Forced academisation meetings Midlands briefings 2015
To reinforce NAHT's forced academies campaign, we are holding briefings for all school leaders across the Midlands. These events are open to members and non-members.
Category: IAPS
98% of schools are getting safeguarding right
In its report on best practice for safeguarding children in schools, Ofsted claims that just two per cent of schools it inspected were considered to have inadequate safeguarding procedures in place.
Mobile ban is short-sighted and may backfire
Commenting on suggestions by Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw that he may recommend banning mobile phones in schools as part of a crackdown on discipline, Russell Hobby, general secretary of the...
Cash for NEETs scheme will not tackle cause
NAHT says Nick Clegg's announcement of a scheme to get teenagers back to work will do little to mitigate widespread joblessness.
Gossip does not prove abuse of inspection
NAHT has welcomed Ofsted's intervention on claims of routine attempts to dupe school inspectors. Russell Hobby, general secretary of the NAHT, said: We agree with Ofsted's position on claims of...
Respect prevents radicalism
The NAHT has welcomed the government's acknowledgement of the good work being done in the nation's schools to protect young people from extremist influences.
Antenatal clinics to help girls stay in education
Guidance issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence around pregnancy and complex social factors, suggests that midwives could enter schools to give pupils antenatal support.