This feed creates front page latest headlines box http://www.naht.org.uk/topics.rss This will take palce between May 2012 and September 2013. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/survey-of-the-condition-of-school-buildings-in-england/ 29702 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120516000000 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:40:04 GMT 20120516124004 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:24:24 GMT 201205161422424 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Photos IAPS Bursar/SBM Equality Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Premises The NAHT stresses that performance-related progression should be seen as a way of raising the status of teachers and boosting teaching standards, rather than providing a blunt instrument to punish and penalise staff who choose to work with more challenging pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/naht-calls-for-more-performance-related-progression-within-a-supportive-culture-for-profession/ 29699 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120516000000 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:07 GMT 20120516114307 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:59:01 GMT 2012051611115901 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions Pay and Performance Pay Performance Management The NAHT has responded to the call for evidence relating to market facing local pay, performance and pay progression and reforms to pay and conditions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/naht-evidence-to-school-teachers-review-body-april-2012/ 29696 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120516000000 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:24:13 GMT 20120516112413 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:58:01 GMT 2012051611115801 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Responses Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions Pay and Performance Pay Performance Management The NAHT has published some advice designed to dispel some of the myths that have arisen over the year, which is available to download here. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/sm11-managing-difficult-meetings-and-responding-to-myths/ 29685 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120515000000 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:15:26 GMT 20120515161526 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:03:27 GMT 2012051612120327 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Staff management NAHT has warned the government not to use 'toughening up' the diagnosis of special education needs as a means of withdrawing funds from schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/dont-use-tougher-diagnosis-as-excuse-to-cut-send-support/ 29683 Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120515000000 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:56:54 GMT 20120515145654 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:15:54 GMT 201205151531554 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Parents and Pupils Pupils SEND The government needs to be frank that the pupil premium is not extra funding - it merely substitutes for cuts elsewhere. It is a redistribution of funds within the system not additional funding. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/nick-cleggs-speech-on-pupil-premium/ 29658 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120514000000 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:02:41 GMT 20120514110241 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:31:33 GMT 2012051411113133 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Funding Susan Young gives us a ten minute guide to the key points of the Public Accounts Committee report. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/guide-to-public-accounts-committee-report/ 29649 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:55:11 GMT 20120514105511 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:49:42 GMT 20120511094942 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:55:11 GMT 2012051410105511 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability 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 NAHT, said teachers needed to think very carefully about the implications of adopting such a policy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/ban-on-mobile-phones-is-short-sighted-and-could-backfire/ 29642 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120510000000 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:16:00 GMT 20120510151600 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:21:41 GMT 201205101642141 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Child Protection Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), said: We welcome giving parents a sense of control and choice over what can often be a bewildering and bureaucratic system, but institutions need enough security to plan and invest in the specialist equipment and skills needed to support children with SEN. So, absolutely yes to parental choice leading to long-term commitments, but no to rapid or frequent changes of provider. We are also happy to see the removal of red tap http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/sen-d-proposals-in-the-queens-speech/ 29636 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120510000000 Thu, 10 May 2012 13:10:49 GMT 20120510131049 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:04:31 GMT 201205101530431 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Top Story England Governance Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), said: We welcome the strengthening of the Children's Commissioner's role. We hope this commitment is backed by the necessary funding the post requires and look forward to establishing a closer working relationship between school leaders across the whole of the UK and the Commissioner's office. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/strengthening-role-of-childrens-commissioner/ 29634 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120510000000 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:09:26 GMT 20120510120926 Thu, 10 May 2012 12:39:37 GMT 2012051012123937 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Top Story England Governance NAHT Cymru used the union's UK conference in Harrogate to restate its opposition to the current banding system for secondary schools. School leaders in Wales believe that publishing a single grade to indicate the performance of a school is unhelpful both in terms of resource allocation and in terms of informing parents and other stakeholders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/secondary-banding-in-wales/ 29611 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120508000000 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:36:32 GMT 20120508103632 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:07:00 GMT 201205081640700 Site Administrator Government Policy AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Secondary Top Story England Top Story Wales Annual Conference 2012 The funding problems of secondary schools were highlighted to NAHT members by head teacher Tony Withell. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/secondary-funding/ 29602 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:06:06 GMT 20120508160606 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:55:05 GMT 20120506185505 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:06:02 GMT 201205081640602 Site Administrator Funding AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Top Story England Funding Annual Conference 2012 The issue of leaderless schools was debated by conference. Members voted that the NAHT should promote a policy of having a substantive head in each school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/substantive-head/ 29600 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:59 GMT 20120516142659 Sun, 06 May 2012 18:12:58 GMT 20120506181258 Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:52 GMT 201205161422652 Site Administrator School Management AGM News Hot Topic 1 Annual Conference 2012 Concerns about headteacher recruitment, pay and conditions and workload were expressed in a series of motions passed during the final morning of Conference. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/concerns-over-pay/ 29598 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:01:29 GMT 20120508160129 Sun, 06 May 2012 17:00:36 GMT 20120506170036 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:01:25 GMT 201205081640125 Site Administrator Workload AGM News Hot Topic 1 Top Story England Annual Conference 2012 Conference have agreed a motion expressing that they are angered and saddened by the approach taken by Sir Michael Wilshaw http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/michael-wilshaw-motion/ 29594 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:19:04 GMT 20120515101904 Sun, 06 May 2012 12:02:09 GMT 20120506120209 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:19:00 GMT 2012051510101900 Site Administrator Performance Inspections AGM Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Annual Conference 2012 Members of NAHT are seeking a review of the role of chair of governor following their motion at Annual Conference 2012 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/governance/role-of-governor/ 29592 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:43 GMT 20120508155143 Sun, 06 May 2012 10:15:41 GMT 20120506101541 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:39 GMT 201205081535139 Site Administrator Legal AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Governing Bodies Governance Annual Conference 2012 The practice of forcing schools into academy status against the wishes of parents, pupils, schools and the larger community was strongly condemned by voters at NAHT Annual Conference 2012 in a number of motions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/organisational-structures/forced-academy-motions/ 29590 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:40 GMT 20120508155140 Sun, 06 May 2012 08:35:21 GMT 20120506083521 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:27 GMT 201205081535127 Site Administrator AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Academies Free Schools Organisational Structures Academies Federations Free Schools Annual Conference 2012 Five motions all criticising the current operation of Ofsted and its inspections were all passed with overwhelming levels of support at Conference on Saturday afternoon. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/ofsted-motions/ 29587 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:44:56 GMT 20120508154456 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:11:04 GMT 20120505191104 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:44:56 GMT 201205081534456 Site Administrator Performance Inspections AGM Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Annual Conference 2012 Phonics, Ofsted, accountability and primary school places: the shadow education secretary's speech to Conference http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/stephen-twigg/ 29585 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:44:09 GMT 20120508154409 Sat, 05 May 2012 18:48:14 GMT 20120505184814 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:44:09 GMT 201205081534409 Site Administrator Performance Inspections AGM Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Annual Conference 2012 Members of NAHT are concerned about the exposure of pupils to inappropriate materials in the home. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/inappropriate-materials/ 29582 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:08 GMT 20120508154308 Sat, 05 May 2012 16:08:06 GMT 20120505160806 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:08 GMT 201205081534308 Site Administrator Child Protection AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Child Protection Annual Conference 2012 Members of NAHT voted today to lobby DfE to provide guidance to schools on abuse of staff and heads via social media sites such as Facebook. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/social-network-motion/ 29578 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:42:01 GMT 20120508154201 Sat, 05 May 2012 14:58:19 GMT 20120505145819 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:42:01 GMT 201205081534201 Site Administrator Society Government Policy AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Annual Conference 2012 Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, speaks to delegates at the NAHT Annual Conference in Harrogate 2012, promising some changes to the Inspections process. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/michael-gove-speech/ 29575 Sun, 06 May 2012 11:04:34 GMT 20120506110434 Sat, 05 May 2012 10:45:02 GMT 20120505104502 Sun, 06 May 2012 11:04:34 GMT 2012050611110434 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Hot Topic 1 Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Annual Conference 2012 Ambitious plans for the NAHT to step in to help struggling schools were announced by general secretary Russell Hobby in his conference speech. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/russell-hobby-speech-to-annual-conference-2012/ 29562 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120506000000 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:01:36 GMT 20120503130136 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:52:16 GMT 201205141425216 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Inspections Hot Topic 1 Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Academies Annual Conference 2012 Steve Iredale NAHT National President 2012-13 speech to annual conference http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/presidents-speech-to-annual-conference-2012/ 29559 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120505000000 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:10:55 GMT 20120503121055 Sat, 05 May 2012 13:08:32 GMT 201205051310832 Site Administrator Government Policy Hot Topic 1 Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Annual Conference 2012 More than 2,000 school leaders have condemned proposed changes to the inspection regime for working against standards and driving talented teachers out of the profession http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/school-leaders-to-inspect-the-inspectors/ 29555 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120504000000 Wed, 02 May 2012 13:32:36 GMT 20120502133236 Fri, 04 May 2012 08:27:42 GMT 201205040882742 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Annual Conference 2012 In a survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) by IBD-UK2 and independent pollsters Research Now, 85 per cent of parents say they believe their child's school offers a good or outstanding quality of teaching, while 90 per cent say they are impressed by the standards of behaviour at their child's school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/parents-give-schools-vote-of-confidence/ 29551 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120502000000 Wed, 02 May 2012 10:03:25 GMT 20120502100325 Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:10 GMT 201205060770010 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Annual Conference 2012 The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) will announce proposals on Sunday 6 May for an improvement programme using expertise from within the profession to help schools raise their game. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/profession-pulls-together-to-drive-up-standards/ 29548 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120501000000 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:38:16 GMT 20120501153816 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:42:13 GMT 2012050411114213 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Annual Conference 2012 We fully endorse the Committee's recognition that the quality of teaching is the essential driver of standards in our education system. Other factors pale almost into insignificance by comparison. We need a renewed focus in this area. It means a change of rhetoric, to celebrate rather than condemn the profession; it means a closer look at recruitment, better training and competitive rewards. Need we mention that cutting people's pay and pensions is unlikely to help? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-committee-report-great-teachers-attracting-training-and-retaining-the-best/ 29545 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120501000000 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:07:27 GMT 20120501120727 Tue, 01 May 2012 12:16:39 GMT 2012050112121639 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Governance Pay and Conditions Performance Recruitment and Rights Pay and Performance Pay Recruitment Pay Principals will have received a letter dated 24 April 2012, from the Education Minister purporting to outline the responsibilities of Principals in the administration of medicine to pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/supporting-pupils-with-medication-needs/ 29542 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120501000000 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:56:13 GMT 20120501105613 Tue, 01 May 2012 11:07:49 GMT 2012050111110749 Site Administrator Advice Northern Ireland Health, Safety and Welfare Steve Iredale, 56,will officially take over from Suffolk-based Chris Harrison, at the NAHT's annual conference in Harrogate this weekend. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/barnsley-head-teacher-takes-helm-as-new-president-of-naht/ 29538 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120430000000 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:39:44 GMT 20120430143944 Tue, 01 May 2012 09:17:10 GMT 201205010991710 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Annual Conference 2012 NAHT are expected to use their annual conference to call for an end to heavy-handed political interference and rhetoric, which they claim is holding back the profession and working against pupil progress. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/naht-ready-to-reclaim-debate-on-standards-as-school-leaders-meet-for-annual-conference/ 29534 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120430000000 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:06:47 GMT 20120430140647 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:15:01 GMT 201204301421501 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Governance Annual Conference 2012 The April 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/about-esha/esha-magazine-april-2012/ 29528 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120430000000 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:49:20 GMT 20120430104920 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:35:44 GMT 2012043011113544 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 International Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England enews Following the success of the previous competitions AHOEC and NAHT have once again joined forces to promote learning outside of the classroom by running the Outdoor Adventure Photographic Competition 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/outdoor-adventure-photo-competition/ 29516 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120426000000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:51:04 GMT 20120426155104 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:28:39 GMT 201204261642839 Site Administrator Curriculum Teacher Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Pupil News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Curriculum and practice Off-Site Education School trips Visit this page for all the AGM motions for this year's conference. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/annual-conference-motions-2012/ 29503 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120425000000 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:02:43 GMT 20120425130243 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:12:36 GMT 201204260991236 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Associate Member Conference Documents Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Annual Conference 2012 These FAQs provide initial information on a range of questions posed by members and are also a signposting document to further advice produced by NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/deputy-heads-and-assistant-heads-faqs/ 29499 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120425000000 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:58:44 GMT 20120425115844 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:27:02 GMT 2012042611112702 Site Administrator Assessment Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Rights and Issues Workload and Conditions Pay Workload Key advice item The Department for Education has recently announced its latest consultation on reforms to school funding: School funding reform: Nest steps towards a fairer system. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/school-funding-reform-next-steps-/ 29486 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120424000000 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:06:37 GMT 20120424110637 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:17:33 GMT 2012042411111733 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Funding NAHT now represents school leaders employed within a broader range of school 'type', therefore it is important to monitor the impact of these Codes on your school. There will be more local variation in admission processes and protocols than before, the regulations therefore emphasise that local authorities must monitor practice and report to the School's Adjudicator. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/new-admissions-codes-effective-february-2012/ 29470 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120420000000 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:32:52 GMT 20120420143252 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:37:09 GMT 201204201423709 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Admissions Attendance Class Size With the new tax year heralding the availability of a new, increased ISA allowance of £11,280 - you can now shelter and grow even more of your money inside a tax-efficient wrapper. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/new-tax-year-new-isa-allowance/ 29414 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120417000000 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:25:37 GMT 20120417102537 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:49:43 GMT 2012041710104943 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head News Hot Topic 1 Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager An independent commission has been established in response to the rapid academisation of the English school system. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/governance/commission-to-investigate-academisation/ 29403 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120416000000 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:01:08 GMT 20120416140108 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:21:42 GMT 201204161422142 Site Administrator Legal Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Governing Bodies Governance NCSL have published details of NPQH training providers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/training-and-development/npqh-licensees-announced/ 29400 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120416000000 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:40:06 GMT 20120416134006 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:55:48 GMT 201204161315548 Site Administrator Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Secondary Staff Development Effectively you're fining the child and their brothers and sisters not the real offender. Better to work with the families to overcome the reasons. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/naht-comments-on-charlie-taylors-proposals-to-recover-truancy-fines-from-child-benefits/ 29396 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120416000000 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:47:49 GMT 20120416114749 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:40:16 GMT 2012041612124016 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Attendance Behaviour The DfE has issued revised guidance and model policy on performance management and capability http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/performance-management-and-capability/ 29362 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120410000000 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:38:14 GMT 20120410153814 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:24:13 GMT 201204161422413 Site Administrator Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Performance Performance Management NAHT believes that the proposed changes are unnecessary, unhelpful and will have a disproportionate impact on schools in challenging areas. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-response-to-ofsted-consultation/ 29360 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120410000000 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:55:38 GMT 20120410135538 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:21:14 GMT 201204101422114 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted Campaign If you have recently been inspected, we are particularly interested in gaining your views of the inspection team. To do this, we have created a short survey designed to allow you to rate your inspection, its team and its impact. Please take five minutes to answer the questions if you have been inspected recently. If you know of another member who is going through inspection, please encourage them to complete it. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/schoolview-building-a-better-ofsted/ 29355 Fri, 04 May 2012 08:40:01 GMT 20120504084001 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:35:48 GMT 20120410113548 Fri, 04 May 2012 08:39:52 GMT 201205040883952 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted Campaign Annual Conference 2012 The Ofsted consultation, 'A Good Education for All', is out and the closing date for responses is 3 May 2012. NAHT encourage members to respond with your views and guidance on how do to so is provided on this page. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/guidance-on-responding-to-ofsted-consultation/ 29350 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120410000000 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:32:49 GMT 20120410103249 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:11:02 GMT 201204111531102 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted Campaign Clarification of the position of 18 year olds. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/raising-of-the-participation-age/ 29340 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:16:16 GMT 20120405161616 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:22:55 GMT 201204051642255 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Pensioner groups, including the Public Service Pensioners Council, are seeking a debate in Parliament regarding the changes to the Age Allowance as announced in the recent Budget. NAHT and PSPC are requesting support from members via an e-petition http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensioners-age-allowance-e-petition/ 29339 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:46:42 GMT 20120405154642 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:04:31 GMT 201204051640431 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Pensions Findings and recommendations published http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ucas-admissions-process-review/ 29335 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:45:33 GMT 20120405124533 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:06:16 GMT 201204051310616 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Mechanism for purchasing Information Management Systems and Learning Platforms http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/government-ict-procurement-framework-now-live/ 29334 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:24:06 GMT 20120405122406 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:34:43 GMT 2012040512123443 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Bursar/SBM Funding Procurement DfE issues statutory guidance http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/careers-guidance-for-schools/ 29331 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:44:10 GMT 20120405114410 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:11:59 GMT 2012040512121159 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Curriculum and practice Interim review report published http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/early-education-and-childcare-qualifications/ 29330 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:29:13 GMT 20120405112913 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:41:50 GMT 2012040511114150 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Top Story England Bursar/SBM Pay and Conditions Staff Development The announcement that the Government is proposing radical reforms to A-Levels comes as no great surprise http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-comments-on-proposed-a-level-reforms/ 29317 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:37 GMT 20120404151937 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:02:26 GMT 20120403160226 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:30 GMT 201204041531930 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Assessment Examinations The March 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-march-2012/ 29302 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:06:40 GMT 20120402110640 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:15:25 GMT 20120402101525 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:06:40 GMT 2012040211110640 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 International Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England enews The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed a report highlighting how parents and schools can work together to boost pupils' success. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/parents-and-schools-unbeatable/ 29297 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:08:21 GMT 20120330160821 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:34:51 GMT 20120330143451 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:08:14 GMT 201203301640814 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Top Story England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils The title of the conference is Leadership for Learning: Reconceptualising Leadership for 21st Century Schools and it will be held 17-18 May 2012 at the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-events/agm-and-conference-2012/ 29290 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:24:33 GMT 20120403122433 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:52:00 GMT 20120330105200 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:24:33 GMT 2012040312122433 Site Administrator Northern Ireland NI Events Russell Hobby has responded to a discussion on Radio 4's Today programme this morning http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/british-academys-report-on-school-league-tables/ 29279 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120329000000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:02:19 GMT 20120329130219 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:16:58 GMT 201203291531658 Site Administrator Performance Performance Tables Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Performance Tables NAHT has welcomed the announcement of a fall in pupil absentee rates as a reflection of the hard work of schools and parents working together. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/absences-fall-as-school-leaders-and-parents-join-forces-to-tackle-truancy/ 29275 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120329000000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:35:04 GMT 20120329093504 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:50:36 GMT 201203290995036 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Attendance Exclusion This document draws extensively on a number of Ofsted publications and includes some additional guidance for NAHT members. It relates to Section 5 Inspections: January 2012 to August 2012. After that time there will be further changes to the framework. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ac03-what-to-expect-when-ofsted-inspects/ 29269 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120328000000 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:52:34 GMT 20120328145234 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:39:39 GMT 201203290883939 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Extended Schools Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Performance Tables Susan Young gives us a ten minute guide to the key points of the Government's 'next steps' paper on school funding reform. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/guide-to-the-new-school-funding-system/ 29268 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:55:19 GMT 20120404145519 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:27:47 GMT 20120328142747 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:55:19 GMT 201204041425519 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Education Leaders Guide to... Schools do help build character and have been doing so for years. Most schools see that as the heart of their mission. The only thing stopping them doing so is a narrow focus on drilling for tests. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-comments-on-report-from-the-riots-communities-and-victims-panel/ 29261 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120328000000 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:42:06 GMT 20120328094206 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:25:14 GMT 2012032810102514 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Curriculum and practice English Humanities Behaviour Nominations sought for 'Dux Award' http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/year-9-award-scheme/ 29258 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120327000000 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:38:32 GMT 20120327153832 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:04:24 GMT 201203271640424 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Top Story England Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils The DfE has sent guidance to local authorities on the moderation of KS2 writing in 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/guidance-on-the-moderation-of-ks2-writing-2012/ 29256 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120327000000 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:19:19 GMT 20120327141919 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:33:24 GMT 201203271423324 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Special Schools Curriculum and practice Assessment Teaching Inspections Testing Key advice item NAHT has welcomed government proposals to pave the way for a more straightforward funding formula for schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/naht-welcomes-fairer-funding-commitment/ 29252 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120327000000 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:16:44 GMT 20120327111644 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:59:58 GMT 2012032711115958 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Funding Finance Representatives of the Association have met DfE officials on a number of occasions to discuss the content of the Expert Panel's report and DfE officials met both the Primary and Secondary Committees of the Association. These comments act as a brief summary of the main issues raised. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/nahts-comments-on-the-expert-panel-review-of-the-national-curriculum/ 29244 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120326000000 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:53:40 GMT 20120326145340 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:05:06 GMT 201203290990506 Site Administrator Curriculum Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Governance Government Procurement Service is leading the re-negotiation of Microsoft's licensing agreements for UK schools and is nearing agreement on terms and conditions and contract structure. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/microsoft-schools-licensing-agreement/ 29243 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120326000000 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:50:50 GMT 20120326095050 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:07:52 GMT 2012032610100752 Site Administrator ICT Internet Teaching Tools & Aids Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Governance ICT Equipment A number of common questions (FAQs) relating to this industrial action in schools, with answers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/nut-industrial-action-on-28-march-faqs/ 29238 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120323000000 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:06:55 GMT 20120323150655 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:07:53 GMT 2012050410100753 Site Administrator Industrial Action School Management Head Deputy Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Staff management Recruitment and Rights Industrial Action Trade Unions Susan Young reports on her interview with Professor Ben Levin of Toronto University in advance of his address at the London Centre for Leadership in Learning's Annual Lecture. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/ben-levin-on-leadership/ 29234 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:32:10 GMT 20120326093210 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:02:47 GMT 20120323110247 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:32:10 GMT 201203260993210 Site Administrator Teaching and Learning Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Top Story England Channel 4 News is seeking examples of cyber bullying involving primary pupils http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/online-bullying-examples/ 29227 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:43:33 GMT 20120322164333 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:22:59 GMT 20120322162259 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:43:21 GMT 201203221644321 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Behaviour The Public Service Pensioners' Council has indicated that the 2012 Budget proposals that include changes to the Age Allowance, the future State Retirement Age, the effect of the possible integration of income tax and NICs and the single-tier pension are not good news for pensioners. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/budget-not-good-news-for-pensioners/ 29223 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:10:09 GMT 20120326151009 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:50:55 GMT 20120322155055 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:09:52 GMT 201203261530952 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Pensions Following discussions with NAHT, BESA would like members to participate in our annual focus groups provide invaluable information to educational suppliers about the state of the market and the problems faced by head teachers and senior managers in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/besa-head-teacher-focus-groups/ 29221 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120322000000 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:52:43 GMT 20120322145243 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:14:17 GMT 201203221531417 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Teaching Governance Take a critical look at technology in your school, determine your priorities and exploit available technology. The innovative EXite programme is for those with leadership responsibility and an interest in technology in schools. Registration is now open - for more details and to make your booking, visit http://www.exite.org.uk/. