Academy orders issued to schools in Hallam Diocese ‘unlawfully’, say education unions Unions representing staff in schools across the Catholic Diocese of Hallam have written to the Secretary of State for Education to begin legal action over letters they received informing them that they would be forced to join Multi-Academy Trusts. 08 February 2022
NAHT Comments on Safer Internet Day 2022 Commenting on Safer Internet Day (Tues 8 Feb), Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “The internet is a powerful tool for connecting to each other and for learning and, given the impact of the pandemic, we are very grateful to have it. 08 February 2022
NAHT comments on publication of advance information for exams Commenting as awarding organisations today publish advance information for exams this summer, Sarah Hannafin, senior policy advisor for school leaders' union NAHT, said: 07 February 2022
NAHT Cymru urges Welsh Education Minister to reconsider removal of the Small and Rural Schools Fund (SRS) in Wales School leaders’ union, NAHT Cymru have urged the Welsh Government to reconsider the removal of grant funding for small and rural schools in Wales. 04 February 2022
Schools staff witness increase in pupil anxiety, low self-esteem and depression The vast majority of staff working in UK schools (95%) have witnessed increased levels of pupil anxiety since the start of the school year, according to a new poll of education professionals released today by children’s mental health charity Place2Be and school leaders’ union NAHT, ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week 2022. 04 February 2022
