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No pay offer made in ‘disappointing’ talks to avoid teacher strikes, union says

Gillian Keegan met the general secretaries of unions representing teachers and headteachers in a bid to resolve a pay dispute.

The Independent UK

Nottinghamshire grieving parents slam government response after daughter's tragic death

Natasha Abrahart's parents, who live in West Bridgford, said the Government was ‘ducking the issue’ in their response to the campaign

Nottingham Post

Is there a GCSE in pointless research? Give the Department for Education a grade 9

Brief letters: School absence and exam results | Raven reasoning | Standing up for older people | Next-level mansplaining | Death penalty

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Striking teachers to target Rishi Sunak and Gillian Keegan’s political backyards

Union says they want to ‘bring the reality of situation in schools home’ to PM and education secretary

The Independent UK

Natasha Abrahart's parents say universities 'should have legal duty of care' over students

"We owe it to Natasha, and to all the others who have died far too young, to make sure their deaths were not in vain"

Bristol Post

More than 7,000 pupils suspended over racist attacks, including N-word taunts

Department for Education figures show horrifying scale of racist incidents in UK schools, with anti-racism boss warning that schools are 'poorly equipped' to tackle the problem, made worse by Covid

Daily Mirror

Carlton Le Willows Academy faces Termination Warning Notice after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating

'The trust board has confirmed that they will work with the regional team to transfer the Academy to a new trust'

Nottingham Post

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Treasury considering expanding free childcare - report

A move to massively expand free childcare for one and two-year-olds in England is being considered by the Treasury, according to reports.

Evening Standard

Treasury considering huge expansion of free childcare in England

Exclusive: plan for one- and two-year-olds would cost billions and is among options being looked at

The Guardian - UK

Nottinghamshire handed almost £600,000 to boost number of grassroots football pitches after sell off

New funds have been pledged by the Government as part of their levelling up agenda following sale of football pitches across county

Nottingham Post

The government must step up to give early years pupils the best start in life

Letter: If the government does not step up, nursery closures will affect children for decades to come, writes Steve Brine MP

The Guardian - UK

How much do teachers earn? Pay rise accepted by NEU as union votes to end strikes

Strike action this autumn has been cancelled as teachers vote to accept 6.5 percent pay offer

Evening Standard

Learning loss for disadvantaged pupils ‘greater’ than peers, says watchdog

Lost learning, if left unaddressed, may lead to “significant lost earnings” for those affected, the National Audit Office has warned.

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands sign open letter with heartfelt messages of support for striking teachers

Walkouts by teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) in England and Wales will take place on Wednesday

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The Independent UK

We are not respected or valued, says striking teacher

Walkouts by members of the National Education Union in England and Wales will take place on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Judge lambasts education secretary over lack of secure places for children

Top family judge accuses Gillian Keegan of ‘complacency bordering on cynicism’ over severe shortages in England and Wales

Nottingham Post

Parents back 'amazing' teachers as strikes to take place at Nottinghamshire schools

The regional branch of the UK'S biggest education union says virtually all Nottinghamshire schools will be affected by upcoming strikes.

Nottingham Post

Government adviser says 'a lot to do' to fix failing children's services in Nottingham

Ofsted rated Nottingham City Council's children's services as 'inadequate' in 2022

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The Independent UK

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

Pupils in the ‘most effective’ reception classes can expect to earn between £2,000 and £7,500 more on average, a study has suggested.

The Independent UK

One in four university students ‘more likely to drop out’ due to cost pressures

A third of students from working class families say they have skipped meals to save on food costs, survey suggests.

Nottingham Post

Teacher strikes to affect 'virtually every school' in Nottinghamshire, says union

The regional branch of the UK's biggest education union says thousands of its members are set to walk out in Nottinghamshire.

Daily Mirror

Under-fire Nadhim Zahawi racked up £1,000 limousine bill in one day at Cop26 summit

Nadhim Zahawi, who was then education secretary, charged an enormous bill to the taxpayer for chauffeur-driven limos to ferry him around the Cop26 summit in Glasgow

Wales Online

Teacher strikes to go ahead after Westminster crunch talks fail to reach breakthrough

The National Education Union members have voted in favour of industrial action

The Independent UK

Strikes by teachers to go ahead after talks fail to achieve breakthrough

Teaching union leaders spent six hours with officials at the Department for Education but the row remains unresolved.

The Independent UK

Agency staff and volunteers could be used to fill in for teachers on strike days

The Department for Education has urged headteachers to ‘take all reasonable steps to keep the school open for as many pupils as possible’.

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