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/the-exite-programme/ 29220 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120322000000 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:30:47 GMT 20120322113047 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:03:20 GMT 201203231420320 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Curriculum and practice ICT UK heads are the best in the developed world, an international research study has concluded. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which produced the report, praised heads in this country for doing what school principals should be doing - spending time focused on learning, not administration. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/uk-head-teachers-are-the-best-in-the-developed-world-says-oecd/ 29187 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120319000000 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:02:03 GMT 20120319160203 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:45:35 GMT 201203191644535 Site Administrator School Management Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England NAHT has acknowledged the need for the Children's Commissioner's honest appraisal of the impact of exclusions but says schools need support to help challenging pupils early on. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/illegal-exclusions-fuelled-by-league-table-culture/ 29180 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120319000000 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:39:21 GMT 20120319093921 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:09:47 GMT 2012032210100947 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Pupils Behaviour Bullying Exclusion Professor Nutbrown's interim report on early education and childcare qualifications has been published. The report gives a clear indication of the next steps that will be followed. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/nutbrown-early-years-qualification-review-interim-report/ 29170 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120316000000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:54:38 GMT 20120316105438 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:23:19 GMT 2012031612122319 Site Administrator Government Policy Training & Development Teacher Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Top Story England Governance New website for Members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (Eng & Wales) and their Employers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/teachers-pensions-website/ 29142 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120315000000 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:44:59 GMT 20120315154459 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:02:14 GMT 201203151640214 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Life Member Top Story England Pensions Report confirms 70 per cent of schools are good or outstanding http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/teaching/we-share-ambition-for-high-literacy-standards/ 29106 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120315000000 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:38:43 GMT 20120315103843 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:54:27 GMT 2012031510105427 Site Administrator Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Teaching Proposed changes have received parliamentary approval http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/npqh-update/ 29076 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120313000000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:48:21 GMT 20120313154821 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:10:12 GMT 201203131641012 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Imported Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions Summary written by the Incorporated Society of Musicians http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/ofsted-triennial-review-of-music-education/ 29074 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120313000000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:05:23 GMT 20120313110523 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:05:27 GMT 201203141310527 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Top Story England Curriculum and practice Curriculum Arts Health warnings issued http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/dangers-associated-with-jequirity-bracelets/ 29072 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120313000000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:19:49 GMT 20120313091949 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:35:22 GMT 201203130993522 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Special Schools Top Story England Health, Safety and Welfare School nurses are a cornerstone of the overall package of care available to young people; they do a marvellous job and we would support any proposals that give pupils greater access to their sensible and trusted guidance. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/naht-comments-on-plans-to-help-pupils-get-more-help-from-school-nurses/ 29067 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:33:20 GMT 20120312163320 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:42:51 GMT 201203121644251 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare First Aid Medical Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Health, Safety and Welfare Details of the increases to teachers' Pensions from 9 April 2012 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/2012-pensions-increase/ 29062 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:08:34 GMT 20120312110834 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:26:07 GMT 2012031211112607 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Life Member Top Story England Pensions DfE has made available a series of new resources covering several subjects http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/a-level-resources/ 29060 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:49:35 GMT 20120312104935 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:29:21 GMT 2012031211112921 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Examinations Key Stages Topics Confirmation of increases in employee contributions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-16-contributions-increases-to-tps/ 29058 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:11:14 GMT 20120312101114 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:09:41 GMT 2012041710100941 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Updates Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Pensions NAHT comments on government announcement that pensions talks have concluded. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-comments-on-government-announcement-that-pensions-talks-have-concluded/ 29057 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:40:50 GMT 20120312094050 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:36:55 GMT 201204110883655 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Media Resources Pensions Campaign Pensions Last year the tsunami in Japan had devastating effects. With help from generous communities, schools and individuals ShelterBox was able to provide the shelter and basic equipment that survivors needed. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/shelterbox-tsunami-illustration-competition/ 29032 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120308000000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:13:54 GMT 20120308141354 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:34:27 GMT 201203081423427 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Special Schools Curriculum and practice A summary of the complaints procedure. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/complaining-about-ofsted/ 29030 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120308000000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:26:32 GMT 20120308102632 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:35:52 GMT 2012030810103552 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Extended Schools Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Accountability and Community Report's balanced look at academy chains is welcome contribution to an increasingly polarised debate, say school leaders. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says elements of a study by the National College for School Leadership1 reinforce the message that there are no panaceas for school improvement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/organisational-structures/balanced-look-at-academy-chains-is-welcome/ 29028 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120308000000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:03:25 GMT 20120308100325 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:24:00 GMT 2012030810102400 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Academies Free Schools Organisational Structures Academies Federations Free Schools In the special edition of the NAHT magazine, Leadership Focus, Ms Featherstone says: If you're interested in something, do it. And inside school and outside, have conversations, let people hear your voice. If you don't speak up, people won't know what you're thinking. You might have the best ideas in the world, but if you don't put them out there to be agreed and disagreed with, they can't be promoted and no one will know what's in your heart. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/speak-up-equalities-minister-tells-girls-as-naht-celebrates-international-womens-day/ 29017 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120307000000 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:11:26 GMT 20120307101126 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:15:32 GMT 201203080991532 Site Administrator Society Legal Government Policy People Relationships People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils OFQUAL has produced a useful summary of changes to GCSE http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/gcse-changes-ofqual-timeline/ 29005 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:36:57 GMT 20120306103657 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:50:31 GMT 2012030610105031 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations NAHT is seeking clarification of Ofqual's announcement of moves to strengthen GCSEs in English literature, mathematics, history, and geography. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ofqual-announces-tightening-of-gcses/ 29002 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:59:52 GMT 20120306095952 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:24:03 GMT 2012030610102403 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Curriculum Examinations Local Authority funding analysis 2009-10 from George Phipson http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/naht-s52-analysis-2009-10/ 28997 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120305000000 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:01:07 GMT 20120305120107 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:05:25 GMT 2012030512120525 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Funding Curriculum constraints, cuts and accountability measures work against plans to boost music and arts lessons in schools, the National Association of Head Teachers said today. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/music-and-arts-are-welcome-say-school-leaders-but-somethings-got-to-give/ 28987 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120302000000 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:48:09 GMT 20120302104809 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:56:42 GMT 2012030210105642 Site Administrator Curriculum Arts Teaching and Learning Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Curriculum and practice The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed criticisms of accountability measures that encourage schools to treat pupils as statistics, not individuals. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/naht-welcomes-criticism-of-crude-school-measures/ 28984 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120301000000 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:47:13 GMT 20120301164713 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:54:04 GMT 201203011645404 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Performance Tables Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Governance The February 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-february-2012/ 28981 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120301000000 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:51:48 GMT 20120301145148 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:31:59 GMT 201203220993159 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 International Primary Secondary Special Schools enews This toolkit contains our best understanding of the facts including the actual powers of the government and our recommendations for tactics. We have found them to be successful on dozens of occasions for getting inappropriate threats lifted from schools and for cutting through the obfuscation. They are not a silver bullet, of course, and there are limits to our defences. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/academies-toolkit-gi03/ 28975 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120301000000 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:02:53 GMT 20120301120253 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:11:51 GMT 201203011531151 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Academies Free Schools Governance and Infrastructure Organisational Structures Academies Pearson is conducting a consultation into the public examinations system http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/consultation-on-the-future-of-examinations/ 28961 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:13:04 GMT 20120228161304 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:24:26 GMT 201202281642426 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Curriculum Examinations Testing Inquiry into 'qualification support material and services' http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ofqual-inquiry-call-for-evidence/ 28960 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:22:26 GMT 20120228152226 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:25:58 GMT 201202281642558 Site Administrator Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations The Department of Education NI has confirmed it's intention to increase contributions from 1 April 2012 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/ni-teachers-pension-contribution-increase-2012/ 28957 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:45:05 GMT 20120228144505 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:17:42 GMT 201202281531742 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland NI hot topic 3 Your Conditions of Service Pensions Our day has come: a special issue to mark International Women's Day. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-53-march-2012/ 28947 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:37:29 GMT 20120227163729 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:32:06 GMT 2012030811113206 Site Administrator Society School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Associate Member IAPS Leadership Focus Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The planned lobby of MPs has been cancelled because of short notice of parliamentary debate (1 March) on the issue. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/update-on-rpi-to-cpi-campaign/ 28945 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:51:19 GMT 20120227145119 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:32:20 GMT 201202271643220 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions The February 2012 issue of NAHT Northern Ireland's 'what's new' series. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/copyof-whats-new-ni-february-2012/ 28944 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:24:40 GMT 20120227142440 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:36:37 GMT 201202271423637 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Whats New NAHT (NI) Response to Reductions in the Aggregated School Budget. Evidence for NI Assembly Committee for Education http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/reductions-in-the-aggregated-school-budget/ 28942 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:43:21 GMT 20120227134321 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:22:47 GMT 2012022810102247 Site Administrator Advice Northern Ireland Responses Consultations Top story Northern Ireland NI Hot topic 2 Funding New DfE Guidance on carrying out Learning Difficulty Assessments. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/learning-difficulty-assessments/ 28938 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:17:32 GMT 20120227121732 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:24:40 GMT 2012022712122440 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations SATs Testing Teaching and Learning Special Educational Needs Learning Difficulties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Pupil News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Assessment NAHT recommends caution in searching pupils and always follow the DfE guidance. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/screening-and-searching-pupils/ 28936 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:19:48 GMT 20120227101948 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:07:10 GMT 2012022712120710 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Discipline Violence in schools Banning Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Parents and Pupils The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed the Education Secretary's direction to the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) that it should look at issues of pay in the light of raising the status of the teaching profession. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/school-leaders-union-welcomes-debate-on-pay/ 28919 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120222000000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:56:28 GMT 20120222145628 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:12:10 GMT 201202221531210 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions Pay and Performance Pay The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has hit back at proposals by the Policy Exchange which suggests schools should follow the John Lewis business model. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/public-engagement/dont-compromise-schools-integrity-say-naht/ 28914 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120222000000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:26:49 GMT 20120222112649 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:52:41 GMT 2012022211115241 Site Administrator Society Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Public Engagement Organisational Structures The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed proposals by Shadow Education Secretary, Stephen Twigg, to introduce a politically-neutral Office for Educational Improvement to focus on standards and practice. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/naht-welcomes-twigg-plans-for-evidence-based-education-body/ 28903 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:06:32 GMT 20120221140632 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:06:31 GMT 201202211530631 Site Administrator Performance Performance Tables Targets Government Policy Education Reforms General Government Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Governance NAHT says Nick Clegg's announcement of a scheme to get teenagers back to work will do little to mitigate widespread joblessness. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/cash-for-neets-scheme-will-not-tackle-underlying-cause-of-youth-unemployment/ 28901 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:47:35 GMT 20120221134735 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:10 GMT 201202211420010 Site Administrator Government Policy General Government Employment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Pupil News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Governance The latest news for members from NAHT Cymru http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-february-2012/ 28898 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:53:34 GMT 20120221115334 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:51 GMT 2012022112120051 Site Administrator News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru Accountability Pensions Performance Tables Responding to the announcement by Minister of Education and Skills, Leighton Andrews that the banding of primary schools will not go ahead at Easter 2012, Anna Brychan, and Director of NAHT Cymru said: "This is absolutely the right decision" http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/primaries-will-not-be-banded-naht-response/ 28896 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:40:56 GMT 20120221114056 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:48:39 GMT 2012022111114839 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Accountability Performance Tables It has been announced that the Welsh Government is to withdraw the statutory CDAP Foundation Phase assessment http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-response-to-end-of-cdap/ 28894 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:58:13 GMT 20120221105813 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:04:56 GMT 2012022111110456 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Early Years Foundation Stage Top Story Wales Curriculum and practice Assessment The Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in Residential Establishments' pay and allowances rates from 2011-12 and 2012-13 have been published. These cover teachers in residential special schools and social services establishments. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/jnctre-pay-and-allowances-rates/ 28813 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120214000000 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:18:26 GMT 20120214111826 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:43:07 GMT 2012021411114307 Site Administrator Government Policy Salaries Pay Pay Scales Pay Policy Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions How to: Deal with family conflicts Handle pupil behaviour http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/pupil-and-parent-matters/ 28803 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120214000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:16:59 GMT 20120213161659 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:19:58 GMT 201202231531958 EIBS Support Behavioural issues Home/school agreements People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Pupil Parent Starting Points Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Engagement Home/school agreements PTAs Behaviour Details of opportunities for volunteering opportunities for 16 year olds. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/16-year-old-volunteers-for-community-service/ 28796 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:01:31 GMT 20120213150131 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:22:24 GMT 201202131532224 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Curriculum and practice Details of the changes announced in late January 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/key-stage-4-performance-tables-from-2014/ 28790 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:55:35 GMT 20120213125535 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:32:56 GMT 201202131313256 Site Administrator Assessment Target Setting Testing Performance Achievement Awards Inspections Performance Tables Targets Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Assessment A new web-based tool to help schools find a school governor with the right skills and talents has been launched this month. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/new-tool-for-schools-to-help-find-the-perfect-governor/ 28779 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120210000000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:24:02 GMT 20120210112402 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:49:35 GMT 201202101314935 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Governing Bodies Joint advice from the DfE and ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/dfe-drug-advice-for-schools/ 28776 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120210000000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:50:20 GMT 20120210105020 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:37 GMT 2012021011111537 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Health, Safety and Welfare A requirement, of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, is that all employers who have five or more employees must carry out risk assessment processes and record their findings. An employer must also ensure a safe place of work. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/managing-risk-assessment-processes/ 28748 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:52:11 GMT 20120208165211 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:58:13 GMT 201202081645813 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare H&S Policy Hazards Safety Reps Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Premises DfE has said that the schools selected to undergo the Key Stage 2 Science Sampling Tests will be notified by letter and email by 21 February 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ks2-science-sampling-tests/ 28741 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:27:28 GMT 20120208132728 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:33:52 GMT 201202081313352 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Assessment Action Assessment Public service Pensioners' Council is proposing further action following the outcome of the Judicial Review against the Government's decision to switch increases in pensions from Retail Price indexation (RPI) to Consumer Price Indexation (CPI). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/public-sector-pensions-campaign-regarding-change-from-rpi-to-cpi/ 28733 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:47:44 GMT 20120208094744 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:50:45 GMT 2012020811115045 Site Administrator Employment Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governing Bodies Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Responsibilities and support for children with medical needs. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/managing-medical-needs-and-medicines-in-schools/ 28728 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120207000000 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:07 GMT 20120207155007 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:58:50 GMT 201202080995850 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare First Aid Medical Needs Administration Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Parents and Pupils Responding to claims by new Ofsted chief, Sir Michael Wilshaw, that 5,000 school leaders are inept, the NAHT said constant castigation of a profession already under attack might make good headlines but would not lead to the ultimate goal of providing the best quality education possible for all pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/condemnation-alone-wont-improve-performance-working-together-will/ 28684 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120206000000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:17:28 GMT 20120206091728 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:18:58 GMT 2012020611111858 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The NAHT said it agreed with a report by the National Audit Office that concluded more work needed to be done to analyse links between the provision of free education for three and four-year-olds and long-term pupil achievement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/report-recognises-value-of-early-years-education-says-naht/ 28667 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120203000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:32:24 GMT 20120203093224 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:13 GMT 2012020310101313 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice A powerpoint presentation describing the procedure for making staff redundant http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/managing-redundancy-procedure-northern-ireland/ 28655 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120202000000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:25:39 GMT 20120202152539 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:32:23 GMT 201202021533223 Site Administrator Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Recruitment and Rights The Appraisal regulations, which will replace the existing Performance Management Regulations on 1 September 2012, have now been published. Initial NAHT advice, in the form of a commentary, is attached. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/appraisal-regulations-2012-commentary/ 28651 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120202000000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:57 GMT 20120202143057 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:16:39 GMT 2012022310101639 Site Administrator People Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Information on free resources for schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/free-school-resources-for-lgbt-history-month/ 28650 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120202000000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:33 GMT 20120202115933 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:05:35 GMT 2012020212120535 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Society Discrimination Gender Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England IAPS Curriculum and practice It has become as regular as clockwork. The first Thursday, of the first full week of the month, has triggered exactly the same news story since March 2009: the Bank of England has kept Base Rate on hold at 0.5%. This historic low level has resulted in the rates available via high street deposit-based savings accounts becoming far less rewarding for savers and the problem may continue for some time. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/potential-lost-decade-for-savers-means-you-could-fail-to-achieve-your-goals/ 28638 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120201000000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:24:58 GMT 20120201152458 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:06:24 GMT 2012020212120624 Site Administrator Society Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Responding to the government's announcement on 31st January that it is to reform performance tables for 14-16 year olds by removing many existing vocational qualifications, the NAHT said it is concerned that effectively scrapping job-related courses might close off avenues of learning for some students. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ever-more-elaborate-league-tables-part-of-the-problem-not-the-solution/ 28603 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:40:43 GMT 20120131114043 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:32:41 GMT 2012013112123241 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations SATs Target Setting Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Assessment Headquarters has received queries about when the proposed measures take effect and, in particular, the date from when candidates for headship can be appointed who do not hold the qualification. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/appointing-candidates-without-npqh/ 28598 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:49:23 GMT 20120131104923 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:28:35 GMT 2012013111112835 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Job Descriptions Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage IAPS Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions After extensive talks today (January 30) at a special meeting of the union's National Executive, the NAHT decided too many questions remained unanswered. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensions-judgement-held-until-deal-is-complete/ 28587 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:47:22 GMT 20120130154722 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:44:59 GMT 2012020110104459 Site Administrator Government Policy Employment Pensions Retirement Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign Pensions Defining 'low', 'expected' and 'high' prior attainment. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ks4-tables-clarifying-ks2-attainment/ 28584 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:43:03 GMT 20120130144303 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:30 GMT 201201301533830 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Testing Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Assessment Details of the work currently being undertaken by Ofqual in the wake of its recent consultation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ofqual-gcse-review-taking-place/ 28581 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:46 GMT 20120130141546 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:29:48 GMT 201201301422948 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Assessment The latest edition of 'Early Years Inspection and Regulation' includes a number of useful links to information about the inspection of early years' settings. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/inspection-of-early-years-settings/ 28579 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:00:38 GMT 20120130140038 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:10:11 GMT 201201301421011 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections This is a very fast moving situation so please keep your ear to the ground because things can change on a daily basis. Try not to feel pressurised or intimidated by a visitation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/advice-for-forced-academy-process/ 28576 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:27:36 GMT 20120130112736 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMT 2012013011114200 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Academies Governance and Infrastructure The January 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-january-2012/ 28573 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:06 GMT 20120130110006 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:35:31 GMT 201201301423531 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 International Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England enews The Association encourages members to submit individual responses but would really welcome the views of members on some or all of the consultation's content. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/current-dfe-consultation-on-exclusion/ 28559 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120127000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:53:18 GMT 20120127155318 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:30:40 GMT 201201271643040 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Behaviour HMRC introduce major changes to the annual and life-time allowances. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/annual-and-life-time-allowances/ 28534 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:30:26 GMT 20120126103026 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:04:56 GMT 201201261420456 Site Administrator Government Policy Employment Salaries Pensions Retirement Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Pensions The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) claims attempts to make league tables a fairer reflection of school performance, have fallen short of the mark. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/new-system-fails-to-reflect-school-performance/ 28530 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:42:48 GMT 20120126094248 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:11:00 GMT 201201261311100 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs A/AS levels Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Assessment Performance Tables Examinations 2012 is set to be a big year for the EuroZone and it could prove the case for your investments too. The two are likely to be linked and, given the high global stock market volatility and EuroZone worries triggered during the second half of 2011, it could mean the performance of your investments is being adversely affected. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/nows-the-time-to-review-your-investments/ 28520 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120125000000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:38:22 GMT 20120125133822 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:33:56 GMT 201203261423356 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Finance 'We need a serious, intelligent conversation about how technology will transform education-and I look forward to finding out what everyone has to say'. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/views-sought-on-the-future-of-technology-in-education/ 28518 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120125000000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:39:21 GMT 20120125113921 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:21:39 GMT 2012012512122139 Site Administrator Curriculum ICT Teaching Tools & Aids Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Curriculum and practice The Arts Council providers a range of resources and projects to support Arts education in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/arts-council-resources-for-schools/ 28516 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120125000000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:35:51 GMT 20120125103551 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:49:05 GMT 2012012510104905 Site Administrator Curriculum Arts Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Curriculum and practice Includes guidance and policy for head teacher, deputy head, assistant head, classroom teachers and support staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a029-maternity-leave-guidance-and-policy/ 28499 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120124000000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:11 GMT 20120124114211 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:08:56 GMT 2012022310100856 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Your Conditions of Service Rights and Issues Absence /Leave Maternity / paternity The Employment Act 2002 introduced new statutory rights to leave and pay for adoptive parents subject to meeting the criteria. The statutory scheme does not extend to stepchildren adoptions or foster care adoptions. (The school may wish to extend the Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme to the Adoption scheme.) http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a030-adoption-leave-guidance/ 28497 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120124000000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:02:11 GMT 20120124110211 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:49:46 GMT 2012012511114946 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Your Conditions of Service Rights and Issues Absence /Leave Maternity / paternity The January 2012 issue of NAHT Northern Ireland's 'what's new' series. