Getting to grips with new pay policies

Governing bodies are being asked to draw up pay policies that make increases in teachers’ pay dependent on their performance for the first time. David Gordon looks at some of the advice and guidance on offer to help them do this

21 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Spending Review should leave pupil premium as is, says Gove

The education secretary believes that the pupil premium grant shouldn’t be cut in the next Spending Review, scheduled for the end of June.

13 May 2013

School Business Management Hub

Row over ratios intensifies

The deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, has spoken out against Elizabeth Truss’ proposals to change childcare ratios, intensifying the debate that’s bringing early years to the forefront of politics

13 May 2013

Early Years Hub

Energy efficiency and carbon reduction technologies

What does the latest renewable energy legislation require? Sally McFadden looks at the various schemes on offer and the most economical way to comply

10 May 2013

School Business Management Hub

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Changes to schools’ careers guidance duties

The school’s duty to provide careers guidance will be extended from September. Laura Richards, an education solicitor at Browne Jacobson LLP, explains the legal duty and the changes coming into force

10 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

New curriculum, PRP and exam changes mentioned in Queen’s Speech

In her speech marking the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 8 May, the Queen referred to plans to introduce a new National Curriuclum, restructure the way in which teachers are given pay rises, and reform exams.

9 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Leadership & Governance Hub

Keeping headteachers, the entire senior leadership team and governors up-to-date with the latest news, reports, articles and guidance, the Leadership & Governance Hub brings together extensive materials on education law, leadership issues and school governance.

9 May 2013

School Business Management Hub

Essential for all school business managers, bursars and administrators, the School Business Management Hub provides reports on the latest news and policies, guidance on ensuring your school is more cost effective and advice on budget planning. You can also find guidance on legal issues.

9 May 2013

Health and safety risk assessment law and implications for schools

What does the latest caselaw say? Kris Lines suggests the approach courts will expect from schools

9 May 2013

Queen’s Speech highlights plans from Children and Families Bill

Today the government announced its legislative programme for the next parliamentary year in the Queen’s speech. The speech emphasised that one of the government’s key priorities is to reward ‘hard-working families’.

8 May 2013

Early Years Hub

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Getting to grips with new pay policies

Spending Review should leave pupil premium as is, says Gove

Row over ratios intensifies

Energy efficiency and carbon reduction technologies

Changes to schools’ careers guidance duties

New curriculum, PRP and exam changes mentioned in Queen’s Speech

Leadership & Governance Hub

School Business Management Hub

Health and safety risk assessment law and implications for schools

Queen’s Speech highlights plans from Children and Families Bill

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