Heads threaten strike action over academy plans
Head teachers at the NAHT conference have voted against government plans to force schools to become academies.
Some 95 per cent of delegates passed a motion that "no schools should be forced to become an academy" at the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) conference in Birmingham.
They voted to consider strike action as a “last resort”, after making a last-minute amendment to the motion.
The National Union of Teachers and Association of Teachers and Lecturers have also voted to put it on the table.
The union will also call for a public inquiry into the effect full academisation will have on England’s school system.
Read moreLatest News
31/03/2026 - 10:07
A number of English local authorities have been awarded £155,000 each to improve food pro
30/03/2026 - 10:38
The government has confirmed £108 million of funding to deliver hands-on training, commun
27/03/2026 - 11:59
The government has published its first official guidance on screen use for children under five, aiming to help parents manage the growing influence of digital devices in early childhood.
26/03/2026 - 17:00
The winners of the 2026 Education Business Awards have been unveiled, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements and dedication of schools and academies across the UK.
26/03/2026 - 08:17
New research commissioned for the DfE's Teaching Vacancies service shows schools are increasingly adopting fair, transparent and inclusive practices.