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-new-ni-january-2012/ 28480 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:37:03 GMT 20120123093703 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:29:36 GMT 20120123092936 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:37:02 GMT 201201230993702 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New NAHT says plans to introduce the new category of requires improvement require Ofsted to put its own house in order too. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/raise-the-bar-but-beware-labels-that-demoralise/ 28426 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120117000000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:26 GMT 20120117100026 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:49:13 GMT 201204100994913 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted Campaign This document summarises the progress and outcomes of the recent negotiations on the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) and looks at possible next steps. It also provides some worked examples of the impact of the changes. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/where-have-we-got-to-and-where-do-we-go-next/ 28414 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120116000000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:42:26 GMT 20120116124226 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:19:51 GMT 201201161421951 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Life Member Pensions Campaign Pensions National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has sent a survey to its members to gauge views on the outcome of the pensions talks which concluded before Christmas. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-seeks-members-views-on-pensions-deal/ 28413 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120116000000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:26:38 GMT 20120116122638 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:32:38 GMT 2012011612123238 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Press Release Life Member Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions Creative thinkers needed - where is the innovation in schools? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-52-january-february-2012/ 28409 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120116000000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:04:59 GMT 20120116110459 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:09:13 GMT 2012011611110913 Site Administrator Curriculum Special Educational Needs Disability Learning Difficulties Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus Some Governing Bodies adopt ad hoc complaints procedures, while others have formally adopted procedures, the contents of which cover an enormous spectrum. Some of these procedures allow for adversarial hearings and/or numerous appeal stages up to and including LA level. As a result, school leaders are not infrequently faced with protracted and often spurious complaints. These generate enormous additional workload (100+ hours is not unusual) and tremendous personal stress, particularly where the complainants http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/school-complaints-procedure-and-model-policy/ 28396 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:07:48 GMT 20120113120748 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:14:27 GMT 2012011312121427 Site Administrator School Management Complaints Grievance Hot Topic 1 Advice England Top Story England Model Policies Staff management Useful Allegations Complaints Teachers' Conduct NAHT has welcomed plans to simplify and strengthen the management of teacher performance. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/pupils-and-profession-will-benefit-from-better-performance-management/ 28384 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:03 GMT 20120113090003 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:04:45 GMT 201201130990445 Site Administrator Performance School Management People Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England BBC Wales has published a league table of Welsh secondary schools in Wales based on data compiled for the Government of Wales as part of its 'banding' policy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-response-to-bbc-league-table/ 28372 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120112000000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:41:57 GMT 20120112144157 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:07:12 GMT 201201121530712 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales "It seems sensible that in such a key and fast-paced sector, schools are able to design ICT courses which accommodate the need for continual development and creativity." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/greater-freedom-on-teaching-ict-is-sensible-move/ 28356 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:44:32 GMT 20120111134432 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:19:53 GMT 201201111641953 Site Administrator Curriculum ICT Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Curriculum and practice It is disturbing to see Ofsted change its position in a matter of days and suggests the policy has been created with an eye more to the sound-bite than the evidence." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/move-to-no-notice-inspections-wont-improve-school-performance/ 28338 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:06:31 GMT 20120405150631 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:50:08 GMT 20120110135008 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:06:26 GMT 201204051530626 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Ofsted Campaign This document sets out the Heads of Agreement on the scheme design for the reformed Teachers' Pension Scheme to be introduced in 2015. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/review-of-tps-heads-of-agreement/ 28335 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120110000000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:53:03 GMT 20120110115303 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:27:08 GMT 2012011012122708 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Pensions Campaign Pensions 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 cheating. The rumours lack both credibility and substance." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/chat-room-gossip-does-not-prove-abuse-of-inspection-system/ 28310 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:54:26 GMT 20120106165426 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:08:28 GMT 2012011210100828 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Guidance on conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct in relation to a disciplinary, grievance or compalints procedure. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/conducting-an-investigation/ 28287 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120105000000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:30:16 GMT 20120105143016 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:22:53 GMT 2012011310102253 Site Administrator Conditions of Service School Management People Complaints Banning Discipline Teachers' Conduct Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Advice Documents Staff management Allegations Complaints Teachers' Conduct The YPLA has published the statement for the next funding year. This will be its last before its replacement, the Education Funding Agency, assumes responsibility in April of this year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/ypla-16-19-funding-statement-for-2012-13/ 28277 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:57:28 GMT 20120104155728 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:17:28 GMT 201201041641728 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools A guidance note for NAHT Officials http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/time-off-for-trade-union-duties/ 28276 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:45:06 GMT 20120104154506 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:07:13 GMT 2012032612120713 Site Administrator Branch information Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Branch News Your Conditions of Service Rights and Issues Trade Union Activities Following Michael Gove's speech in London regarding academy conversions, Russell Hobby said: "we recognise that some children require much more investment from their schools than others particularly those that aren't getting the support they need at home. This is not an excuse; it is just recognition of the need for harder work, and that schools which achieve great results in challenging circumstances are particularly special. There is nothing unique about academies that enable them to do this, however." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/organisational-structures/michael-goves-speech-on-academy-conversions/ 28272 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:45:40 GMT 20120104144540 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:10:28 GMT 201201041531028 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Academies Free Schools The November issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-november-2011/ 28266 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:12:56 GMT 20120104101256 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:18:08 GMT 2012010410101808 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head International Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England enews The September issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-sepember-2011/ 28262 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:58:08 GMT 20120104095808 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:10:14 GMT 2012010410101014 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head International Primary Secondary Special Schools enews The June issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-june-2011/ 28260 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:42:47 GMT 20120104094247 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:52:05 GMT 201201040995205 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head International Primary Secondary Special Schools enews Here we provide a summary of the report although a commentary appears at some points. The introduction and first chapter prepare the ground for the substance that is found in succeeding chapters and hence the paper takes chapter 2 as its starting point. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/summary-of-national-curriculum-framework/ 28255 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120103000000 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:00:17 GMT 20120103140017 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:08:37 GMT 201201041640837 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Topics Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Assessment Action Curriculum and practice The guidance is written from the point of view of a school with a delegated budget and is designed to assist members in the identification of any practices that need review, refinement or revision. The pronoun he is used throughout in order to be consistent with the terminology in the Document and the PM Regulations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/performance-management-and-pay-faqs-and-answers-2011-12/ 28233 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111222000000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:42:52 GMT 20111222114252 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:50:35 GMT 201201041535035 Site Administrator Performance School Management Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Pay and Conditions Performance Pay Performance Management Key advice item A model behvaiour policy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/mp01-behaviour-policy/ 28227 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111221000000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:04:11 GMT 20111221100411 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:31:17 GMT 2012050810103117 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Required Following the action on the 30th November we have been negotiating actively and quietly with the government. We have not signed a deal - we cannot and would not make such a decision behind closed doors. We have reached a point where we have produced some 'parameters' for the pension scheme. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/significant-pension-developments-20th-december/ 28221 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111220000000 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:52:43 GMT 20111220155243 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:18:59 GMT 2012042310101859 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Pensions Campaign Pensions Additional Advice on Industrial Action by INTO & NASUWT. INTO has issued a further bulletin (bulletin 19) 'Industrial Action Short of Strike #2' http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/additional-advice-on-industrial-action-ni/ 28218 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111220000000 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:53:04 GMT 20111220145304 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:56:47 GMT 201112201425647 Site Administrator Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland NAHT) has confirmed it will seek views from its membership on the outcome of yesterday's pension talks but warned it could take a lot to persuade school leaders to swallow it. Russell Hobby, general secretary of the NAHT, described the talks as having taken place in a difficult atmosphere, with shifting goal posts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-puts-options-to-members-but-no-deal-yet/ 28216 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111220000000 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:44:02 GMT 20111220134402 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:16:31 GMT 201112201531631 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Top Story England Top Story Wales Pensions Campaign Pensions Major changes coming up in the next year include the new curriculum and implementation of the new Ofsted school inspection framework in January, as well as the new schools admissions and appeals codes and major changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to2012-and-beyond/ 28201 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111219000000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:35:37 GMT 20111219123537 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:10:09 GMT 201112191421009 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Government Policy Education Reforms General Government Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... The National Association of Head Teachers has welcomed the delay in implementing the revised National Curriculum as an opportunity to take stock before making choices of critical importance for children's education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/ministers-seek-engagement-before-media-approval/ 28199 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111219000000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:58:37 GMT 20111219105837 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:26:59 GMT 2011121911112659 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Curriculum and practice As you will be aware, three of the Northern Ireland Teachers' Unions are engaging in ongoing industrial action. NASUWT has instructed its members to take action short of strike action which began on 1 December 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/nasuwt-action/ 28192 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111216000000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:16:02 GMT 20111216141602 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:22:46 GMT 201112161422246 Site Administrator Advice Northern Ireland The NAHT has welcomed this year's overall improvement in primary standards which reveals the number of children achieving the expected level in English and Maths has increased to 74 per cent. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/use-league-tables-with-caution-says-naht/ 28180 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111215000000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:12:43 GMT 20111215141243 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:39:04 GMT 201112151423904 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Performance Tables Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Assessment Ofsted's report on effective practice in teaching primary mathematics. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/good-practice-in-primary-mathematics/ 28176 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111214000000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:25:04 GMT 20111214132504 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:43:49 GMT 201112141314349 Site Administrator Curriculum Maths Topics Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Curriculum and practice The December issue of our 'what's new' series. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-new-ni-december-2011/ 28168 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:10:35 GMT 20111213121035 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:15:02 GMT 2011121312121502 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New NAHT Cymru response to allegations that exam boards, including WJEC have broken the rules http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/response-to-allegations-against-exam-boards/ 28167 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:44:03 GMT 20111213114403 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:47:28 GMT 2011121311114728 Site Administrator Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Newsletter from NAHT Cymru issued on 8th December 2011 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-cylchlythyr/ 28164 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:29:33 GMT 20111213112933 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:38:14 GMT 2011121311113814 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales The 17th Annual Report of The State of the Labour Market for Senior Staff in Schools in England and Wales1 says more needs to be done to clarify issues surrounding leadership recruitment, if the appointment of head teachers is not to become a really urgent issue in the near future. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/lack-of-head-teachers-could-become-urgent-issue/ 28155 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:45:46 GMT 20111213104546 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:50:08 GMT 201201050995008 Julie Cully Employment Conditions of Service School Management People Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England 17th annual report on the state of the labour market for Senior staff in schools in England and Wales 2010/11. Prepared for the NAHT by Education Data Surveys. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/staff-management/the-state-of-the-labour-market-for-senior-staff/ 28153 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111212000000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:15:53 GMT 20111212161553 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:43:49 GMT 2011121310104349 Site Administrator Conditions of Service School Management People People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Research Papers England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Some answers to frequently asked question on 'rarely cover'. All references are to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/rarely-cover-faqs/ 28142 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111209000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:19:11 GMT 20111209151911 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:47:03 GMT 201204110994703 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Flexible working Workload Staffing Structures Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Absence from Work Life may be tough right now, but you can't afford to neglect your longer-term financial goals. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/dont-neglect-your-long-term-financial-goals/ 28138 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111209000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:43:41 GMT 20111209124341 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:24:39 GMT 201112091422439 Site Administrator Income Tax Pay Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers said: For too long we have judged schools on their ability to exceed crude thresholds of exam passes, but this was only ever a proxy for a great education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/claims-of-cheating-by-examination-boards/ 28126 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:26:16 GMT 20111208122616 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:56:13 GMT 2011120812125613 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Assessment The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed a report which aims to drive up teaching quality but questions whether re-labelling so-called 'coasting' schools is the way to achieve it. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/a-new-label-wont-help-to-encourage-teaching/ 28100 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111205000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:09:28 GMT 20111205140928 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:01:36 GMT 201112051530136 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Several people have asked me for a quick guide to the language and issues surrounding teachers' pensions, so they can judge what is being proposed and counter-proposed. The following is a quick 'bluffers guide' to the schemes rather than the negotiations. It is not intended to be precise or comprehensive. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/a-brief-guide-to-teacher-pensions/ 28079 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:40:49 GMT 20111202144049 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:53:12 GMT 20111202125312 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:40:39 GMT 201112021424039 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions I have been asked time and time again over the last few weeks about why as a school leader I have taken the decision to strike... http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/why-did-i-take-strike-action/ 28058 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111201000000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:52:26 GMT 20111201135226 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:15:59 GMT 2011120812121559 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Life Member Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions It is commonly asserted that teachers can only be observed for a maximum of 3 hours per year. This is not true. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/classroom-observation-and-monitoring-wales-nov-2011/ 28035 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111130000000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:14:08 GMT 20111130161408 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:08:21 GMT 201112021640821 Site Administrator Performance Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Staff management Performance Observation Performance Management Teachers' Conduct Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Education Bill 2010-11 it received Royal Assent on 15 November. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (law). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/governance/latest-news-on-the-education-act/ 28034 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111130000000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:01:24 GMT 20111130160124 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:21:52 GMT 201111301642152 Site Administrator Legal Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Governing Bodies Curriculum and practice Governance and Infrastructure Governance Governing Bodies Behaviour NASUWT has instructed its members to take action short of strike action, beginning on 1 December 2011. The instructions were issued following a national ballot so, while members taking part are likely to be acting in breach of contract, they should be afforded limited protection from dismissal. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/advice-on-nasuwt-action/ 28028 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120117000000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:20:14 GMT 20111130112014 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:02:39 GMT 201201300990239 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions People management Teachers' Conduct Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign Staff management Teachers' Conduct The educational value of learning outside the classroom is now beyond question and the integration of such activities into the curriculum of every school is supported by DfE, the National Assembly for Wales, the Scottish Executive, Estyn and Ofsted. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/educational-visits-a-guidance-document-for-school-leaders/ 28022 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111130000000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:47:38 GMT 20111130094738 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:34:30 GMT 2011113010103430 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Curriculum and practice Curriculum Teaching Off-Site Education School trips NAHT has called on the government to acknowledge the efforts of the public sector in helping the economy grow and questioned the wisdom of actively choking off an essential stream of revenue by continuing its programme of cuts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/government-must-not-neglect-public-sector-taxpayers/ 28017 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111129000000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:20:26 GMT 20111129162026 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:24:28 GMT 201111291642428 Site Administrator Government Policy General Government Salaries Income Tax Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager This advice document looks at stress among employees. It describes some symptoms to be aware of, likely sufferers and suggests things to do to control stress. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/sm04-stress-management/ 28016 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111129000000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:02:48 GMT 20111129160248 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:55:39 GMT 201201131315539 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Governance and Infrastructure Staff management Infrastructure Pay and Conditions Health, Safety and Welfare Advice to members on aspects of security such as the School Security Policy, Risk Assesment, Building Security, Trespass, Assaults and Emergency Planning. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/gi02-managing-security/ 28009 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111129000000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:47:05 GMT 20111129114705 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:05:29 GMT 2012032812120529 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Premises School Security "At a time of conflict, responsible leaders calm tensions and make efforts to see the other side's perspective. I actually felt that Michael Gove's speech did this. He is perfectly entitled to represent the government's aims and we welcomed his recognition of our own - and the real concerns the profession has. Let's not follow the scripts that the extremists on both sides have prepared for us." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/michael-gove-appeals-to-unions/ 28003 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111129000000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:23:48 GMT 20111129092348 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:51:50 GMT 201111290995150 Site Administrator Government Policy Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign It is sometimes asserted that a teacher cannot be expected to be a subject co-ordinator unless they receive a TLR payment. This is a myth. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/expectations-of-teachers/ 27978 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111125000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:14:58 GMT 20111125161458 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:16:17 GMT 201111300991617 Site Administrator Advice Primary Secondary Top Story England Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay Staffing Structures Following the recent ballot of its membership the NAHT has received a mandate to take industrial action. The President and General Secretary have announced that will take place on 30 November 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/industrial-action-advice-november-2011/ 27965 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111125000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:00:13 GMT 20111125130013 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:34:41 GMT 201111251643441 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions Pensions Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Pensions Campaign School Business Managers (SBMs) are generally members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The NAHT is not part of the statutory negotiating machinery involved with the LGPS, and school business managers were not balloted over industrial action. The recent ballot was directly concerned with the Teachers Pension Scheme, where the NAHT is part of the negotiating mechanism. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensions-campaign-school-business-managers/ 27957 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111125000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:28:15 GMT 20111125112815 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:13:43 GMT 2011112512121343 Site Administrator Government Policy Employment Pensions Retirement Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England IAPS Pensions Campaign Pensions NAHT General Secretary Russell Hobby has written to members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/letter-to-members-regarding-call-to-strike/ 27936 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111124000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:39:08 GMT 20111124103908 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:45:44 GMT 2011112410104544 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Life Member Pensions Campaign Pensions FAQs for Principals and Vice Principals regarding the NAHT strike action on 30th November 2011 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/industrial-action-advice-to-members/ 27921 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111123000000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:00:54 GMT 20111123160054 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:06:31 GMT 201111231640631 Site Administrator Principal Vice Principal FAQ Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Some messages that we hope will guide you in handling conversations with parents, the media and other interested parties. Please distribute this to as many members as possible to help ensure we are speaking with one collective voice. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/key-messages/ 27920 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:53:37 GMT 20111124095337 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:54:27 GMT 20111123155427 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:53:31 GMT 201111240995331 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Life Member Pensions Urgent advice - pensions campaign A range of posters for use on walls or placards along with a leaflet to distribute to the general public is available to download and print both in colour and in black and white. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/strike-day-resources/ 27900 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:45:25 GMT 20111125154525 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:13:58 GMT 20111123121358 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:45:14 GMT 201111251534514 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Top story Northern Ireland Pensions Urgent advice - pensions campaign Information on rallies and marches being organised by public sector unions on the 30th November 2011 for the pensions strike http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/events-being-held-on-30th-november-2011/ 27896 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111123000000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:50:34 GMT 20111123105034 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:26:22 GMT 201111231532622 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) claims criticisms of 'coasting schools' fail to acknowledge and encourage - the real achievements of England's pupils and teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/government-fails-to-recognise-progress/ 27894 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111123000000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:08:48 GMT 20111123100848 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:17:00 GMT 2011112312121700 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections 30th November 2011 Industrial Action http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/naht-industrial-action-advice-for-members/ 27878 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111122000000 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:34:07 GMT 20111122153407 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:42:06 GMT 201111221534206 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales The Student Finance Day for post 16 students was publicised on this website and other channels. You will be aware that it took place on November 14th. The organisers report a successful day. Headquarters would appreciate feedback from any members whose students took part. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/issues-relating-to-higher-education-transition/ 27877 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111122000000 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:33:15 GMT 20111122153315 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:58:54 GMT 201111221535854 Site Administrator Curriculum Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS 30 Tachwedd 2011 Gweithredu Diwydiannol http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/cyngor-gweithredu-diwydiannol-i-aelodau/ 27875 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111122000000 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:03:57 GMT 20111122150357 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:31:50 GMT 201111221533150 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Information regarding DfE guidance on reporting and assessment arrangements. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/reporting-and-assessment-arrangements-for-2012/ 27853 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111121000000 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:44:35 GMT 20111121144435 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:28:07 GMT 201111221532807 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Assessment Reminder to members about changes to the requirements for those in the role of SENCO. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/senco-qualifications-update-november-2011/ 27835 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:22 GMT 20111121124222 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:35:45 GMT 20111121123545 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:19 GMT 2011112112124219 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Learning Difficulties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Special Schools Curriculum and practice Assessment Qualifications Clarification for schools entering pupils for WJEC examinations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ending-of-modular-assessment-for-gcses/ 27831 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111121000000 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:19:22 GMT 20111121121922 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:33:32 GMT 2011112112123332 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary IAPS Assessment NAHT says the government's Education Bill paid too much attention to structures, powers and exaggerated disciplinary issues rather than supporting good quality teaching. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/teaching/move-on-from-structures-to-teaching-quality/ 27782 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111117000000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:53:28 GMT 20111117115328 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:07:08 GMT 2011111712120708 Site Administrator Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Parents and Pupils Teaching Governance Pupils Teaching and Learning Governing Bodies Behaviour Exclusion In one of the highest turnouts in recent ballots, members of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT NI) have voted to strike over proposals to cut pensions and drastically reduce funding to Education in Northern Ireland. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-ni-vote-to-strike-over-pension-cuts/ 27769 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111116000000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:25:00 GMT 20111116122500 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:33:26 GMT 2011111612123326 Site Administrator News Hot Topic 1 Northern Ireland Press Release Top story Northern Ireland Pensions Campaign NAHT Cymru statement on the Foundation Phase Child Development Assessment Profile (CDAP) http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/foundation-cdap-statement/ 27763 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111116000000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:38:59 GMT 20111116093859 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:55:03 GMT 201111160995503 Site Administrator Government Policy News Wales/Cymru Early Years Primary Top Story Wales Some frequently asked question regarding the school teachers' pay and conditions document requirements around working time for teachers and leadership group. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/faqs-working-time-directed-time/ 27727 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:49:19 GMT 20120315084919 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:21:56 GMT 20111111122156 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:49:11 GMT 201203150884911 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Flexible working Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Directed Time Staff management Pay and Conditions Directed Time PPA Time In one of the highest turnouts in recent ballots, members of the National Association of Head Teachers have voted overwhelmingly to strike over proposals to cut pensions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/countdown-to-prevent-industrial-action-begins/ 27708 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:01:15 GMT 20111114100115 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:18:10 GMT 20111109151810 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:01:05 GMT 2011111410100105 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions NAHT's National Executive is reviewing this result and considering what further action should now follow. Further information with be sent to each member in due course. