The DfE announced a 4% pay award on 22 may, but the catch is that schools will have to find 1% of this from their own resources. You can read the statement from the DfE on their website, here. The NGA's response both welcomes the early annoucement and level of award, but criticises the fact … Continue reading Teacher 2025 pay award
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Protecting staff from sexual harassment: the governor’s role
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into force on 26 October 2024, under which employers must take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment against staff. Sexual harassment is defined as 'unwanted conduct of a sexual nature'. This could include verbal or written harassment, as well as physical harassment, such as … Continue reading Protecting staff from sexual harassment: the governor’s role
NGA School and Trust Annual Governance Survey 2024
The NGA has just published its latest (14th) School and Trust Annual Governance Survey. Highlight findings include: Funding Financial sustainability under threat Budget pressures intensify Falling pupil numbers Curriculum breadth at risk SEND funding crisis deepens Pupil, family and community needs SEND support demands surge Attendance is high priority Expanding school services Safeguarding issues growing … Continue reading NGA School and Trust Annual Governance Survey 2024
