31 March 2005
The Tories have promised to give teachers the same protection from assault as police officers.
Heads threatened over workforce agreement
Press Review 30 March 2005
Headteachers have been warned that they could face dismissal or legal action if they refuse to allow staff time off during school hours for marking homework and preparing lessons.
Kelly warns heads on reform plans
News Article 23 March 2005
Ruth Kelly has told headteachers they must accept government policies aimed at freeing up teaching time.
Kelly looks to boost school trips
News Article 15 February 2005
Ruth Kelly said she wants to increase the "quality and quantity" of school trips to make them an essential part of every child's education.