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/ballot-result-shows-overwhelming-yes-vote/ 27707 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:58:53 GMT 20111114095853 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:08:13 GMT 20111109150813 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:58:42 GMT 201111140995842 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions Legislative requirements around the advertisement of head and deputy head teacher posts in Wales http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/advertising-head-and-deputy-head-posts-wales/ 27699 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111109000000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:06:51 GMT 20111109110651 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:23:34 GMT 2011111012122334 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Staff management Recruitment and Rights Recruitment Imposing a secondary school style of education on primaries by introducing subject specialists shows a misunderstanding of how young children learn, the National Association of Head teachers said today (Tuesday 8 November). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/primary-teachers-should-be-specialists-in-primary-pupils/ 27690 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:58:40 GMT 20111109085840 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:39:24 GMT 20111108163924 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:58:40 GMT 201111090885840 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Early Years Primary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Main Page Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice The Department for Education has set up a link to the online catalogue of approved synthetic phonics products and training. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/match-funding-for-systematic-synthetic-phonics/ 27687 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:58:35 GMT 20111108155835 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:46:09 GMT 20111108154609 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:58:35 GMT 201111081535835 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Special Schools IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager The School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009, and associated guidance, deal with the advertisement and appointments process of posts in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/advertising-head-and-deputy-head-posts-england/ 27683 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111108000000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:25:09 GMT 20111108122509 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:29:40 GMT 2012031911112940 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Staff management Recruitment and Rights Recruitment There has been speculation about school age students participating in the next round of protests against cuts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/guidance-to-schools-on-pupil-protests/ 27679 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111108000000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:10:07 GMT 20111108101007 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:14:34 GMT 2011110810101434 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Parents and Pupils Pupils Attendance Behaviour As the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) waits to hear if members have voted to strike, the union's leaders say there is still time for negotiations to end the pensions dispute. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/room-for-talk-says-naht-on-eve-of-ballot-result/ 27678 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:30:41 GMT 20111108163041 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:48:55 GMT 20111108094855 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:30:41 GMT 201111081643041 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Pensions Campaign Pensions As record falls in disposable income continued during September, the news that inflation has climbed to its highest level in 19 years spelt more bad news for our personal finances http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/will-you-achieve-your-financial-objectives/ 27669 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111107000000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:02:53 GMT 20111107130253 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:42:37 GMT 2012030810104237 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Associate Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager What do they want? Parenting groups have their say on education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-51-november-2011/ 27666 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:45:14 GMT 20111121114514 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:52:29 GMT 20111107115229 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:45:13 GMT 2011112111114513 Site Administrator Curriculum Special Educational Needs Disability Learning Difficulties Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus As the government releases its provisional review of this year's tests for final year primary pupils, school leaders look forward to a better system next year, which removes some of the major concerns with the marking of writing in particular. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/assessment-review-fails-to-register-scepticism/ 27661 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:27:47 GMT 20111108162747 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:13:42 GMT 20111104151342 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:27:47 GMT 201111081642747 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Target Setting Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Assessment NAHT welcomes greater clarity but suggests the new school admissions code could do more to level the playing field. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/governance/new-schools-admission-code-could-go-further/ 27645 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111103000000 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:12:56 GMT 20111103121256 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:35:00 GMT 2011110410103500 Site Administrator Legal Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Governing Bodies Governance Pupils Admissions Admissions A game of high stakes - should primary leaders play the Academy card? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-50-september-2011/ 27633 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:02:38 GMT 20111102150238 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:15:48 GMT 201111021531548 Site Administrator Curriculum Special Educational Needs Disability Learning Difficulties Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus Now in their 14th Year, the successful ERA Awards continue to make an impact on the companies and people nominated as winners. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/award-inspires-whole-school-community/ 27626 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:47:55 GMT 20111102134755 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:30:06 GMT 2011110410103006 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Further resources have been released to support Student Finance day on November 14th and to generally support schools and colleges in providing IAG to pupils considering applying for Higher Education places. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/student-finance-day/ 27624 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:12:31 GMT 20111102101231 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:21:29 GMT 2011110210102129 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Parents and Pupils Curriculum Infrastructure Finance UCAS has published details of its extensive consultation on reforming the process of applying for admission to higher education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/ucas-consultation/ 27613 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:55:40 GMT 20111031145540 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:46:28 GMT 20111031144628 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:55:40 GMT 201110311425540 Site Administrator Admissions Equal Opportunities Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE IAPS Consultations The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed the UCAS Admission Process Review Consultation published today (31 October 2011). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/naht-welcomes-university-admissions-review/ 27610 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:45:26 GMT 20111031144526 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:12:33 GMT 20111031141233 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:45:26 GMT 201110311424526 Site Administrator Admissions Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Links from Ofsted website: Completing the record of inspection evidence and judgements (independent schools) and Conducting inspections of independent schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-update-on-inspections-of-independent-schools/ 27606 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:15:07 GMT 20111101151507 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:28:11 GMT 20111031112811 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:15:07 GMT 201111011531507 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections NAHT (NI) Response to NI Assembly Education Committee Request for Evidence http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/c2k-filtering-policy-naht-ni-response/ 27601 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111031000000 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:55:55 GMT 20111031105555 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:27:16 GMT 2012022810102716 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Responses Consultations Top story Northern Ireland (1)Section 75 Audit of Inequalities and Action Plan (2) DE Equality Scheme: drawn up in accordance with section 75 NI Act 1998 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/naht-ni-response-to-equalities-consultations/ 27598 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:22:39 GMT 20111031102239 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:17:03 GMT 20111031101703 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:22:39 GMT 2011103110102239 Site Administrator Briefings/Reports Northern Ireland Responses Surveys Consultations Outcomes from the recent consultation announced. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/vocational-qualifications-guidance-issued/ 27597 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:45:26 GMT 20111031094526 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:35:43 GMT 20111031093543 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:45:25 GMT 201110310994525 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs A/AS levels Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Assessment Some frequently asked questions on changes to head teachers' pay, according to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/faqs-on-changes-to-head-teachers-pay-2011/ 27561 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:22:22 GMT 20111026122222 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:14:16 GMT 2012022711111416 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IFS researchers estimate that total public spending on education in the UK will fall by over 13% in real terms between 2010-11 and 2014-15. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/fast-falling-public-spend-on-uk-education/ 27558 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:52:34 GMT 20111025125234 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:48:56 GMT 20111025124856 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:52:34 GMT 2011102512125234 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Research is being carried out in support of the NCSL's work in developing training provision for chairs of governing bodies. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/research-into-the-role-of-chair-of-governors/ 27555 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:15:21 GMT 20111025131521 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:02:11 GMT 20111025110211 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:15:21 GMT 201110251311521 Site Administrator Leadership Leadership Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary A cross party motion at the National Assembly (press release below) which calls on the First Minister, Carwyn Jones to urge the UK Government to ensure proper consultation with education trade unions before industrial action takes place, has been welcomed by school leaders' union, NAHT Cymru. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-welcomes-cross-party-pensions-support/ 27541 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111024000000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:04:43 GMT 20111024100443 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:11:28 GMT 2011102510101128 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Press Release Top Story Wales Pensions NAHT has praised the efforts of pupils and teachers which lie behind this year's strong exam results and has warned the government against taking the credit or drawing false policy conclusions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/give-credit-where-it-is-due-for-gcse-results/ 27540 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111024000000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:52:41 GMT 20111024095241 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:33:38 GMT 201111081643338 Site Administrator Assessment Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations While welcoming parent feedback, the National Association of Head Teachers has reacted with alarm to a scheme for parents to leave feedback on their child's school on an Ofsted website, and warned against the potential for anonymous mischief-making. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-parent-survey-positive-but-open-to-abuse/ 27531 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:02:26 GMT 20111020110226 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:53:09 GMT 20111020105309 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:02:26 GMT 2011102011110226 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Parent Mother Father News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections English and Welsh suggested letter to parents regarding possible NAHT members' strike action, in English and Welsh http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/letter-to-parents-in-schools-affected-by-strike/ 27526 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:55:05 GMT 20111019145505 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:50:08 GMT 20111019145008 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:55:05 GMT 201110191425505 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru Bursar/SBM Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Pensions Key advice item The partnership between Dorothy Stringer, a 1,600-pupil comprehensive, and BISS, a private language school, is simple and probably unique. During the holidays, it uses the school premises to teach English to European teenagers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/dorothy-stringer-and-biss/ 27519 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:49:06 GMT 20111019144906 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:05:30 GMT 20111019140530 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:49:06 GMT 201110191424906 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Exchanges & Visits Interagency Working Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Primary Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NASEN provides resources to support teaching staff when teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/training-and-development/nasen-training-resources-for-sencos/ 27506 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:15:24 GMT 20120222161524 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:55 GMT 20111018124155 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:15:15 GMT 201202221641515 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Behavioural issues Child Protection Medical Needs Mental Health Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff Development This paper seeks to advise members on the range of routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and of possible implications for schools of taking a candidate for QTS. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/cp01-routes-to-qualified-teacher-status/ 27492 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111017000000 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:17:23 GMT 20111017141723 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:05:50 GMT 2012022211110550 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Advice Documents Curriculum and practice Teaching Staff Development Key advice item It is commonly asserted that teachers can only be observed for a maximum of 3 hours per year. This is not true. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/classroom-observation-and-monitoring-nov-2011/ 27491 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:13:04 GMT 20111130161304 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:16:18 GMT 20111017141618 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:12:59 GMT 201111301641259 Site Administrator Performance Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Staff management Performance Observation Performance Management Teachers' Conduct In England, with effect from 1 September 2008, certain arrangements for determining the pay for teachers changed, as a consequence of the introduction of the 2006 Performance Management Regulations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/pay-determinations-for-teachers-september-2011/ 27485 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:08:21 GMT 20111017150821 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:51:07 GMT 20111017115107 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:08:21 GMT 201110171530821 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Pay Scales Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay Key advice item This guidance is directly applicable to teachers in England who are subject to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2011 [the Document], by statute. It may be extrapolated in respect of teachers in other settings and contexts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/additional-threshold-guidance-2011-2012/ 27483 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:48:35 GMT 20120305134835 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:21:34 GMT 20111017112134 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:48:22 GMT 201203051314822 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Pay Scales Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay Key advice item NAHT has welcomed plans to protect teachers' anonymity after a new survey revealed that nearly half the allegations made against them are malicious, unsubstantiated or unfounded. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/teacher-protection-should-extend-to-all-staff/ 27476 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:39:38 GMT 20111017103938 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:32:31 GMT 20111017093231 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:39:38 GMT 2011101710103938 Site Administrator Government Policy Child Protection People Complaints Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Safeguarding Child Protection This document provides guidance on funding and qualification requirements for the Graduate Teacher Programme, including advice on designated recommending bodies and the role of the school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/cp02-graduate-teacher-programme/ 27464 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111014000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:32:41 GMT 20111014143241 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:52:30 GMT 201110241535230 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Advice Documents Curriculum and practice Staff Development Key advice item Michael Gove has suggested that there ought to be a debate about norm referencing A* A level outcomes. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/a-levels-back-to-the-future/ 27463 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:01:05 GMT 20111020160105 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:19:19 GMT 20111014141919 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:01:05 GMT 201110201640105 Site Administrator Assessment A/AS levels Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has congratulated Sir Michael Wilshaw on his appointment as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools and has listed its hopes for Ofsted under his leadership. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/nahts-wish-list-for-wilshaws-new-ofsted/ 27462 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:09:33 GMT 20111014140933 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:04:40 GMT 20111014140440 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:09:33 GMT 201110141420933 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections This NAHT guidance note, revised for October 2011, which is written from the point of view of a school with a delegated budget, is designed to give members an overview of performance based pay progression and to assist them in the identification of any practices that need review, refinement or revision. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/ups3-and-all-that-revised-october-2011/ 27459 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:21:27 GMT 20120222162127 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:36:51 GMT 20111014113651 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:21:16 GMT 201202221642116 Site Administrator Salaries Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay Performance Management Key advice item Suggested letter to parents regarding possible NAHT members' strike action http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/letter-to-parents-in-schools-affected-by-strike/ 27452 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111014000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:26:45 GMT 20111014092645 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:13:44 GMT 201111141531344 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Bursar/SBM Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Pensions Key advice item Urgent advice - pensions campaign DfE Consultation launched on October 6th and runs until January 5th 2012 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/study-programmes-for-16-19-year-olds/ 27435 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111012000000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:35:56 GMT 20111012113556 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:51:56 GMT 2011101211115156 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Curriculum and practice Curriculum Topics HMRC are giving employees in education an opportunity to declare untaxed income obtained via private tuition, coaching, etc. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/tax-catch-up-plan-for-teachers/ 27431 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111012000000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:13:35 GMT 20111012101335 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:39:00 GMT 2011101210103900 Site Administrator Salaries Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM This leaflet aims to provide guidance to help you practice more effective, well-planned procurement and ensure the very best value for your school or academy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/gi01-procurement-a-guidance-document/ 27422 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111011000000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:51:23 GMT 20111011145123 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:57:22 GMT 201110241535722 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Advice Documents Governance and Infrastructure Funding Procurement Key advice item Steve Kite, Head of Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School in Feltwell, Norfolk, recounts his experience in establishing his flexible working arrangement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/recruitment-and-rights-advice/succession-planning-a-practical-approach/ 27413 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:53:24 GMT 20111011095324 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:10:46 GMT 20111011091046 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:53:24 GMT 201110110995324 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Flexible working Staffing Structures Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Briefings/Reports Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Staff management Recruitment and Rights Induction School leaders welcome Twigg's return to education in shadow cabinet re-shuffle. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/twiggs-return-to-education-welcomed/ 27381 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:09:38 GMT 20111007160938 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:36:32 GMT 201110071643632 Site Administrator Government Policy Political Parties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Update on current health and safety guidance relating to activities in schools including educational visits http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/infrastructure-advice/health-and-safety-in-schools/ 27332 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:58:49 GMT 20111006105849 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:28 GMT 201110061420028 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item The Outdoor Education Adviser's Panel (OEAP) launched its new Guidance for the Management off-site visits and learning outside the classroom in April 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/education-visits-new-guidance/ 27281 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111220000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:48:57 GMT 20111005114857 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:16:12 GMT 201112201531612 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Curriculum and practice Teaching Off-Site Education School trips Key advice item Market update special the challenges and opportunities of investing to achieve your financial goals. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/investing-to-achieve-financial-goals/ 27271 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111005000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:10:42 GMT 20111005101042 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:04 GMT 2012030810104304 Site Administrator Member Services Members Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM We all want the best for pupils, say school leaders, but attacking the profession that guides them won't help. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/attacking-teaching-profession-wont-help-pupils/ 27260 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111005000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:33:34 GMT 20111005093334 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:29:54 GMT 2011101210102954 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions Guidance produced by NAHT Assure, on the process for early retirement of support staff in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/pay-and-conditions-advice/a003-premature-retirement-for-support-staff/ 27256 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:10:22 GMT 20111004151022 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:22:48 GMT 201203141532248 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Early Years Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Advice Documents Staff management Pay and Conditions Recruitment and Rights Advice from NAHT Assure to help with the process of premature retirement of teaching staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/pay-and-conditions-advice/premature-retirement-for-teachers/ 27252 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:17:25 GMT 20111004121725 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:25:07 GMT 201203141532507 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Early Years Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Advice Documents Staff management Pay and Conditions Recruitment and Rights The suspension of an employee is widely regarded as a neutral act but it is not as it can have such a serious impact on an employee that it should not be carried out without very careful consideration of the circumstances and the possible alternatives. Although not a neutral act suspension is not a disciplinary sanction. This is advice for members from NAHT Assure on how to deal with suspension of employees. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/staff-performance/suspension-guidance/ 27249 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:04:04 GMT 20111004120404 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:24:26 GMT 2012030112122426 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Early Years Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Advice Documents Staff management Performance Teachers' Conduct The flexible appointment of teachers and other staff to cover the different situations that a school faces is an important management tool. However, the introduction of legislation to cover the employment of staff on fixed term and temporary contracts has meant that schools now have to be very clear in the reasoning for the use of such contracts to employ staff. This guidance is intended to identify good practice relating to the use of fixed term, temporary contracts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/recruitment-and-rights-advice/a009-fixed-term-and-temporary-employees/ 27248 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:04:40 GMT 20111004110440 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:52:34 GMT 2011110810105234 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Early Years Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Advice Documents Staff management Recruitment and Rights The principles contained in this set of documents will help the governing body to minimise the effect of any redundancies on employees. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/redundancy-policy/ 27236 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:23:24 GMT 20111003122324 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:42:11 GMT 201204230994211 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights This model performance management policy and the supporting documents have been devised by NAHT assure for schools to use to meet the statutory requirements of The Education (School Teacher Performance Management) (England) Regulations 2006. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/performance-management-policy/ 27235 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:04:22 GMT 20111003120422 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:20:28 GMT 201203291312028 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Performance Performance Management This policy is intended to assist us in ensuring that we take all possible steps to avoid unlawful discrimination as it relates to our employment practice and the wider school community. Compliance with this policy should also ensure that employees do not unwittingly commit unlawful acts of discrimination. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/equality-model-policy/ 27234 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:53:53 GMT 20111003115353 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:44:53 GMT 201204230994453 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Equality Model Policies Recruitment and Rights The main reason for adopting an Equal Opportunities Policy is to identify, prevent and redress unfair discrimination against disadvantaged groups. The Equal Opportunities Policy will assist the Governing Body to address legal, managerial and social issues from the basis of a statement of commitment to equality supported by a more detailed policy and procedures for implementation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/equal-opportunities-policy/ 27233 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:38:40 GMT 20111003113840 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:30:44 GMT 201203141533044 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Equality Model Policies Recruitment and Rights This policy and procedure has been created by NAHT Assure to support school leaders in enabling their staff to report concerns confidentially. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a013-whistle-blowing-policy-and-procedure/ 27232 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:25:20 GMT 20111003112520 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:15:52 GMT 201203141531552 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights This procedure applies to school-based staff and sets out employees' entitlements' and obligations with regard to special leave, other than sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption, parental or annual leave. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/time-off-work-policy/ 27230 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:07:45 GMT 20111003110745 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:17:59 GMT 2012030112121759 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights Time The following policies are included in this document: - Maternity Leave Schemes for teaching and non-teaching staff - Parental Leave Scheme for all school based staff - Paternity Leave for all school based staff - Adoption Leave for all school based staff It is important that suitable rules and procedures are in place within schools which will promote fairness and consistency in the treatment of individual employees. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/parenting-policies/ 27227 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:55:29 GMT 20111003105529 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:24:25 GMT 201202231532425 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools These procedures are designed to resolve any concerns/disputes that arise in a timely fashion and in a manner which avoids adversarial exchanges. The focus is intended be on resolution rather than on dispute. The procedure[s] to be followed will depend on the particular nature of an individual's concern[s]. The procedures include: Grievance Bully and Harassment [Dignity at Work] Pay and Performance Management Appeals [see Pay and PM policies] Whistle Blowing http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a008-dispute-resolution-policy-and-procedures/ 27218 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:30:36 GMT 20111003103036 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:32:50 GMT 201203141533250 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights Teachers' Conduct Grievance The head teacher has delegated powers for granting flexible working as outlined in this document. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/flexible-working-policy/ 27217 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:20:05 GMT 20111003102005 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:20:54 GMT 2012030112122054 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights Time It is important that suitable rules and procedures are in place which will promote fairness and consistency in the treatment of individual employees with regard to sickness absence and which reflect the relevant policy on equal opportunities, and legislation covering health and safety issues and the avoidance of discrimination. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a006-sickness-absence-management/ 27215 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:14:14 GMT 20111003101414 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:28:51 GMT 201203141532851 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights The regulations give agency workers the same entitlement to basic employment and working conditions as those staff directly recruited by the hirer. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/recruitment-and-rights-advice/agency-worker-regulations-naht-briefing-note/ 27214 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:10:48 GMT 20111003101048 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:04:33 GMT 2012013111110433 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Staff management Key advice item An example of a Retirement Policy from Assure, to be used in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/retirement-policy/ 27213 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111003000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:05:32 GMT 20111003100532 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:22:37 GMT 2012030112122237 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Recruitment and Rights The new Ofsted inspection framework comes into effect in January 2012. This is a quick view of the points which stand out. It is not comprehensive and more detailed analysis will follow. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/quick-guide-to-the-new-ofsted-framework/ 27195 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:06:39 GMT 20110930150639 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:07:52 GMT 201109301640752 Site Administrator Assessment Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Another new framework for Ofsted; but it's how it's used that counts, say school leaders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/another-new-framework-for-ofsted/ 27187 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:18:45 GMT 20110930091845 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:46:17 GMT 201109300994617 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections This Disciplinary Procedure is separate and distinct from Competence/capability and Sickness Absence Management Procedures. This procedure should be used where staff have wilfully or deliberately refused to perform their duties in a satisfactory manner, or have committed an act of misconduct. Poor performance due to a lack of skill or ability and suspension/dismissal on health grounds are not regarded as disciplinary matters. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a002-disciplinary-procedure/ 27163 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110929000000 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:31:58 GMT 20110929143158 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:20:13 GMT 201203141532013 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management Required Performance Performance Management The School Staffing [England] Regulations 2003 require Governing bodies to have procedures for dealing with any lack of capability of their employees. They must also have regard to any guidance from the Secretary of State in managing capability. This model is consistent with such guidance. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/a001-capability-procedures-for-school-employees/ 27158 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110929000000 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:08:14 GMT 20110929120814 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:17:52 GMT 201203141531752 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Documents Model Policies Staff management The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed Andy Burnham's pledge to back apprenticeships and widen the narrow base of the proposed English Baccalaureate. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/value-vocational-courses/ 27150 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:57:46 GMT 20110928205746 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:13:19 GMT 20110928171319 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:57:46 GMT 201109282085746 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Curriculum and practice This advice on pay covers deputy and assistant heads employed in primary, secondary and special schools with delegated budgets, where the governing body is the relevant body, and also all those entitled under their contract of employment to be paid as deputy and assistant heads in Outdoor Education Centres, Pupil Referral Units and LA Central Services, where the LA is the relevant body. