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Will schools close as temperatures hit 38C in the June heatwave?

Teachers and unions say schools can become unbearably hot for students and staff

The Independent UK

Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row

Despite Labour’s promises to increase recruitment, school census shows a fall of nearly 2,000 teachers since last year

The Guardian - UK

‘Standing up for our children’: parents divided over London teachers’ strikes

Waltham Forest in the east of the capital has seen a wave of industrial action in schools, with more to come

The Guardian - UK

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Labour is letting down Britain’s children, says National Education Union leader

Daniel Kebede tells his members that detail in new policies ‘just does not deliver’ and schools are ‘running on empty’

The Guardian - UK

Most teachers feel class sizes hinder ability to support Send pupils – survey

The National Education Union said its findings show mainstream schools are not resourced or staffed to cope with current levels of need.

Evening Standard

Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds

National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’

The Guardian - UK

Majority of young people worry AI will be used to make inappropriate images of them

Three in five young people worried about inappropriate use of AI

The Independent UK

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Labour opens door to Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The consultation will see ministers visit Australia, where a ban came into force in December

The Independent UK

College Professor Reveals He Has A Secret Rule He Had All Semester, Students Freak Out

It started as a habit he never thought twice about, leaving his phone face down on his desk during lectures. Weeks later, a student learned that small detail had quietly cost him more than 20 points in a class he now risks failing. As graduation, finances, and future plans hang…

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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

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

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The Independent UK

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

He also called for staggered start and finish times

The Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

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.

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