Government to launch programme to prevent “holiday hunger”

A new programme of research and pilots to look at ways to tackle “holiday hunger” for pupils from disadvantaged families is set to be launched.

Schools need to do more to teach dangers of sharing sexual content online

A new report by think tank Demos suggests that schools need to be doing more to teach children about how dangerous sharing sexual content online can be,

 Healthy eating campaign for Scottish primary pupils relaunches

Sports stars have helped relaunch the Scottish Government’s Eat Better Feel Better campaign – telling primary school children about their favourite snacks and the benefits of healthy eating.

Welsh review group calls for views on teacher pay

A group reviewing teachers’ pay and conditions in Wales is calling for the public’s views as the Welsh Government prepares to put in a place a new Wales-specific system from September 2019.

Schools invited to take part in Pupil Online Safety Survey

Schools are invited to participate in LGfL DigiSafe and the NSPCC’s Pupil Online Safety Survey.

£700,000 fund to improve language skills in Wales

A new campaign encouraging parents, carers and guardians to take time to talk, listen and play to help their child’s language development and communication skills has been launched by the Welsh Government.

Plans to raise education standards in areas most in need

Education secretary Damian Hinds has announced a package of measures designed to raise education standard by supporting underperforming schools and offering more opportunities for young people.

Teaching unions call for review of teachers and school leaders’ pay

Teacher unions representing the majority of education staff in England and Wales have submitted a joint statement calling for a significant pay increase for teachers and school leaders.

The NAO report reveals that while efforts to boost STEM uptake has yielded some positive results, there remains a need for departments to have a co-ordinated plan of action

Carillion liquidation will “put a strain on schools”

Facilities management firm Carillion is set to go into liquidation, leaving a potential strain on schools which it provides services for.

Increase in teachers needing handouts to cover bills

Teachers are increasingly applying for grants in order to cover transport costs and utility bills.

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Advisory Board meet

The inaugural meeting of the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Advisory Board (TRRB) has been held in order to consider issues of teacher recruitment and retention.

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