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/guidance-on-deputy-and-assistant-head-pay/ 27147 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:27:40 GMT 20120301122740 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:49:48 GMT 20110928154948 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:27:24 GMT 2012030112122724 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Pay Scales Pay Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay Key advice item This advice concerns head teachers' pay and covers heads employed in primary, secondary and special schools with delegated budgets, where the governing body is the relevant body; and also those entitled under their contract(s) of employment to be paid as heads, including members employed in Outdoor Education Centres, Pupil Referral Units and Local Authority Central Services, where the LA is the relevant body. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/guidance-on-head-teacher-pay/ 27143 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:01:55 GMT 20120223110155 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:07:27 GMT 20110928150727 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:01:44 GMT 2012022311110144 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Pay Scales Pay Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Pay and Conditions Pay and Performance Pay Pay Key advice item NAHT has welcomed Ed Miliband's pledge to cap tuition fees for higher education but said state schools were constantly raising their game to push bright pupils up the educational ladder. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/equality/miliband-pledge-to-ease-path-to-university/ 27134 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:10:48 GMT 20110928111048 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:08:17 GMT 20110928100817 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:10:48 GMT 2011092811111048 Site Administrator Equal Opportunities Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS There is currently some confusion as to the role of the School Improvement Partner (SIP) in relation to Head Teacher performance management (PM). Regulations put in place under the previous government specify that the governing body must take advice from an external adviser when undertaking performance management of the head teacher. All local authorities were required to put in place SIPs and, when these were appointed, the governing body had to use the SIP as the external adviser. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/use-of-sips-for-performance-management/ 27097 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:15:07 GMT 20110927091507 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:11:47 GMT 20110927091147 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:15:07 GMT 201109270991507 Site Administrator Performance SIP School Management Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Staff management Accountability Performance Performance Tables SIP Performance Management The September issue of our 'what's new' series. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-new-ni-sept-2011/ 27036 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:56:24 GMT 20110923155624 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:50:32 GMT 20110923155032 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:56:24 GMT 201109231535624 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New Already schools are requesting more information and dozens of bespoke quotes have been sent out. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/assure-is-open-for-business/ 27033 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:16:59 GMT 20110923151659 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:01:15 GMT 20110923150115 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:16:59 GMT 201109231531659 Site Administrator School Management Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager This document contains guidance on pay policies and sets out a model pay policy which is compliant with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2011. It is in Word format so schools can download and amend to suit their circumstances. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/model-pay-policy-for-england-september-2011/ 27018 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:54:19 GMT 20120223105419 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:55:00 GMT 20110923105500 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:54:03 GMT 2012022310105403 Site Administrator Employment Salaries Pay Pay Policy Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Model Policies Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay Key advice item This document contains guidance on pay policies and sets out a model pay policy which is compliant with the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2011. It is in Word format so schools can download and amend to suit their circumstances. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/model-pay-policy-for-wales-september-2011/ 27015 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:30:41 GMT 20110923103041 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:37:14 GMT 20110923093714 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:30:41 GMT 2011092310103041 Site Administrator Employment Salaries Pay Pay Policy Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools Model Policies Ballot papers will be despatched on Thursday 29 September and the ballot will close on Wednesday 9 November1. If its members vote yes, it will be the first time in the union's 114-year history that its members will have chosen to strike. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-confirms-ballot-dates-for-strike-action/ 27009 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:06:22 GMT 20110922140622 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:53:58 GMT 20110922115358 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:06:22 GMT 201109221420622 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Pensions Campaign Pensions The National Association of Head Teachers has given a cautious welcome to Nick Clegg's summer camps to help prepare deprived children for secondary education but said they must not be seen primarily as an antidote to broken Britain. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-welcomes-summer-camps-but-not-as-sin-bins/ 26982 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:25:02 GMT 20110921152502 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:16:46 GMT 20110921151646 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:25:02 GMT 201109211532502 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice There is much food for thought in this paper. We have accounts from school leaders about their experience of developing their schools towards being global schools. They come from different types of schools and have used different 'ways in'. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/education-leadership-series/global-learners-global-schools-elp-3/ 26979 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:08:19 GMT 20120306130819 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:41:03 GMT 20110921144103 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:08:19 GMT 201203061310819 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Education Leadership "This boost in funding to help pupils from deprived backgrounds is one step further towards levelling the playing field, ensuring that education achievement is not pre-determined by background." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/extra-cash-for-deprived-pupils/ 26957 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110920000000 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:21 GMT 20110919155621 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:04:02 GMT 201109210990402 Site Administrator Funding Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Child Protection Threshold guidance and model Request for Assessment forms, suitable for use in Round 12 (2011/12) are available, from the DfE. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/threshold-assessment-in-round-12-2011-12/ 26953 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110919000000 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:22:37 GMT 20110919152237 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:48 GMT 201202011530948 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Staff management Performance Performance Management Key advice item Government response to phonics pilot contains a few nonsense syllables of its own, say school leaders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/nonsense-syllables-in-phonics-pilot/ 26938 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:45:27 GMT 20110919094527 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:53:44 GMT 20110916165344 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:45:27 GMT 201109190994527 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Curriculum English Literacy Strategy Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Assessment The National Association of Head Teachers has welcomed a report which recommends raising standards of teaching to boost education results. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/heads-need-power-to-ensure-teaching-quality/ 26936 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110916000000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:44:31 GMT 20110916154431 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:20:16 GMT 201109161642016 Site Administrator Performance Discipline Performance Management People management Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Michael Gove's sudden doubts about the validity of outstanding ratings are disturbing given the speed with which the government has rushed to exempt outstanding schools from inspection and grant them Academy status. Perhaps this soul searching about the inspection regime should have happened first? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/the-inspection-system-is-failing-not-schools/ 26913 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:37:32 GMT 20110916093732 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:58:23 GMT 20110915165823 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:37:32 GMT 201109160993732 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Performance Tables Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document is available to download from the Department for Education's website http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/link-to-the-school-teachers-pay-and-conditions-document-2011/ 26866 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110905000000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:23:46 GMT 20110914112346 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:18:47 GMT 201201171531847 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay So called 'Gove Compare' website fails to give parents the most important information on education, says NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/gove-compare-website-is-useful-but-limited/ 26858 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:24:21 GMT 20110914102421 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:33:23 GMT 20110914093323 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:24:21 GMT 2011091410102421 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Performance Tables Targets Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections An open invitation to members and non-members of NAHT to attend a seminar for newly appointed principals in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-events/seminar-for-newly-appointed-principals/ 26828 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT 20110912130000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:05:07 GMT 20110912150507 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:35:21 GMT 201109211533521 Site Administrator Northern Ireland NI Events Education Conference for all School Leaders in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-events/nuke-the-work-life-myth/ 26826 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT 20110912120000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:52:40 GMT 20110912145240 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:36:01 GMT 201109211533601 Site Administrator Northern Ireland NI Events A summary of all events taking place for Northern Ireland members of NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-events/ 26820 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT 20110912090000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:23:56 GMT 20110912122356 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:01:52 GMT 2012033011110152 Site Administrator Northern Ireland A Legal Issues Conference suitable for all school leaders in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-events/managing-challenging-situations/ 26817 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT 20110912090000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:32:08 GMT 20110912113208 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:37:14 GMT 201109211533714 Site Administrator Northern Ireland NI Events NAHT Cymru comments on Estyn's report: Literacy and the Foundation Phase http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/estyns-report-literacy-the-foundation-phase/ 26813 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110912000000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:02:58 GMT 20110912100258 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:58:29 GMT 201201161425829 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Early Years Children's Centres Primary Special Schools Press Release Top Story Wales Russell Hobby. General Secretary, writes an open letter to members at the start of the new term, reflecting on the Summer break and the term ahead. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/summer-update-letter-from-russell-hobby/ 26722 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:55:20 GMT 20110906135520 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:51:40 GMT 20110906135140 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:55:20 GMT 201109061315520 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Letters Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Up to 25,000 teachers and lecturers will gather at Parliament on Wednesday, 26 October in a mass lobby to protest against ruthless pension cuts in the education sector. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/mass-lobby-at-parliament-to-protest-pension-cuts/ 26705 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110906000000 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:15:47 GMT 20110906101547 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:53:57 GMT 201109081425357 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Pensions Campaign Pensions Government has revoked regulations that specify procedures relating to changes in the school day. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/changes-to-school-session-times-september-2011/ 26690 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110905000000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:44:02 GMT 20110905114402 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:17:49 GMT 201202010991749 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Timetable Figures released today by the General Teaching Council for England show one in four primary schools in England still has no male registered teacher http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/teaching/lack-of-male-teachers-in-primary-schools/ 26674 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:41:18 GMT 20110902124118 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:55:52 GMT 2011090212125552 Site Administrator School Management People Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM 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. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/98-per-cent-of-schools-are-getting-safeguarding-right/ 26670 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:21:32 GMT 20110905132132 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:38:22 GMT 20110902093822 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:21:32 GMT 201109051312132 Karen Morris Performance Inspections Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Summary of information provided in recent Ofsted Newsletters. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-newsletter-summary-august-2011/ 26643 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110830000000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:23:23 GMT 20110830102323 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:23:34 GMT 201108311532334 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections This document sets out guidance on what is expected of those who are seeking to take on this additional responsibility. These standards help to ensure that all higher level teaching assistants have the necessary skills and expertise to make an active contribution to pupils' learning. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/professional-standards-for-teachers-and-htlas/ 26630 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110825000000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:57:04 GMT 20110825135704 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:02:03 GMT 201202011640203 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Staff management Performance Performance Management Staff Development Support Staff Key advice item GCSE success should be celebrated and not distorted by empty rows on subject matter. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/argument-over-soft-subjects-wastes-potential/ 26629 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110825000000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:42:41 GMT 20110825134241 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:46:44 GMT 201108261534644 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Assessment The Bill makes it an offence (subject to a fine) to publish any information that would identify a teacher who is subject of an allegation of misconduct that would constitute a criminal offence where the alleged victim is a registered pupil at the school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-and-childrens-bill/education-bill-malicious-allegations/ 26567 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110202000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:49:52 GMT 20110823154952 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:13:59 GMT 201108231641359 Site Administrator Government Policy Complaints Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Education Bill The Bill abolishes the GTCE and provides for the Secretary of State to provide regulatory functions for the teaching profession in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-and-childrens-bill/education-bill-school-workforce/ 26566 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110202000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:48:47 GMT 20110823154847 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:14:26 GMT 201108231641426 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms People Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports England Early Years Primary Secondary Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Bill The Bill reforms the process for reviews of permanent exclusions. It also repeals the duty on schools to give 24 hours' written notice of a detention to parents, and the duty on all schools to enter into a behaviour and attendance partnership with other schools in their area. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-and-childrens-bill/education-bill-exclusions-and-behaviour/ 26565 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110202000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:46:49 GMT 20110823154649 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:14:49 GMT 201108231641449 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms Exclusion Discipline Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports England Early Years Primary Secondary Education Bill Part 1 of the Bill makes it possible to introduce free early years provision for children of two years of age from disadvantaged backgrounds. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-and-childrens-bill/education-bill-early-years/ 26564 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110202000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:44:05 GMT 20110823154405 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:15:29 GMT 201108231641529 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Education Bill A summary page for the 2011 Education and Children's Bill. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-and-childrens-bill/ 26562 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110215000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:38:15 GMT 20110823153815 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:42:49 GMT 201108231534249 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager This Part extends the power of members of staff at schools and further education institutions to search pupils without their consent for an item that has been, or is likely to be, used to commit an offence or cause injury to the pupil or another, or damage property, and to search for items banned under the school rules. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/education-bill-discipline/ 26561 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110202000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:34:08 GMT 20110823153408 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:35:44 GMT 201108231533544 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms Behavioural issues Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports England Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Bill Susan Young provides a summary of the key education issues outlined in the Queen's Speech on Monday 25th may 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/queens-speech/ 26554 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:25:07 GMT 20110823152507 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:27:40 GMT 201108311642740 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary FE Foundation Stage (NAHT) has criticised suggestions that free schools will offer parents and pupils extended services that are unavailable elsewhere in the state sector http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/organisational-structures/free-school-extras-are-nothing-new/ 26551 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:19:46 GMT 20110823151946 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:51:36 GMT 2011090210105136 Site Administrator Government Policy Extended Schools Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Press Release Children Centre Leader/Manager Free Schools An exploration of some of the important trends emerging from this year's results. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/-analysis2011-a-level-results/ 26529 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:22:29 GMT 20110823102229 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:25:50 GMT 201108311532550 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Latest updates in Ofsted's Early Years Newsletter. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ofsted-early-years-inspection-and-regulation/ 26526 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:18:59 GMT 20110823091859 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:27:14 GMT 201108311532714 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Extended Schools Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item Important changes in Ofsted inspection paperwork and other helpful information which was provided in recent Ofsted newsletters. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/inspection-of-special-educational-needs/ 26518 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110822000000 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:02:30 GMT 20110822160230 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:54:07 GMT 2011092112125407 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Targets Extended Schools Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Accountability and Community The NAHT has responded to the DFE consultation on the proposed changes to performance management capapbility arrangements for teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/response-to-performance-management-changes/ 26490 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110819000000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:05:46 GMT 20110819120546 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:06:27 GMT 201111291640627 Julie Cully Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Responses Top Story England Bursar/SBM Teachers' Pensions has issued advice on roles which may fall outside the Teachers' Pension Scheme. This note sets out the issues and advises members on how they may ascertain whether or not they are eligible for membership of the TPS. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/executive-heads-membership-of-the-tps/ 26482 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110819000000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:23:01 GMT 20110819092301 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:05:56 GMT 201110311640556 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pensions In the wake of national uncertainty and doubt following the summer riots, another year of A-level success shows that the vast majority of our young people are hard-working, responsible, and increasingly well educated, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said today. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/a-level-success-ideal-antidote-to-gloom-about-riots-say-school-leaders/ 26465 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110818000000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:57:10 GMT 20110818095710 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:01:39 GMT 201108261640139 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM The June edition of our Northern Ireland office's 'What's New' series. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-newjune-2011/ 26443 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:50:39 GMT 20110815165039 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:49:29 GMT 20110815164929 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:50:39 GMT 201108151645039 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New The January edition of our Nothern Ireland office's 'What's New' series. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-newjanuary-2011/ 26442 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:48:35 GMT 20110815164835 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:47:19 GMT 20110815164719 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:48:35 GMT 201108151644835 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New The March edition of our Northern Ireland office's 'What's New' update. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-newmarch-2011/ 26439 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:43:42 GMT 20110815164342 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:20:24 GMT 20110815162024 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:43:42 GMT 201108151644342 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New Guidance for Academies and Academy Trusts http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/freedom-of-information-act-2000-for-academies/ 26437 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110815000000 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:46:30 GMT 20110815144630 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:11:29 GMT 201110311641129 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Guidance for maintained schools on the Freedom of Information Act 2000. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/freedom-of-information-act-2000/ 26436 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110815000000 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:43:29 GMT 20110815144329 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:35:32 GMT 201108311533532 Site Administrator Data Protection Freedom of Information Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governance and Infrastructure Governance Data Protection Freedom of Information The last few weeks have seen a significant amount of worldwide stock market volatility, prompting plenty of media coverage. If you have existing investments, you may be feeling uneasy by what you've been reading in the paper or viewing on TV - especially if you've not heard from your financial adviser. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/what-does-financial-uncertainty-mean-for-you/ 26416 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:39:28 GMT 20110812093928 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:25:07 GMT 20110812092507 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:39:28 GMT 201108120993928 Site Administrator Financial planning Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS The six-week summer holidays are always welcomed following an exhausting school year. If you're approaching retirement in the near future, thoughts may already be turning towards the time in your life where you'll be able to relax all year round. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/are-you-ready-to-make-the-most-of-retirement/ 26412 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:58:55 GMT 20110811165855 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:55:43 GMT 20110811165543 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:58:55 GMT 201108111645855 Site Administrator Retirement Financial planning Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed a report by Carol Vorderman as a forward-looking contribution to the teaching of mathematics in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/carol-vorderman-sats-dont-add-up/ 26372 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110808000000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:58:57 GMT 20110808155857 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:02:12 GMT 201108261640212 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS For the 29th consecutive month*, the Bank of England has kept Base Rate at the historic low level of 0.5%. This continues to have a major impact on the rates available via traditional bank and building society savings accounts meaning your money is unlikely to be earning a rewarding rate of return. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/low-interest-rates-derailing-your-aspirations/ 26369 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:41:46 GMT 20110808114146 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:25:43 GMT 20110808102543 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:41:46 GMT 2011080811114146 Site Administrator Financial planning Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Special Schools Life Member Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The May issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-may-2011/ 26361 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:32:01 GMT 20120104093201 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:50:48 GMT 20110805155048 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:32:01 GMT 201201040993201 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head International Primary Secondary Special Schools enews The March issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-march-2011/ 26359 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:28:43 GMT 20120104092843 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:45:11 GMT 20110805154511 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:28:42 GMT 201201040992842 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head International Primary Secondary Special Schools enews The February edition of the ESHA e-zine. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/overseas/esha-magazine-february-2011/ 26357 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:34:10 GMT 20120104093410 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:34:20 GMT 20110805153420 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:34:10 GMT 201201040993410 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head International Primary Secondary Special Schools enews In 2011, a few leading high street organisations announced reduced levels of financial planning services, which in some cases mean their clients' will no longer be able to receive face-to-face advice. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/can-you-still-rely-on-your-financial-advisor/ 26356 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:52:32 GMT 20110805165232 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:10:14 GMT 20110805151014 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:52:32 GMT 201108051645232 Site Administrator Financial planning Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Ofqual has released a statement regarding action taken to ensure that candidates affected are not disadvantaged. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/action-taken-on-errors-in-summer-exams/ 26353 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:40:04 GMT 20110831154004 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:38:05 GMT 20110805133805 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:40:04 GMT 201108311534004 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Graduate leaders 'drive up standards' in nursery provision. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/evaluation-of-the-graduate-leader-fund/ 26347 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:46:02 GMT 20110831154602 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:04:55 GMT 20110804140455 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:46:02 GMT 201108311534602 Site Administrator Government Policy Finance Grants Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England FE Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Commenting on the Interim Key Stage 2 test results released today, the National Association of Head Teachers highlighted the importance of recognising the hard of work of all Year 6 pupils who took the tests this year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/recognise-success-and-to-improve-the-system/ 26331 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110802000000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:54:49 GMT 20110802125449 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:52:02 GMT 201201051425202 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Northern Ireland TPS - member contributions http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/northern-ireland-tps-pension-update-15/ 26328 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110802000000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:28:26 GMT 20110802102826 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:54:13 GMT 2011090611115413 Orla Davy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Northern Ireland Life Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Top story Northern Ireland Updates 'Both temporary and permanent exclusions fell significantly last year, testimony to the hard work of heads and teachers in managing behaviour.' http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/reduction-in-school-exclusions/ 26295 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:03:37 GMT 20110826160337 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:02:48 GMT 20110729100248 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:03:37 GMT 201108261640337 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Banning Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager This is not a consultation. The government had made up its mind a long time ago to raid the teachers pension scheme. We now have the privilege of commenting on how efficiently it plans to do so. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/raid-on-teachers-pensions-begins/ 26281 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110728000000 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:14:41 GMT 20110728131441 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:35:10 GMT 201108300993510 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Pensions Campaign The NAHT welcomes the comprehensive, reasoned and constructive report on the English Baccalaureate. The Select Committee offers a trenchant criticism of the failure to consult and its retrospective application to the 2010 performance tables in addition to querying much of the rationale used to justify its introduction. In much of this, the English Baccalaureate provides a case-study of the disjointed approach characterising so much policy implementation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-welcomes-report-on-english-baccalaureate/ 26277 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110728000000 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:06:18 GMT 20110728100618 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:37:21 GMT 201108300993721 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The letter, available here, sets out the basis on which all the associations believe that the scheme specific discussions should take place. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/tps-joint-unions-letter-update-14/ 26226 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110726000000 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:08:48 GMT 20110726150848 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:53:40 GMT 2011090611115340 Orla Davy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Updates On 1 July 2011 the DfE issued revised actuarial factors in relation to the early retirement provision: Actuarially Adjusted Benefits (previously know as Actuarially Reduced Benefits). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/tps-actuarially-adjusted-benefits-update-13/ 26218 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110726000000 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:13:00 GMT 20110726121300 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:53:16 GMT 2011090611115316 Orla Davy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Updates The information in this Update relates only to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (England and Wales). It is likely that consultations on the teachers' schemes for Northern Ireland and Scotland will either shadow or follow the discussions on the England and Wales scheme. Information relating to the review of the Northern Ireland and Scotland schemes will be provided when available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensions-review-contributions-update-12/ 26211 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110725000000 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:34:28 GMT 20110725113428 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:52:49 GMT 2011090611115249 Orla Davy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Updates NAHT has welcomed today's publication of short, clear guidelines on discipline but warned against giving a false impression of school behaviour. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/keep-perspective-on-discipline/ 26208 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110722000000 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:20:53 GMT 20110722152053 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:39:37 GMT 201108300993937 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Schools Forums Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT has confirmed that it is considering joint strategies with fellow teaching unions to challenge the government over planned pension cuts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/joint-strategies-to-defend-pensions/ 26182 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110720000000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:17:37 GMT 20110720151737 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:43:57 GMT 201108300994357 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Pensions Campaign The DfE set out details in its 'Statement of Intent' released on July 20th of the aspects of school performance to be included in the next iteration of performance tables. