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.
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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.
Compensation culture 'harming education'
News Article 10 February 2005
Children are missing out on school trips because teachers are becoming more fearful of being sued over accidents, says a committee of MPs.
Teachers warn of end to school trips
Press Review 1 November 2004
Education union the NASUWT says teachers should stop supervising school trips to avoid the danger of being sued if anything goes wrong.
Inspection burdens 'stifling schools'
News Article 14 October 2004
Ministers have been warned that attempts to hold schools to account for their performance are leading to excessive red tape and stifling creativity.
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Labour set for fight over school plans
Press Review 1 July 2004
New general secretary of the National Union of Teachers Steve Sinnott is set for a clash with ministers over plans to expand the number of city academies.
NUT elects moderate as general secretary
Press Review 30 June 2004
Steve Sincott, a political moderate, has been elected to succeed Doug McAvoy as general secretary of the National Union of Teachers.
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Union urges better legal protection for teachers
News Article 16 April 2004
Teachers wrongly accused of assaulting pupils should be given better protection, a Northern Ireland union has argued.
