Hundreds of schools unite to break world record for largest ever assembly in support of Ukraine The school leaders’ union, the NAHT is supporting an education charity for Ukranian children, the Svitlo School, who are today aiming to break the record for the largest-ever online school assembly from 9.15am to 9.30am (UK time) on Friday 1 March 2024. 01 March 2024
School leaders comment on increased fines as part of government attendance drive Commenting as the government announce new regulations for schools and increased fines for parents as part of their renewed attendance drive, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: 29 February 2024
NAHT comments on BESA report into condition of school buildings Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: 29 February 2024
70% of schools in England have faced real-terms cuts since 2010 New data released today (Saturday) on the updated School Cuts website shows that government funding decisions have resulted in 70% of maintained schools in England facing real-terms cuts since 2010/11. 24 February 2024
Urgent action needed to tackle long hours and crushing workload among school staff says NAHT Responding to new research by the TUC to mark Work Your Proper Hours Day, which found that UK employees worked £26bn worth of unpaid overtime in the last year - with teachers top of the list, Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: 23 February 2024