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/2011-performance-tables-content/ 26173 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:05:34 GMT 20110831160534 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:09:17 GMT 20110720130917 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:05:34 GMT 201108311640534 Site Administrator Performance Performance Tables Targets Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Circumstances leading to redundancy are not uncommon at the best of times: they may be much higher in the current financial climate. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/sm01-redundancy-in-maintained-schools/ 26168 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110720000000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:58:12 GMT 20110720115812 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:56:26 GMT 201110311425626 Site Administrator Employment Conditions of Service School Management People management Staffing Structures Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Special Schools FE Top Story England IAPS Redundancy Advice Documents Staff management Recruitment and Rights Trade Unions Key advice item NAHT has backed the findings of a report condemning the government's handling of changes to educational support allowances for 16-18 year olds. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/scrapping-allowance-left-young-people-in-limbo/ 26160 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110719000000 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:20:34 GMT 20110719152034 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:48:04 GMT 201108300994804 Site Administrator Government Policy Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT has welcomed the Department for Education's consultation on school revenue funding1 and has recognised that it could represent a turning point in terms of the way that school budgets are determined. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/funding-consultation-could-be-turning-point/ 26156 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110719000000 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:31:13 GMT 20110719143113 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:51:29 GMT 201108300995129 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager In the recent edition of Which? magazine, almost 3,000 Which? members who have private medical insurance, were surveyed on how satisfied they were with their CS Healthcare cover. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/a-clean-bill-of-health-from-which/ 26142 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:31 GMT 20120202165031 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:12:04 GMT 20110718161204 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:31 GMT 201202021645031 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Health Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM The Department has launched the new Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) today. The standard is available to schools to use from September 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/launch-of-schools-financial-value-standard/ 26139 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:36:05 GMT 20111115113605 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:37:58 GMT 20110718153758 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:36:01 GMT 2011111511113601 Site Administrator Government Policy Finance Audit and Accounting Budget Management FMSiS Budgets Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT has welcomed the Government's acceptance of recommendations which pave the way towards fairer measurement for schools and more accurate assessment for primary pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/bew-significant-step-towards-fairer-system/ 26136 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110718000000 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:21:39 GMT 20110718142139 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:54:01 GMT 201108300995401 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Assessment Action Research associate summary report focusing on the types of leadership support that headteachers found most helpful in assisting the school to develop an agenda for change and identifying and resolving its own problems. It reflects the views of eight headteachers in Greater Manchester. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/report-face-to-face-leadership-support/ 26126 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:34:04 GMT 20111115113404 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:00:24 GMT 20110718130024 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:33:53 GMT 2011111511113353 Site Administrator School Management Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Research Papers England Primary Top Story England IAPS Latest advice added to the Northern Ireland area of the NAHT website http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/ 26123 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:26:17 GMT 20110923162617 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:38:17 GMT 20110718113817 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:26:17 GMT 201109231642617 Site Administrator Northern Ireland Thousands of pupils and their families may have been affected by inaccurate SATs marking this year, according to a survey by the National Association of Head Teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/1700-heads-let-down-by-poor-marking/ 26122 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:47 GMT 20120105161347 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:18:05 GMT 20110718111805 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:17 GMT 201201051641317 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Steve Smethurst meets five school and college leaders who have been awarded OBEs in HM the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/queens-birthday-presents-for-school-leaders/ 26116 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:04:55 GMT 20110718160455 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:12:14 GMT 20110718101214 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:04:50 GMT 201107181640450 Site Administrator People Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS The new standards replace the existing standards for Qualified Teacher Status and the Core professional standards previously published by the Training and Development Agency for Schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/leaders-guide-tonew-teaching-standards/ 26098 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110715000000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:50:41 GMT 20110715155041 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:30:36 GMT 201108311643036 Site Administrator Government Policy People Leadership People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... Russell Hobby has described draft plans to raise teachers' standards as a welcome foundation on which to build better practice. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/naht-supports-proposed-new-teachers-standards/ 26092 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110714000000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:19:33 GMT 20110714161933 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:55:47 GMT 201108300995547 Site Administrator Performance People Leadership Staff Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is warning head teachers to be vigilant to students who may be about to fall victim to a forced marriage. Usually, these teenagers some of whom may be under-age are taken abroad, believing they are going on holiday, and compelled to enter marriages with a partner they have never met or seen before. However, some forced marriages also take place in this country. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/signs-of-forced-marriages/ 26090 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:24:54 GMT 20111114102454 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:21:15 GMT 20110714152115 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:24:43 GMT 2011111410102443 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England IAPS Safeguarding The National Association of Head Teachers has welcomed research which highlights the contribution of Children's Centres in improving the life chances of disadvantaged young people. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/critical-nature-of-early-years-intervention/ 26076 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110713000000 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:39:44 GMT 20110713143944 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:57:49 GMT 201108300995749 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Home/school agreements Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding The Government has recently signaled its intention to make over 200 primary schools become sponsored academies by 2012/13. It is anticipated that the first schools facing this intervention will become academies by September 2012. A further 500 primary schools may be under longer term threat. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/forced-academies/ 26061 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110713000000 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:07:02 GMT 20110713110702 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:48:30 GMT 201109141644830 Site Administrator Legal Government Policy School Management Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Primary Secondary Top Story England Governance and Infrastructure Organisational Structures Academies Article from The Guardian newspaper (12/07/11) about head teachers fear that their targets may be missed thanks to what some say is 'appalling' SATs marking. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/appalling-marking-of-this-years-sats-tests/ 26049 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:22:29 GMT 20111110092229 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:21:00 GMT 20110712152100 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:22:29 GMT 201111100992229 Julie Cully Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Top Story England IAPS Frequently asked questions about dedicated headship time. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/dedicated-headship-time/ 26039 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:06:12 GMT 20110712100612 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:35:19 GMT 2011082411113519 Site Administrator Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Workload Frequently asked questions related to leadership and management time entitlement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/leadership-and-management-faq/ 26038 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:00:23 GMT 20110712100023 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:05:26 GMT 201201261640526 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Workload Common questions relating to work life balance for school leaders and staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/work-life-balance-faqs/ 26036 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:59:05 GMT 20110712095905 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:58:08 GMT 2012022310105808 Site Administrator Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Staff management Your Conditions of Service Recruitment and Rights Workload and Conditions Time Workload Key advice item FAQs on Sick pay /leave in maintained schools in England and Wales where the "Conditions of Service for School Teachers in Engalnd and Wales" (commonly known as the Burgundy Book) has been incorporated into the contract of employment. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/sick-pay-faqs/ 26035 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:58:16 GMT 20110712095816 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:56:27 GMT 2012022310105627 Site Administrator Salaries Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Rights and Issues Pay Absence /Leave Key advice item Frequently asked questions on issues surrounding Planning Preparation and Assessment time for staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/ppa-faqs/ 26034 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:57:37 GMT 20110712095737 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:20:33 GMT 2011082411112033 Site Administrator People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Staff management Pay and Conditions PPA Time Resignation dates/periods of notice in maintained schools in England and Wales where the Conditions of service for school teachers in England and Wales (commonly known as the Burgundy Book) is incorporated into teachers' contracts http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/resignation-notice-faqs/ 26033 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:57:09 GMT 20110712095709 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:39:02 GMT 201203141533902 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Staff management Recruitment and Rights Resignation Frequently asked questions on Behaviour Issues and their suggested answers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/behavioural-issues/ 26032 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:56:35 GMT 20110712095635 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:17:52 GMT 2011082411111752 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Parents and Pupils Pupils Behaviour Answers to frequently asked questions on exclusions http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/exclusions-faqs/ 26031 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:56:08 GMT 20110712095608 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:16:08 GMT 2011082411111608 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Parents and Pupils Pupils Exclusion Questions about the admissions procedures and processes http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/admissions-faqs/ 26030 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:55:39 GMT 20110712095539 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:37:20 GMT 201108261643720 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Governance and Infrastructure Governance Admissions Answers to questions relating to allocation of time to subjects. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/subject-time/ 26029 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:55:12 GMT 20110712095512 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:38:15 GMT 2011091412123815 Site Administrator Curriculum Subjects Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Primary Curriculum and practice Curriculum Arts English Humanities ICT Languages Maths Science Sex education Swimming FAQs related to the contents of the Annual Report to Parents and suggested answers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/annual-report-to-parents/ 26028 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:54:36 GMT 20110712095436 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:23:10 GMT 2011091412122310 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Accountability and Community Parents and Pupils Accountability Parents Reports Engagement Key advice item Commonly asked questions on issues surrounding Early Years provision and suggested answers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/early-years-faqs/ 26027 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:54:00 GMT 20110712095400 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:46:31 GMT 2011082410104631 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children Centre Leader/Manager Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Common questions relating to the requirements for lesson planning with suggested answers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/lesson-planning-faqs/ 26026 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:53:16 GMT 20110712095316 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:43:59 GMT 2011082410104359 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools About Staff management Performance Lesson Planning Requirements Common questions relating to the teaching of Religious Education in schools and their suggested answers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/religious-education-faq/ 26025 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:52:50 GMT 20110712095250 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:16:58 GMT 201108240991658 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Curriculum and practice Curriculum Religious Education Some frequently asked questions on the teaching of swimming, and their answers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/swimming-faqs/ 26024 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:52:14 GMT 20110712095214 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:55:29 GMT 2012042511115529 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head FAQ Advice England Early Years Primary Curriculum and practice Curriculum Swimming Claims that, 'new figures show the importance of the English Baccalaureate', are mistaken and indicate nothing of the kind, school leaders said. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/stats-fail-to-back-bacc/ 25983 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110707000000 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:08:16 GMT 20110707160816 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:17:28 GMT 2011083010101728 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England NAHT has produced a PowerPoint presentation for use when talking to branches and other interested parties about the pensions campaign. Simply download and add your contact details to the final slide. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-campaign-presentation/ 25980 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110707000000 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:03:04 GMT 20110707150304 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:19:33 GMT 2011082612121933 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Urgent advice - pensions campaign Article in The Independent newspaper discussing a report that suggests children's reading standards may be damaged by the Government's promotion of teaching phonics in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/mps-phonics-obsession-will-turn-children-off/ 25978 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:07:06 GMT 20110707150706 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:23:51 GMT 20110707122351 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:07:02 GMT 201107071530702 Site Administrator Curriculum English Literacy Strategy Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The following are some frequently asked questions in relation to the NAHT pension campaign which will hopefully clarify some of the issues for NAHT members. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/naht-pensions-campaign-faqs/ 25957 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110706000000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:19:33 GMT 20110706091933 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:38:26 GMT 2011082411113826 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Life Member Legal Cover Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Urgent advice - pensions campaign The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says members have been queuing up to register alarm about this year's SATs marking. Many claim that both higher and lower attaining pupils have been graded incorrectly, making a mockery of the investment of time and energy by pupils and teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/sats-marking-mistakes-unacceptable/ 25952 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110705000000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:14:32 GMT 20110705101432 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:17:22 GMT 201201051641722 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has urged the government to begin real negotiations if it wants to keep pension talks on track. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/keep-talks-on-track/ 25940 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110701000000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:40:55 GMT 20110701094055 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:31:06 GMT 2011083010103106 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Top Story England Pensions Campaign NAHT is receiving a number of calls and emails regarding the quality of KS2 National Curriculum Test marking. We are discussing these concerns with senior personnel at QCDA, but members concerned about the quality and accuracy of marking should familiarise themselves with the 2011 Key Stage 2 Reviews guidance for schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/concern-over-quality-of-ks2-test-marking/ 25923 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110630000000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:29:53 GMT 20110630112953 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:19:27 GMT 201201051641927 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice Assessment Testing This advice deals with the issue of when the head is absent from the school and what can or cannot be required of other staff members. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pc03-vacancy-absence-of-head-teacher/ 25903 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110628000000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:18:19 GMT 20110628111819 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:58:24 GMT 201110311425824 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Conditions of Service Workload School Management People People management Recruitment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Your Conditions of Service Rights and Issues Absence /Leave Key advice item NAHT has compiled this job application/interview checklist to assist head members looking to move posts and those taking up their first headship. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/pc02-applying-for-a-job-head-teachers/ 25902 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110628000000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:05:42 GMT 20110628110542 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:41 GMT 201110311530041 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Workload School Management People Recruitment Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Advice Documents Staff management Pay and Conditions Job Descriptions Key advice item NAHT has compiled this job application/interview checklist to assist deputy and assistant head members looking to move posts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/pc01-applying-for-a-job-deputy-assistant-head/ 25900 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110628000000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:31:49 GMT 20110628103149 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:03:19 GMT 201110311530319 Site Administrator Employment Conditions of Service School Management Recruitment Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Staff management Pay and Conditions Job Descriptions Key advice item Michael Gove's advice to schools to draft in armies of volunteers to cover for striking teachers has been greeted with grave concern by the National Association of Head Teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/strike-action-caution-against-use-of-volunteers/ 25883 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110627000000 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:18:59 GMT 20110627161859 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:33:31 GMT 2011083010103331 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign The NAHT General Secretary has spoken to Channel 4 news following Michael gove's letters to schools and LAs. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensions-russell-hobby-speaks-to-c4-news/ 25863 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:24:47 GMT 20111026132447 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:01:11 GMT 20110627110111 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:24:47 GMT 201110261312447 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions Government Policy Employment Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign The Secretary of State has written to Local Authorities to comment on the Industrial Action and suggest ways that they can encourage schools to saty open. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/response-to-secretary-of-state-letter-to-las/ 25848 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:47:43 GMT 20110902104743 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:49:05 GMT 20110624154905 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:47:43 GMT 2011090210104743 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions Government Policy Pensions Retirement Conditions of Service School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Responses Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign The Secretary of State has written to all schools concerning the industrial action that is due to take place on 30th June 2011. Here you will find NAHT's comments on the letter. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/naht-responds-to-gove-letter-to-schools/ 25835 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:25:36 GMT 20110624162536 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:54 GMT 20110624120054 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:25:32 GMT 201106241642532 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions Government Policy Pensions Retirement Conditions of Service School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Responses Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign Members of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) have responded with anger to a letter attempting to put pressure on schools to stay open despite planned industrial action on June 30. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/heads-will-act-responsibly-over-strike-closures/ 25832 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110624000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:25:04 GMT 20110624112504 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:35:27 GMT 2011083010103527 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign This basic calculator is designed to demonstrate how much you will lose if the Coalition Government's proposals for change to the Teachers' Pension Scheme are implemented. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pension-loss-calculator/ 25825 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110624000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:25:34 GMT 20110624102534 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:50:18 GMT 201201300995018 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Key advice item Urgent advice - pensions campaign susan Young provides a summary of Lord Bew's final report. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/leadersguidetobewfinalreport/ 25815 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110623000000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:20:04 GMT 20110623152004 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:43:17 GMT 2011083110104317 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Top Story England IAPS Assessment Action Accountability and Community Curriculum and practice Accountability Assessment Performance Tables SATs Testing Many steps in this report to make the current system of accountability less arbitrary and less unfair - to both pupils and schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/summary-and-analysis-of-the-bew-review-report/ 25810 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:18:49 GMT 20110623111849 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:52:57 GMT 20110623105257 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:18:31 GMT 2011062311111831 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Responses Top Story England Assessment Action Bursar/SBM More teacher assessment and focus on progress are positive steps forward, say school leaders http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/bew-review-shows-promise/ 25806 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110623000000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:50:29 GMT 20110623095029 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:53:19 GMT 2012011011115319 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Teacher Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Top Story England Associate Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Dealing with the fallout from family breakups is anincreasing part of the workload for school leaders,particularly those in primary schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/pp01-parental-conflict/ 25797 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110622000000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:59:46 GMT 20110622155946 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:58:10 GMT 201110241535810 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Complaints Child Protection Key advice item The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has condemned suggestions by Michael Gove that schools should be encouraged to fight for pupils. In an article in yesterday's The Times, (Tuesday June 21) Mr Gove signalled that he wanted neighbouring schools to act in competition, not collaboration, with each other. Responding to a question from a journalist, Mr Gove apparently said he thought poaching pupils was, a good thing. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/competing-for-pupils-will-widen-the-divide/ 25790 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110622000000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:16:09 GMT 20110622151609 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:40:27 GMT 2011083010104027 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Non-statutory guidance to schools and colleges concerning the administration of the replacement for EMA http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/funding-advice/16-19-bursary-fund-guidance/ 25779 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:47:43 GMT 20110621144743 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:03:01 GMT 2011090212120301 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Bursar/SBM Governance and Infrastructure Funding Ofqual is conducting a consultation on arrangements for aggregation beyond 2013 when the current arrangements cease. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/diploma-consultation/ 25765 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:45:56 GMT 20110621114556 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:52:22 GMT 201109050995222 Site Administrator Assessment Diplomas Testing Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice Assessment Diplomas Members have sought clarification about whether schools are still required to publish a School Profile. The following statement appeared on the DfE's website in May. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/status-of-the-school-profile/ 25763 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:29:00 GMT 20110621112900 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:56:34 GMT 201109050995634 Site Administrator School Policies Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Governing Bodies Accountability and Community Accountability School Profile School Prospectus The impact on teachers' pay. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/public-sector-pay-freeze/ 25761 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:03:04 GMT 20110621110304 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:32:25 GMT 2012011011113225 Site Administrator Employment Salaries Pay Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay NAHT has hit out at the government's claims of falling examination standards. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/students-being-undermined-for-good-headlines/ 25760 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:58:22 GMT 20110621095822 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:43:06 GMT 2011083010104306 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM The CRB has published new guidance to help with the completion of the CRB application form. The guidance is split into two separate guides, one for applicants and one for Countersignatories, and both carefully explain the steps that must be taken to ensure that the application form is completed correctly, which should minimise errors and prevent application forms from being returned. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/advice-for-completing-crb-disclosure-form/ 25719 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110617000000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:03:56 GMT 20110617150356 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:05:09 GMT 201201031310509 Site Administrator Legal CRB Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Parents and Pupils Staff management Pupils Recruitment and Rights Child Protection Recruitment The National Association of Head Teachers will ballot its members on strike action, the union has confirmed. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-moves-a-step-closer-to-industrial-action/ 25715 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110617000000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:49:24 GMT 20110617124924 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:56:24 GMT 2011083010105624 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Pensions Campaign NAHT has condemned proposals which would class secondary schools as failures unless 50 per cent of their pupils passed their GCSEs. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/targets-for-gcse-make-headlines-not-achievers/ 25695 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110617000000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:20:40 GMT 20110617102040 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:59:27 GMT 2011083010105927 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Target Setting Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Dame Yasmin gave a talk on Teaching Schools and picks up on points discussed following the talk. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/dame-yasmin-bevan-talk-on-teaching-schools/ 25688 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:59:41 GMT 20110905105941 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:31:06 GMT 20110617093106 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:59:41 GMT 2011090510105941 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Workload Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager What's New Feb 2011 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-new-feb-2011/ 25632 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:48:11 GMT 20120228104811 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:28:16 GMT 20110615102816 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:48:10 GMT 2012022810104810 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Announcement of strike action by fellow teaching unions was the sad but inevitable result of a profession under attack. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensions-strike-action-reflects-fears-for-future/ 25624 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110614000000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:25:52 GMT 20110614152552 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:02:49 GMT 2011083011110249 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign The Prevent strategy has been running since 2007 but has been heavily refocused after a consultation which began last November found it flawed. It says the programme had confused promoting integration with preventing terrorism, did not confront extremist ideology and sometimes even funded the extremist organisations it was intended to confront. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/leaders-guide-toprevent-terrorism-strategy/ 25583 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:39:47 GMT 20110609163947 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:46:17 GMT 201108231534617 Site Administrator Citizenship Cohesion Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability and Community Public Engagement Cohesion Part of the role of the head teacher, along with the Chairman of Govenors, is to be the representative for his or her school and there will be occasions when you seek to promote the good work and achievements of your pupils and staff to the wider community. This may include highlighting excellent examination results, celebrating sporting attainment or the opening of a much-needed new classroom block. This guidance document aims to advise and help you on achieving the best possible publicity for your sch http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ac02-media-promoting-your-school/ 25568 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:32:02 GMT 20110609153202 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:07:11 GMT 2012022311110711 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Accountability and Community Public Engagement Marketing Press Key advice item Occasionally your school may also attract mediainterest if NAHT caseworkers are forced to respond topublicity in connection with individuals they arerepresenting or when regional and branch officialsconduct campaigns on national or local issues.This guidance aims to help and advise you when youare contacted by the media in these circumstances. A separate document Working with the Media 2 is alsoavailable offering information on how to promote yourschool and its achievements. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ac01-media-handling-bad-press/ 25564 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:17:40 GMT 20110609151740 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:05:27 GMT 2012022311110527 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Children Centre Leader/Manager Advice Documents Accountability and Community Public Engagement Press Key advice item ASCL and NAHT, the two professional associations representing the vast majority of school and college leaders in the UK, have written to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to warn of their fears about the impact of pensions cuts on educational improvement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pension-cuts-threaten-education-reform/ 25541 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:06:44 GMT 20110609140644 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:05:04 GMT 2011083011110504 Site Administrator Education Reforms Pensions Retirement Financial planning Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Pensions Campaign Independent test publisher, GL Assessment, has today announced that it has entered into an affinity partnership with the NAHT. The partnership will enable all NAHT members to benefit from three exclusive assessment packages that have been designed for use across Primary and Secondary. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/gl-assessment-announces-naht-partnership/ 25516 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110608000000 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:07:46 GMT 20110608140746 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:55:07 GMT 2011100610105507 Catherine Edminson Assessment Target Setting Testing Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Services for Schools NAHT is represented on the Communication Trust which is a consortium of 40 voluntary sector organisations their aim to bring together expertise to ensure that the speech language and communication needs of all children and young people are met through signposting specialist training support and guidance to people working with children. