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Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues

Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader

The Guardian - UK

Government set to introduce compulsory reading test at 13

Secondary school pupils would take the test at the end of Year 8, according to measures in the Government’s Schools White Paper.

The Independent UK

Year 8 state school pupils in England could face mandatory reading tests

Proposal aims to tackle under-achievement by white working-class children and improve schools’ focus on reading

The Guardian - UK

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Compulsory reading test to be introduced for 13-year-olds

One union leader is unhappy with the plans

The Independent UK

Children being robbed of wellbeing by social media, campaign warns

The National Education Union and supporting organisations have launched Robbed: Big Tech’s Little Victims.

Evening Standard

Union chief calls for teachers to work one day a week from home

He also called for staggered start and finish times

The Independent UK

‘Grit’ no substitute for better mental health funding for pupils in England, say experts

As education secretary unveils £49m for school-based support and calls for ‘grit’, charity says many children have significant treatment needs

The Guardian - UK

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Trade unionists back bin strike and warn of a ‘race to the bottom’ on wages

A ‘megapicket’ was held outside a household recycling centre in Birmingham, as the city’s all-out bin strike continues.

Evening Standard

Matt Wrack plans to stay in post as teaching union’s general secretary

Wrack, whose appointment as NASUWT chief faced legal challenge, condemns ‘ludicrous’ efforts to undermine him

The Guardian - UK

Teachers’ union will campaign against Labour MPs if pay offer in England is not improved

NEU leader tells conference delegates to prepare for industrial action if pay and funding are not satisfactory

The Guardian - UK

Teaching union will make Labour pay ‘high political price’ without improved pay

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, warned that members ‘stand ready’ to take strike action.

Evening Standard

A third of school staff in England report ‘physical underdevelopment’ in poor students

A survey of more than 14,000 staff also found schools having to step in to provide basic household items

The Guardian - UK

Reform UK a ‘far-right and racist party’, says largest teaching union

Leader of National Education Union brands Nigel Farage ‘a poundshop Donald Trump’ after he said he wished to ‘declare war’ on the organisation

The Guardian - UK

Schools could face strikes as early as autumn if pay remains ‘unacceptable’

The National Education Union leader has called on the Government to take the ‘necessary steps to avoid a confrontation’ with the teaching profession.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Teaching union accuses Reform UK of being ‘racist and far-right’

Nigel Farage has said he will ‘go to war’ with the National Education Union if his party wins the next General Election.

Evening Standard

Teaching union votes to launch strike ballot if pay offer remains ‘unacceptable’

It comes after National Education Union teacher members in England suggested they would be willing to take action over pay.

Evening Standard

Union to debate launching formal ballot for strike action over teachers’ pay

The majority of National Education Union (NEU) teacher members have said they would be willing to strike over the Government’s proposed 2.8% pay rise.

The Guardian - UK

Stress taking ‘immense toll’ on teachers in England as union debates industrial action

Research from the NEU suggests only 1.5% of school staff unaffected by stress at work

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Evening Standard

Teachers in England vote to reject Government offer of 2.8% pay rise

Overall, 93.7% of NEU members who responded to the preliminary ballot voted to reject the Government’s recommendation of a 2.8% pay rise.

The Guardian - UK

More than 90% of schools in England ban mobile phone use, survey shows

Head of National Education Union calls for statutory ban on phones in schools and social media ban for under-16s

The Independent UK

Children have access to porn in the classroom, education union head says in call for phone ban

The National Education Union warns that children currently have access to ‘hardcore pornography’ in the classroom

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted ex-chief says schools bill ‘very likely’ to make education in England worse

Amanda Spielman says outlined changes ‘put unions and union members ahead of children’

The Guardian - UK

English academy chain to improve conditions for Jamaican teachers after strike threat

Union leader describes chain’s record on overseas-trained teachers as ‘Harris Federation’s Windrush’

The Independent UK

Teachers consulted on 2.8% pay rise and potential strike action

Around 284,000 members of the National Education Union working in maintained schools in England will be asked to vote.

Evening Standard

Ofsted’s inspection proposals ‘worse than system currently in place’ – Unions

The reforms come after criticism of the inspection system following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

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