School leaders welcome solar panels for schools Commenting as the government announces solar panels to cut energy bills for hospitals and schools, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: 21 March 2025
School leaders welcome investment into digital revolution for schools Commenting as the government announces plans and funding to narrow the digital divide in education, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: 21 March 2025
NAHT comments on increased school absence figures Commenting as new figures show an increase in 'severe' pupil absence from school, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: 20 March 2025
NAHT comments on funding announced to help schools with increased national insurance contributions Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “With schools continuing to face severe and unrelenting financial pressures, today’s announcement of additional support to offset increased national insurance costs (NICs) is welcome. The rates also take account of the disproportionate cost impacts of NICs increases in primary schools, which have a higher proportion of lower paid staff. 18 March 2025
NAHT comments on Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “School leaders will welcome the recognition in the interim report that the current curriculum and qualifications are overcrowded with content. They will support the commitment to review specific subjects, make improvements and ensure all pupils are represented in the curriculum. 18 March 2025