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/year-of-communication-the-hello-campaign/ 25401 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110626000000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:02:11 GMT 20110602160211 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:15:51 GMT 2011100310101551 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Topics Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Please provide us with any updates so that we can continue to keep you informed as the campaign progresses. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/pensions-campaign/pensions-campaign-help-us-to-keep-you-informed/ 25375 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:23:50 GMT 20110728092350 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:51:38 GMT 20110601115138 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:23:50 GMT 201107280992350 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Life Member Letters Pensions Campaign NAHT provides a brief summary of the key aspects of the governments consulation on school admissions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-admissions/ 25161 Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110528000000 Sat, 28 May 2011 08:45:18 GMT 20110528084518 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:26:00 GMT 2011083010102600 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... Governance and Infrastructure Governance Admissions The National Association of Head Teachers have said that the public accounts committee report proves that the government failed to do its sums before proposing cuts in teachers' pensions http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/report-strengthens-case-against-pension-cuts/ 25139 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110526000000 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:50:28 GMT 20110526105028 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:08:34 GMT 2011083011110834 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pensions Campaign The Government announced its intention to shorten and simplify the current regulations on teacher capability in its White Paper in December. It has now published its consultation document, in which it is inviting comment on a number of specific proposals around performance management and capability. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/leaders-guide-to-pm-and-capability-consultation/ 25110 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110525000000 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:56:26 GMT 20110525115626 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:33:42 GMT 201108311643342 Site Administrator Performance Education Reforms Performance Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... Christine Terrey Head Teacher at Grays School in Newhaven East Sussex explained to NAHT Primary Committee how her school engages parents in their children's learning and how she subsequently won an award from UniServity. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/online-reporting-presentation/ 25107 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:33:37 GMT 20110905123337 Wed, 25 May 2011 10:52:37 GMT 20110525105237 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:33:37 GMT 2011090512123337 Site Administrator Assessment ICT School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager In his final report, the 'Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances' Frank Field sets out a new approach to abolishing child poverty. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/a-new-approach-to-abolishing-child-poverty/ 25104 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:27:25 GMT 20110905112725 Wed, 25 May 2011 09:26:50 GMT 20110525092650 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:27:25 GMT 2011090511112725 Site Administrator Society Toxic Childhood Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager General advice regarding issues that may arise in the management of of industrial action that may take place in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/advice-on-the-management-of-industrial-action/ 25098 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110524000000 Tue, 24 May 2011 15:50:27 GMT 20110524155027 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:05:35 GMT 201203231640535 Site Administrator Industrial Action Trade Unions School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Recruitment and Rights Industrial Action NAHT has welcomed plans to improve the performance management of failing staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/decisive-action-on-poor-performance-deserved/ 25089 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110524000000 Tue, 24 May 2011 10:53:03 GMT 20110524105303 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:18:56 GMT 2011083011111856 Site Administrator People Performance Management Staff Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager You will be aware that the Schools White Paper The Importance of Teaching published in November 2010 gave the National College a role in developing training for Chairs of Governors. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/training-and-development/ncsl-training-for-chairs-of-governors/ 25056 Fri, 20 May 2011 16:03:26 GMT 20110520160326 Fri, 20 May 2011 15:34:04 GMT 20110520153404 Fri, 20 May 2011 16:03:26 GMT 201105201640326 Site Administrator Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools The National Association of Head Teachers has welcomed calls to synchronise support for pupils whose families serve in the armed forces. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-calls-for-services-children-support/ 25048 Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110520000000 Fri, 20 May 2011 10:46:59 GMT 20110520104659 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:23:45 GMT 2011083011112345 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England School leaders have slammed this year's SATs tests for being narrow, politically manipulative and discriminatory. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/narrow-tests-measure-background-not-ability/ 25031 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110518000000 Wed, 18 May 2011 16:30:06 GMT 20110518163006 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:27:05 GMT 2011083011112705 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Let's follow the leaders: Tim Oates on curriculum reform. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-49-may-2011/ 25029 Wed, 18 May 2011 16:08:51 GMT 20110518160851 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:48:10 GMT 20110518154810 Wed, 18 May 2011 16:08:51 GMT 201105181640851 Site Administrator Curriculum Special Educational Needs Disability Learning Difficulties Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus The NAHT said it agreed wholeheartedly with the Ofsted report, released this morning (18th May 2011), which revealed that the most effective governing bodies were those which built on good relationships with school leaders to drive forward improvements. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/strong-governing-body-essential-for-improvement/ 25021 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110518000000 Wed, 18 May 2011 10:04:20 GMT 20110518100420 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:30:32 GMT 2011083011113032 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governing Bodies We've all felt the effects of the rising cost of living lately, but the impact on our finances will potentially be more far-reaching than higher food and petrol bills. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/inflation-are-your-finances-being-eroded/ 25011 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:09:05 GMT 20110517120905 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:16:17 GMT 20110517111617 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:09:05 GMT 2011051712120905 Site Administrator Finance Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Professor Eileen Munro was commissioned in June 2010 to review the child protection system in England and Wales in the wake of a number of horrific abuse cases, most notably that of Baby P, and amidst increasing concern from social workers that bureaucracy was hindering their ability to concentrate on children and families. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-tothe-munro-review/ 24986 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:30:57 GMT 20110912113057 Fri, 13 May 2011 13:50:55 GMT 20110513135055 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:30:57 GMT 2011091211113057 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... NAHT has broadly welcomed support for the findings of a review into education for older pupils but expressed disappointment in the government's continued faith in performance tables as the preferred accountability measure. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/wolf-overshadowed-by-performance-tables-talk/ 24979 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110513000000 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:27:50 GMT 20110513102750 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:33:58 GMT 2011083011113358 Site Administrator Assessment Target Setting Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Top Campaign Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT has welcomed Ofsted's report on the best way to teach English in schools as further proof that inspirational teaching is the most effective way of achieving good results for pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/inspiration-at-heart-of-educational-excellence/ 24977 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110513000000 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:04:10 GMT 20110513100410 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:37:37 GMT 2011083011113737 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The School Teachers Review Body 20th report to the Secretary of State for Education was published yesterday. The report contains recommendations relating to pay for those teachers earning less than £21000 and limiting the value of discretions that can be applied to head teacher pay. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/20th-report-of-the-school-teachers-review-body/ 24927 Wed, 11 May 2011 09:35:06 GMT 20110511093506 Tue, 10 May 2011 16:42:37 GMT 20110510164237 Wed, 11 May 2011 09:35:06 GMT 201105110993506 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Pay Scales Pay Funding Pay Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Pupils could be the losers if plans to cap school leaders' pay discourage gifted educators from sharing their expertise with the most challenging schools, the National Association of Head Teachers warned today (May 10 2011). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/gaps-in-pay-review-risk-undermining-school-improvement/ 24921 Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110510000000 Tue, 10 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT 20110510150000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:40:33 GMT 2011083011114033 Site Administrator Government Policy Salaries Pay Pay Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Summary financial information, extracted from the full accounts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/financial-statement-to-members-2010/ 24915 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:22:38 GMT 20110511142238 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:12:46 GMT 20110510111246 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:22:37 GMT 201105111422237 Site Administrator Finance NAHT Activities Reports Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Hot Topic 1 Life Member Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Please put NAHT Cymru's conference in your diaries now6+7 October 2011 at the St Pierre Hotel and Country Club, Chepstow. Great speakers to be confirmed very shortly. Exhibition open to non-delegates for specific periods. Details very soon. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-conference-2011/ 24881 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:09:37 GMT 20110905120937 Fri, 06 May 2011 08:59:56 GMT 20110506085956 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:09:37 GMT 2011090512120937 Karen Morris Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Anna Brychan looks at new research into the KS3 'dip'. Address originally given to the Institute of Welsh Affairs conference on 12 April http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/why-pisa-matters/ 24880 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110505000000 Thu, 05 May 2011 16:31:45 GMT 20110505163145 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:36:16 GMT 201108311643616 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru Top Story England On Sunday 1 May, delegates to NAHT's conference in Brighton voted to ballot for industrial action in response to proposed changes to the teachers' pension scheme. The motion was overwhelmingly carried with 99.6 per cent of the vote. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-welcomes-conference-pensions-vote/ 24878 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110505000000 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:58:46 GMT 20110505155846 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:51:50 GMT 2011090611115150 Orla Davy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story Wales Robert Sanders talks to Russell Hobby following a successful conference. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-34-may-2011/ 24845 Fri, 06 May 2011 09:18:20 GMT 20110506091820 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:35:46 GMT 20110503163546 Fri, 06 May 2011 09:18:20 GMT 201105060991820 Site Administrator SATs Testing Government Policy Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Hot Topic 1 Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Podcasts Chris Harrison, the association's new president, was keen to use the platform of his conference speech to spread his belief that leading a school is the best job in the world. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/chris-harrison/ 24837 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:37:58 GMT 20110503143758 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:46:28 GMT 20110503124628 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:37:58 GMT 201105031423758 Site Administrator Recruitment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Speeches Annual Conference 2011 Speaking at the annual conference of the NAHT in Brighton on Sunday (May 1 2011) Mr Gove acknowledged that teachers had an unspoken contract with the government on pensions. Mr Gove poured praise on the work of the nation's head teachers and said that one size (did) not fit all when promoting public sector terms and conditions. He added that he would be championing the case of the profession to those holding the government's purse strings. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-welcomes-gove-support-with-pensions-row/ 24834 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110503000000 Tue, 03 May 2011 10:03:54 GMT 20110503100354 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:47:34 GMT 2011083011114734 Site Administrator Government Policy Pensions Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Media Resources Top Story England Pensions Campaign Russell Hobby, General Secretary of NAHT spoke to members at the Annual Conference in Brighton http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/russell-hobby/ 24830 Sun, 01 May 2011 16:10:33 GMT 20110501161033 Sun, 01 May 2011 15:01:15 GMT 20110501150115 Sun, 01 May 2011 16:10:33 GMT 201105011641033 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Speeches Annual Conference 2011 Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, spoke to delegates at the NAHT Annual Conference today, promising that he would be a champion for school leaders in the debate on pensions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/michael-gove/ 24826 Sun, 01 May 2011 14:54:22 GMT 20110501145422 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:46:16 GMT 20110501114616 Sun, 01 May 2011 14:54:22 GMT 201105011425422 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Curriculum Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 School leaders have voted to consider a ballot of members on Industrial Action if Pensions plans are not changed. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/pensions-ballot/ 24821 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:22:06 GMT 20110512112206 Sun, 01 May 2011 10:19:31 GMT 20110501101931 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:22:06 GMT 2011051211112206 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 Pensions Campaign School leaders at NAHT Annual Conference have voted for potential action on Assessment Reform should the government not fulfill its promise to 'improve'. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/sats-motion/ 24818 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:24:29 GMT 20110501112429 Sun, 01 May 2011 09:04:31 GMT 20110501090431 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:24:29 GMT 2011050111112429 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 NAHT has reiterated that moderated teacher assessment is still the way forward for the Association. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/sats-at-conference/ 24815 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:21:09 GMT 20110430182109 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:08:20 GMT 20110430180820 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:21:09 GMT 201104301862109 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 Social networking sites will pose a bigger threat to schools than Ofsted in a couple of years, according to General Secretary, Russell Hobby. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/social-networking-threat/ 24811 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:31:48 GMT 20110430163148 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:17:43 GMT 20110430161743 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:31:48 GMT 201104301643148 Site Administrator Society School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 The charity, Shelterbox, as been selected as the designated charity for NAHT this year. The charity supports those who have lost their homes due to natural disasters. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/shelterbox/ 24803 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:06:53 GMT 20110805160653 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:43:48 GMT 20110430114348 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:06:53 GMT 201108051640653 Site Administrator Interagency Working Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 NAHT members at Annual Conference in Brighton have debated the complex issue of the essential components of Leadership for every school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/essential-leadership/ 24801 Sun, 01 May 2011 08:42:11 GMT 20110501084211 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:27:09 GMT 20110430102709 Sun, 01 May 2011 08:42:11 GMT 201105010884211 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Top Story Wales Top story Northern Ireland Annual Conference 2011 Members of the Association voted for a fair National Funding Formula for all schools that is equitable across all phases, combined with the Pupil Premium. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/nff-motion/ 24798 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:32:06 GMT 20110430173206 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:36:44 GMT 20110430093644 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:32:06 GMT 201104301753206 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 At the Annual General Meeting of the NAHT Jack Hatch, National Treasurer was supported in his motion to amend and update the formally agreed 'Objects and Purposes' of the Association in its Constitution and rules. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/objects-and-purposes/ 24796 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:11:54 GMT 20110430101154 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:24:16 GMT 20110429222416 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:11:54 GMT 2011043010101154 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 Chris Harrison became National President of NAHT at the 114th Annual Conference of the Association. His speech is available here. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/chris-harrisonspeech/ 24795 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:37:03 GMT 20110430123703 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:09:53 GMT 20110429220953 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:37:03 GMT 2011043012123703 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 NAHT National Executive have agreed to debate an emergency motion on Pensions on Sunday 1st May at the Annual Conference http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pensions-motion/ 24793 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110429000000 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:22:34 GMT 20110429212234 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:53:06 GMT 2011083011115306 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Press Release Life Member Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 Pensions Campaign More than one in 10 school leaders have been physically assaulted by a parent or carer of a pupil at their school, according to figures released by NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/parent-behaviour/ 24786 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110429000000 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:33:42 GMT 20110429113342 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:57:17 GMT 2011083011115717 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Top Story Wales Annual Conference 2011 Pupil numbers are rising as schools face budget squeezes, a survey by NAHT has shown. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/funding-challenge/ 24784 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:15:02 GMT 20110830111502 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:48:10 GMT 20110428214810 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:15:02 GMT 2011083011111502 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Top Story Wales Annual Conference 2011 Problems and possible solutions of provision amidst the shifting sands of budgets and ratings http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/financial-education-in-secondary-school/ 24735 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110426000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:46:53 GMT 20110426114653 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:16:29 GMT 2011083011111629 Site Administrator Subjects Maths Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Secondary Top Story England Bursar/SBM A comprehensive overview of the workings of the School Forum http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/link-to-guidance-on-school-forums/ 24717 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110421000000 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:15:56 GMT 20110421101556 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:20:07 GMT 2012011611112007 Site Administrator School Management Schools Forums Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager It's not just the cost of living and taxes which have been rising lately. For the 2011/12 tax year, the amount of money you can invest into a tax-efficient ISA has increased to £10,680. At a time where finances are being squeezed ever tighter, investing in an ISA offers you the potential to make more of your money. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/new-tax-year-increased-isa-allowance/ 24706 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:03:48 GMT 20110419160348 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:12:20 GMT 20110419121220 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:03:48 GMT 201104191640348 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager This document outlines the current situation in relation to the Coalition Governments proposals to reform Health and Safety. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/health-and-safety-reform-update-april-2011/ 24703 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110418000000 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:13:55 GMT 20110418161355 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:22:02 GMT 201108241312202 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare H&S Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare The Education Committee have been hearing evidence about Ofsted since November, and included a seminar with inspectors and a visit to Finland a nation without inspectors which rapidly becoming an exemplar for Government education policy part of the evidence http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-ofsted-report/ 24680 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:50:23 GMT 20110415145023 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:55:08 GMT 201108231535508 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections NAHT Cymru has published its manifesto for the 2011 National Assembly election. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/school-leaders-focus-on-teaching-and-learning/ 24667 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:27:36 GMT 20110905152736 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:59:47 GMT 20110415085947 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:27:36 GMT 201109051532736 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Top Story Wales The announcement by the Department for Education that it is starting a consultation on reforming the funding formula is something of a milestone, and has been welcomed by the NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/the-education-leaders-guide-to-the-new-funding-formula/ 24646 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110413000000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:31:39 GMT 20110413083139 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:39:31 GMT 201108311643931 Site Administrator School Management Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... The time is right for a debate on a new funding formula. The significant differences in funding between schools of the same size and intake cannot be justified and the current system is far too complicated http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/naht-welcome-debate-on-new-funding-formula/ 24644 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110413000000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:20:02 GMT 20110413082002 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:59:15 GMT 2011083011115915 Site Administrator Finance Funding Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Press Release Top Story England Associate Member Main Page Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager A list of all recent back issues of NAHT Northern Ireland's What's New series, http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/ 24643 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:57:46 GMT 20110923155746 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:26:47 GMT 20110412162647 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:57:46 GMT 201109231535746 Site Administrator Northern Ireland Latest news added to the Northern Ireland area of the NAHT website http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/ 24639 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:34:29 GMT 20120227143429 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:04:08 GMT 20110412160408 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:34:29 GMT 201202271423429 Site Administrator Northern Ireland The Review of Educational Capital has just been published, slightly later than James anticipated, as a result of his desire to test the emerging recommendations with as wide a group of interested parties as possible. The review team road-tested their ideas on a rebuild of a Doncaster secondary school destroyed by fire. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-the-independent-review-of-capital-spending-on-schools/ 24605 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110411000000 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:15:44 GMT 20110411091544 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:52:08 GMT 201108261645208 Site Administrator Education Reforms General Government Finance School Funds Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... Governance and Infrastructure Funding School Development The NAHT has been aware for some years that there has been an increasing interest expressed by some schools in taking on the responsibility for the provision of services such as school meals or premises maintenance and local authorities are looking to outsource some or all of their service provision. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/localism-bill-and-decentralisation-agenda/ 24601 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:19:55 GMT 20110408161955 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:39:29 GMT 20110408153929 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:19:55 GMT 201104081641955 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has supported the findings of a survey that shows teachers want to make it easier to dismiss underperforming colleagues. The survey, by the Sutton Trust, revealed that the profession is united in its belief that there is not enough freedom for schools to sack failing teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/fairer-ways-to-deal-with-under-performance/ 24595 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110408000000 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:15:57 GMT 20110408151557 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:08:10 GMT 2011083012120810 Site Administrator Performance Discipline Performance Management People management Teachers' Conduct Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager ETI Complaints Procdure: Procedure for Responding to Comments, Enquiries, Compliments or Complaints http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/procedure-for-responding-to-comments-enquiries-compliments-or-complaints/ 24594 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:06:54 GMT 20110408150654 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:58:54 GMT 20110408145854 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:06:54 GMT 201104081530654 Patsy Corry Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland DENI Circular: Guidance on School Uniform Policy 2011 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/deni-circular-guidance-on-school-uniform-policy-2011/ 24593 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:39:02 GMT 20110411163902 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:53:05 GMT 20110408145305 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:39:02 GMT 201104111643902 Patsy Corry Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland NI hot topic 4 NAHT(NI) Events in 2011 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-events/nahtni-events-2011/ 24591 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:49:45 GMT 20120228104945 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:46:06 GMT 20110408144606 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:49:45 GMT 2012022810104945 Site Administrator Hot Topic 1 Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Ofsted provide guidance on judging attainment and achievement in Key Stage 1, Special, Junior and Middle Schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/judging-attainment-and-achievement/ 24583 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110407000000 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:54:48 GMT 20110407115448 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:39:52 GMT 201109051533952 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections The government has today published the long awaited interim or progress report from the Bew Review. As expected, this is a summary of the evidence rather than recommendations for the replacement system. The question before us is, does this give us confidence that the panel is moving in the right direction; that the evidence supports, even demands, real change? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/the-education-leaders-guide-to-the-bew-interim-report/ 24541 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110405000000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:01:31 GMT 20110405150131 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:43:57 GMT 201108311644357 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed today's (April 5 2011) progress report on the review of testing for Key Stage 2 pupils as reassurance that an overhaul of the current flawed system is on the way. Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the NAHT, said Lord Bew's interim report into testing, assessment and accountability showed that the expert panel behind the review had heard strong evidence of the need for reform. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-look-forward-to-radical-assessment-shake-up/ 24538 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110405000000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:32:44 GMT 20110405113244 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:10:06 GMT 2011083012121006 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Speaking earlier this week to students and parents at a school in Washington DC, the president said US pupils should take fewer standardised tests and school performance should be measured in other ways than just exam results. President Obama added that he believed too much testing made education boring for children. Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the NAHT, said Mr Obama's positive move would leave the UK alone in its support for a system of tests designed to punish rather than inform. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-applaud-obama-lead-on-cutting-school-tests/ 24520 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110401000000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:46:34 GMT 20110401154634 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:27:03 GMT 201201051642703 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Target Setting Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England International Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The Government's education revolution continues, as new legislation makes its way through Parliament, the delayed SEN Green Paper is finally published and reviews of the curriculum, KS2 testing and early years continue. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/the-education-leaders-guide-to-the-early-years-foundation-stage-review/ 24519 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110401000000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:28:02 GMT 20110401152802 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:46:45 GMT 201108311644645 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... Tim Oates, Chair of the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review, discusses the review's direction. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/national-curriculum-way-beyond-just-knowledge/ 24517 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110401000000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:39:30 GMT 20110401143930 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:55:55 GMT 201108311645555 Site Administrator Curriculum Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Primary Top Story England NAHT has questioned the relevance of the additional league tables data http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/narrower-league-tables-are-misguided/ 24509 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110331000000 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:29:21 GMT 20110331152921 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:14:11 GMT 2011083012121411 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Performance Tables Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Responding to the findings of the review into early years education by Dame Clare Tickell, announced this morning, General Secretary of the NAHT, Russell Hobby, said any moves which enabled teachers and early years professionals to spend more time teaching and less time measuring and box ticking would be well-received. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-welcomes-common-sense-for-early-years/ 24484 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110330000000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:37:06 GMT 20110330093706 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:16:04 GMT 2011083012121604 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), has welcomed suggestions by Children's Commissioner Maggie Atkinson that pupils can be involved in the recruitment of teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/welcoming-pupils-involvement-in-recruitment/ 24482 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110329000000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:01:25 GMT 20110329140125 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:17:53 GMT 2011083012121753 Site Administrator School Management People Recruitment Teacher Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Latest advice from Russell Hobby on floor standards for Primary School Leaders helps clarify the position for schools, including those involved in the Sats Boycott http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/floor-standards-advice/ 24477 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110329000000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:51:44 GMT 20110329095144 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:20:28 GMT 2011101711112028 Site Administrator Assessment Data management SATs Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Progress Key advice item The new system of payments for poor students is a straightforward cut, Russell Hobby has said. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/ema-change/ 24475 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:10:03 GMT 20110329111003 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:10:51 GMT 20110329091051 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:10:03 GMT 2011032911111003 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Top Story England Home page for NAHT Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ 24464 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:42:45 GMT 20120228104245 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:47 GMT 20110325150047 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:42:45 GMT 2012022810104245 Site Administrator Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Naht Region Landing Page Naht Branch Landing Page A collection of resources for Inspection issues in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/inspections/ 24461 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:24:41 GMT 20110923162441 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:12:51 GMT 20110325141251 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:24:41 GMT 201109231642441 Site Administrator Northern Ireland A collection of resources for Governance issues in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/governors/ 24460 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:25:23 GMT 20110923162523 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:08:17 GMT 20110325140817 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:25:23 GMT 201109231642523 Site Administrator Northern Ireland A collection of resources for School Improvement issues in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/school-improve/ 24459 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:23:03 GMT 20110923162303 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:01:37 GMT 20110325140137 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:23:03 GMT 201109231642303 Site Administrator Northern Ireland A collection of resources for Salaries & Conditions of Service issues in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/salaries-and-conditons/ 24458 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:23:27 GMT 20110923162327 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:54:44 GMT 20110325135444 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:23:27 GMT 201109231642327 Site Administrator Northern Ireland A collection of resources for Policies and Procedures in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ppni/ 24457 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:22:44 GMT 20110923162244 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:48:06 GMT 20110325134806 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:22:44 GMT 201109231642244 Site Administrator Northern Ireland For more information, NAHT members may contact Tom Foster, Representation and Advice Department, via: tomf@naht.org.uk. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/crb-update-march-2011/ 24447 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110324000000 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:29:31 GMT 20110324152931 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:01:38 GMT 201201101530138 Site Administrator CRB Child Protection Vetting Barring Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Parents and Pupils Pupils Child Protection NAHT disappointed at the government's announcement that it still plans to introduce the phonics screening check and claims that it was not the test of reading ability that parents were expecting. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/phonics-check-is-backward-step/ 24445 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110324000000 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:18:48 GMT 20110324151848 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:20:22 GMT 2011083012122022 Site Administrator Curriculum Literacy Strategy Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Press Release Top Story England Get an online quote for home or car insurance with Aviva and we'll enter you into our free prize draw to win tickets to the Aviva London Grand Prix on 6th August, including VIP hospitality. Your chosen educational institution will also receive a visit from an Aviva GB & NI Team athlete who will host an inspiring PE session for your pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/win-athletics-tickets-with-aviva/ 24423 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:51:13 GMT 20110322095113 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:42:10 GMT 20110322094210 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:51:13 GMT 201103220995113 Site Administrator School Trips Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Affinities Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager In an open letter to Schools Minister Nick Gibb, General Secretary Russell Hobby, has challenged the connection that the Minister makes between the difficulty for parents in obtaining their first choice of school and the quality of schools over all. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/hobby-letter-challenges-gibb-on-good-schools/ 24411 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110321000000 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:15 GMT 20110321120015 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:22:14 GMT 2011083012122214 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Secondary Press Release Top Story England Home page for all NI discussion http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/ni-discussion/ 24410 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:02:34 GMT 20110329110234 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:51:51 GMT 20110321115151 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:02:34 GMT 2011032911110234 Site Administrator Northern Ireland Suggested changes to the Ofsted framework must go further according to NAHT. Responding to the launch of Ofsted's consultation document on changes to school inspections in England, General Secretary of the NAHT, Russell Hobby, said: ''We need fundamental changes to the way inspection is carried out. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/school-leaders-give-ofsted-notice-to-improve/ 24403 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110321000000 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:07:55 GMT 20110321090755 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:24:19 GMT 2011083012122419 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Hutton produced an interim report in December 2010 which indicated his initial thinking on some of the issues, including the pay multiple and the pay cap linked to the Prime Ministers salary. He also introduced the definition of fairness in pay as the due desert for discretionary effort which delivers desired results; reward should match the employee's actions and contributions. The final report was published on 15 March 2011 and can be accessed via the Treasury website. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/hutton-review-of-fair-pay-final-report/ 24374 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110317000000 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:25:59 GMT 20110317102559 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:28:45 GMT 2011082612122845 Site Administrator Government Policy Salaries Pay Pay Scales Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay Clarity on floor standards for schools that boycotted SATs in 2010. Teacher assessment must be taken into account. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/clarity-on-dfe-floor-standards/ 24367 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:59 GMT 20110316160159 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:32:42 GMT 201201051643242 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Performance Tables Targets School leaders union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed Will Hutton's recognition of the value of head teachers in his review of fair pay in the public sector launched today (Tuesday March 15) but the association also warned that proposals to disclose salaries may put them in a uniquely difficult position. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/head-teachers-value-must-be-reflected-in-pay/ 24362 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:27:07 GMT 20110316152707 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:31:29 GMT 2011083012123129 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Performance Related Pay Pay Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The 22 per cent hike in fees for checks on adults applying to work with children could place even more pressures on cash-strapped schools at a time of swingeing budget cuts, claims school leaders' union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) today (Tuesday March 15 2011). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/dont-boost-cost-of-child-protection/ 24349 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110315000000 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:12:00 GMT 20110315121200 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:33:21 GMT 2011083012123321 Site Administrator Child Protection Vetting Barring Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Invest in early years' education or risk wasting the potential of the children of Northern Ireland, warned school leaders union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/manifesto-for-northern-ireland/ 24310 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:12:26 GMT 20110722111226 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:12:45 GMT 20110311121245 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:12:26 GMT 2011072211111226 Site Administrator Government Policy Leader Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Top story Northern Ireland NI Hot topic 2 The final report of the Independent Public Sector Pension Commission was published yesterday: 10 March 2011. The commission has submitted 27 recommendations to Government. This update summarises the main recommendations promoted by the Commission. It does not seek to make comment on the pros and cons of those key recommendations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-11-publication-of-final-hutton-report/ 24309 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110311000000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:12:34 GMT 20110311121234 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:31:46 GMT 2012010911113146 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Top Story England Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions The announcement of the coalition government's review of teacher standards has been welcomed by the National Association of Head Teachers. General Secretary of the association, Russell Hobby, said he hoped the review would fulfil its aim of producing clear codes of conduct when it offers its interim report to the Education Department in July. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/naht-welcomes-clearer-guidelines-for-standards/ 24306 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110311000000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:43:07 GMT 20110311094307 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:37:36 GMT 2011083012123736 Site Administrator Performance Performance Management People management Staff Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The Government's education revolution continues, as new legislation makes its way through Parliament, the delayed SEN Green Paper is finally published and reviews of the curriculum, KS2 testing and early years continue. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-sen/ 24304 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110310000000 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:04:05 GMT 20110310150405 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:58:44 GMT 201108311645844 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... School leaders would be prepared to take industrial action to protect pension rights, their union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) warned last night (Wednesday 09 March 2011). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/school-leaders-will-defend-their-pensions/ 24301 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110310000000 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:34:15 GMT 20110310083415 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:41:36 GMT 2011083012124136 Site Administrator Industrial Action Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Press Release Life Member Top Story England Top Story Wales Pensions Campaign Opportunities to make early progress on children's educational needs could be missed if attempts to streamline services over-simplify the issues, warns NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/dont-lose-chance-to-act-early-for-special-needs/ 24294 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110309000000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:53:10 GMT 20110309155310 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:43:09 GMT 2011083012124309 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Inclusion Learning Difficulties Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Robert Sanders talks to Russell Hobby about the Education Bill, public sector pensions, and more. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-33-march-2011/ 24280 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:13:39 GMT 20110308121339 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:08:38 GMT 20110308120838 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:13:39 GMT 2011030812121339 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms Pensions Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Hot Topic 1 Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Media Resources Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Podcasts Safeguarding Education Bill A response and summary of some key aspects of Professor Alison Wolf's review of vocational education from Russell Hobby, General Secretary of NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-sector/secondary/wolf-report/ 24188 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110303000000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:01:34 GMT 20110303100134 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:46:07 GMT 2011083012124607 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Link to the proceeds of the SCETT national conference held in December 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/training-and-development/scett-annual-conference/ 24151 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:47:43 GMT 20110906124743 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:42:18 GMT 20110302144218 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:47:43 GMT 2011090612124743 Site Administrator Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Schools Forums Secondary FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager An update of the increase in Teacher's Pensions from April 2011 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/2011-pensions-increase/ 24148 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110302000000 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:39:00 GMT 20110302143900 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:59:05 GMT 201201101425905 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Life Member Top Story England Top Story Wales Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Key advice item The problems experienced by celebrity teachers in Jamie's Dream School demonstrate that good classroom management requires skilled professionals says NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/trained-teachers-are-the-real-stars/ 24117 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:06:19 GMT 20110301150619 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:17:22 GMT 20110301141722 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:06:19 GMT 201103011530619 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England We all know how precious our holiday time is! Rock Insurance is offering NAHT members a 5% discount off travel insurance. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/save-5-on-your-travel-insurance/ 24116 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:19:47 GMT 20110616141947 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:32:33 GMT 20110301133233 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:19:47 GMT 201106161421947 Helen Berry Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Scotland Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Member Get a Member Scheme 2012 - recruit a colleague http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/join-now/member-get-a-member-scheme/ 24113 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:35 GMT 20120418100035 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:54:52 GMT 20110301115452 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:35 GMT 2012041810100035 Karen Morris Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Top Story England Top Story Wales Pensions Update 10 Pension Review by Lord Hutton http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/final-hutton-report-on-public-sector-pensions/ 24111 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110301000000 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:53:10 GMT 20110301115310 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:17:44 GMT 2012010911111744 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Top Story Wales Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Key advice item Proposal to abolish the AALA Licensing Scheme: The views of AHOEC and of AALA http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/proposal-to-abolish-the-aala-licensing-scheme/ 24109 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:58 GMT 20120110150058 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:30:20 GMT 20110301113020 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:00:49 GMT 201201101530049 Site Administrator Curriculum H&S Regulations Government Policy Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The Inclusion Development Programme provides support for leadership teams in schools and settings, and professional development materials for teachers, trainee teachers and practitioners working with pupils with a range of special educational needs of all ages from early years through to secondary. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/inclusion-development-programme/ 24046 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:48:19 GMT 20110818124819 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:37:01 GMT 20110222153701 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:48:19 GMT 2011081812124819 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Learning Difficulties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager The long awaited reviews of the Vetting and Barring Scheme and Criminal Records Regimes are now finished and the reports detailing the findings were published on 11th February. The key recommendations from both reviews will be introduced to Parliament as part of the Protection of Freedoms Bill. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/crb-isa-vbs-update-february-2011/ 24040 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110222000000 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:49:51 GMT 20110222104951 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:29:11 GMT 2012010910102911 Site Administrator CRB Data Protection Freedom of Information Child Protection Vetting Barring Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Top Story England Safeguarding Parents and Pupils Staff management Pupils Recruitment and Rights Child Protection Recruitment The Minister, Leighton Andrews, has indicated that he wants a dramatic improvement in behaviour and attendance in schools . This comes at a time when support for schools, Primary schools in particular, is at an all time low. How can schools be expected to have a zero tolerance to attndance with little or no support. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/tackling-truancy/ 24005 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:50:22 GMT 20110217165022 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:40:31 GMT 20110217164031 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:50:22 GMT 201102171645022 Site Administrator Truancy News Wales/Cymru Secondary Speaking in response to the government's findings from the review of the Vetting and Barring Scheme, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said it fully embraced the adoption of a more proportionate response which based decisions more on common-sense than paranoia but said certain aspects of the proposals needed to be tightened up to avoid misfiring. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/guidelines-for-vetting-adults-must-be-clear/ 23950 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110216000000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:11:41 GMT 20110216091141 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:48:39 GMT 2011083012124839 Site Administrator CRB Child Protection Vetting Barring Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Carer Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding The Royal Society's call for A-levels to be replaced by a baccalaureate-style qualification has been welcomed by NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/scientists-call-to-revamp-a-level-education/ 23949 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110216000000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:52:39 GMT 20110216085239 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:50:27 GMT 2011083012125027 Site Administrator Examinations A/AS levels Curriculum Science Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Press Release Top Story England This guide has been produced by NAHT Council Member Steve Kirkpatrick, deputy head of Willow Tree primary school in Salford. The guide pulls together all the latest available information from manufacturers, child protection charities and government best practice guidelines to help parents set up as safe an environment as possible for their children online. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/internet-safety-a-parental-guide/ 23923 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110215000000 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:14:39 GMT 20110215111439 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:38:30 GMT 201109061643830 Site Administrator ICT Internet Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Parent Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager Parents and Pupils Pupils Child Protection Key advice item School leaders would take industrial action to protect their pension schemes, a survey by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) revealed today (10 February 2011). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/2011-survey/ 23880 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110211000000 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:43:23 GMT 20110211104323 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:52:42 GMT 2011083012125242 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary Press Release Life Member Top Story England Now in February, we are well and truly into the ski season and with an estimated £500m being spent on winter sports in the UK alone, there are thousands of people jetting off to the slopes everyday. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/winter-sports-holiday-means-winter-sports-travel/ 23849 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:10:05 GMT 20110215151005 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:11:36 GMT 20110208161136 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:10:05 GMT 201102151531005 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools AIS has been fulfilling our travel insurance for years now and after being acquired by Rock Insurance Services Limited, it was only a matter of time before we saw a name change. So welcome to Rock Affinity, the same great cover and prices we are all used to, well to be completely honest the cover is actually a little better. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/ais-switches-to-award-winning-rock-insurance/ 23848 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:51:31 GMT 20110722095131 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:48:14 GMT 20110208154814 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:51:31 GMT 201107220995131 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Speaking on the 'Today' programme, Russell Hobby voiced NAHT's concern that there may not be a level playing field for all schools. He said the first free schools would only benefit about 15,000 children - while there are seven million children in the existing state schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/academies/free-school-funding-a-level-playing-field/ 23831 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:48:38 GMT 20110208094838 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:56:35 GMT 20110207135635 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:48:35 GMT 201102080994835 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms School Management Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Free Schools The Government's education revolution continues, as new legislation makes its way through Parliament, the delayed SEN Green Paper is finally published and reviews of the curriculum, KS2 testing and early years continue. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/the-school-leaders-guide-to-education-in-2011/ 23766 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110201000000 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:19:02 GMT 20110201091902 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:20:29 GMT 201109010992029 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... What's New NAHT(NI) http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-whats-new/whats-new-nahtni/ 23668 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:47:03 GMT 20120228104703 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:43:19 GMT 20110125114319 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:47:03 GMT 2012022810104703 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland NI hot topic 4 Teacher associations, as part of a campaign to defend public sector pensions have jointly published a leaflet 'United in Defence of Pensions'. The leaflet which summarises the joint opposition to unnecessary pension cuts should be made available to all staff and may be displayed on staff noticeboards. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/united-defence-of-pensions/ 23615 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:12:48 GMT 20110909111248 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:18:47 GMT 20110121151847 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:12:48 GMT 2011090911111248 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Documents Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary Life Member Top Story England Pensions Campaign Your Conditions of Service Pensions DENI Draft Allocations and Savings Proposals 2011-2015 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/deni-draft-allocations-and-savings-proposals/ 23613 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:02:53 GMT 20110121120253 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:14 GMT 20110121120014 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:02:53 GMT 2011012112120253 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Examples of practical strategies that would allow information gathered during classroom observations [and other PM evidence collection activities] to be used for a variety of purposes. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/multiple-use-of-information-2010/ 23573 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110120000000 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:41:45 GMT 20110120104145 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:26:59 GMT 201108231642659 Site Administrator School Management People Performance Management People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Life Member Accountability and Community Staff management Accountability Performance SEF Observation The mantra of freedom for schools means nothing if the curriculum continues to be dictated by politicians rather than practitioners. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-comments-on-the-curriculum-review/ 23569 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110120000000 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:22:20 GMT 20110120102220 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:56:55 GMT 2011083012125655 Site Administrator Curriculum Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Graham Allen MP was asked by the Coalition Government to assess how children from disadvantaged backgrounds could be given the best start in life. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/naht-supports-early-intervention/ 23546 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110119000000 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:09:59 GMT 20110119160959 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:58:28 GMT 2011083012125828 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Early Years Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager It is important that members read the whole of this guidance to understand the limits on the use of pay and conditions freedoms in relation to employees who transfer to the academy under the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations 2006. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/academies-guidance-on-pay-and-conditions-freedoms/ 23521 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110118000000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:13:08 GMT 20110118161308 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:18:09 GMT 2011090911111809 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Pay Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Academies Governance and Infrastructure Organisational Structures Academies The expansion of the Welsh Baccalaureate with a further 51 schools presents a stark contrast with the government's unseemly rush to include the English Baccalaureate in the performance tables says NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-sector/secondary/welsh-english-bac/ 23520 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110118000000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:06:49 GMT 20110118160649 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:11:02 GMT 201108171531102 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Secondary Top Story England Top Story Wales Six teacher unions write to Chair of School Teachers Review Body to comment on some of the key points made in the Secretary of States evidence submitted to STRB http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/supplementary-evidence-to-the-strb/ 23505 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:21:41 GMT 20110909112141 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:48:30 GMT 20110117154830 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:21:41 GMT 2011090911112141 Site Administrator Salaries Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Top Story Wales Inside: Will Free Schools work? Earning in retirement Health Issues : Stroke http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/life-member/life-member-news/naht-life-autumn-2010/ 23486 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:27:04 GMT 20110117112704 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:49:32 GMT 20110117104932 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:27:04 GMT 2011011711112704 Site Administrator Hot Topic 1 Life Member Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover Life Magazine Budget Cuts: Treasury claws back end of year flexibility http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/budget-cuts-treasury-claws-back-end-of-year-flexibility/ 23456 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:40:55 GMT 20110614164055 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:22:43 GMT 20110114132243 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:40:55 GMT 201106141644055 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Annual survey of senior staff appointments in schools across England and Wales http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/record-difficulties-in-recruiting-heads/ 23433 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110113000000 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:51:38 GMT 20110113155138 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:29:53 GMT 201108301422953 Site Administrator Leadership Recruitment Surveys Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Top Story Wales Hutton Inquiry on pensions - NAHT & TSWP responses to call for new evidence http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-9-final-hutton-inquiry-evidence/ 23396 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110112000000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:53:30 GMT 20110112125330 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:19:04 GMT 2012010911111904 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Life Member Top Story England Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions The Common Ground on Assessment and Accountability in Primary Schools - a collaboration between NAHT, NUT and ATL took place in Westminster on January 11th 2011. Taking part were Russell Hobby, General Secretary, NAHT, Christine Blower, General Secretary, NUT and Mary Bousted, General Secretary, ATL ... http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/common-ground-westminster/ 23389 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:00:21 GMT 20110113100021 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:15:15 GMT 20110111211515 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:00:17 GMT 2011011310100017 Site Administrator Assessment Hot Topic 1 Top Story England This article sets out Ofsted's requirements, relating to data, during inspection http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ofsteds-data-expectations-in-childrens-centres/ 23388 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110111000000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:37:51 GMT 20110111163751 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:33:26 GMT 2011090911113326 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Inspections School Management Performance Management Ofsted Head Deputy Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Primary schools are making rapid progress in the drive to improve standards and increase the number of children who learn a language. Schools have made a huge effort to make this happen and are to be congratulated for their success. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/dramatic-gains-in-language-teaching-in-primary-schools/ 23373 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110111000000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:07:26 GMT 20110111150726 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:33:36 GMT 201108301423336 Site Administrator Curriculum Languages MFL Spanish French German Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Research Papers England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Jan 2011: Education Cutbacks:A Crumb of comfort? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/jan-2011-education-cutbacksa-crumb-of-comfort/ 23357 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:26:28 GMT 20110111092628 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:25:16 GMT 20110111092516 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:26:28 GMT 201101110992628 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland The fastest growing source of calls to the NAHT advice line concerns the misuse of Facebook and other social networking sites. This often involves personal attacks on staff and unsubstantiated allegations about management decisions. Fuelled by technology and encouraged by anonymity, rumours and gossip easily grow into petitions and campaigns. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/facebook-advice/ 23344 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110110000000 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:41:00 GMT 20110110154100 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:30:14 GMT 201108231643014 Site Administrator Society Legal Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Parent Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Parents and Pupils Pupils Bullying Child Protection Safeguarding In the constantly changing world of education, members and their governing bodies regularly face managing the challenges created by contractual change, falling roles, workforce remodelling and changes in funding. Any of these have the possibility of requiring staff redundancies. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/staff-redundancy-advice/ 23313 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110107000000 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:07:38 GMT 20110107150738 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:39:37 GMT 2011082612123937 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Redundancy Your Conditions of Service Rights and Issues Redundancy An Ofsted Report confirms that scrapping the Sats has resulted in improved Science teaching and learning in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-science-report/ 23290 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:48:10 GMT 20110110094810 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:44:11 GMT 20110106164411 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:48:06 GMT 201101100994806 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England The importance of obtaining written details of terms and conditions http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/contracts-of-employment-and-variations-to-these/ 23271 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110106000000 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:29:33 GMT 20110106132933 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:31:28 GMT 2012011611113128 Site Administrator Legal Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Pay and Conditions Job Descriptions NAHT's attention has been drawn to a website called 'Little Gossip' and the unpleasant nature of contents posted on it http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/new-social-networking-site-causing-concern/ 23156 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101221000000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:23:43 GMT 20101221152343 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:48:33 GMT 201109091314833 Site Administrator ICT Behavioural issues Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Parents and Pupils Pupils Bullying Child Protection Russell Hobby has written to Michael Gove requesting a full review of School Inspection in England http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-calls-for-inspection-review/ 23101 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:03:41 GMT 20110909150341 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:16:07 GMT 20101217161607 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:03:41 GMT 201109091530341 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Government Policy Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Children's Centres Secondary FE Top Story England Letters Bursar/SBM Ofwatch 2009 In a joint document, Common Ground on Assessment and Accountability in Primary Schools, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) call for an end to the excessive, confused and overlapping test and exam-based accountability system in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/call-for-an-end-to-national-curriculum-tests/ 23053 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101216000000 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:24:25 GMT 20101216152425 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:35:54 GMT 201108301423554 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Press Release Assessment Action In a joint document, Common Ground on Assessment and Accountability in Primary Schools, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) call for an end to the excessive, confused and overlapping test and exam-based accountability system in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/atl-naht-and-nut-point-to-a-better-way/ 23047 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:34:49 GMT 20120105163449 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:28:26 GMT 20101216102826 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:34:36 GMT 201201051643436 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Top Story England WHAT's NEW December 2010 update for NI members http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/nahtni-whats-new-december-2010/ 23044 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:09:38 GMT 20101215170938 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:07:24 GMT 20101215170724 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:09:38 GMT 201012151750938 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Draft Budget 2011-15 for Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/draft-budget-2011-15-for-northern-ireland/ 23042 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:24:32 GMT 20110615102432 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:38:57 GMT 20101215163857 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:24:32 GMT 2011061510102432 Helen Berry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Advice from the Regional Assembly on school closures due to extreme weather conditions incuding when examinations are due to be held http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/advice-on-severe-weather-conditions-wales/ 23011 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101215000000 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:34:47 GMT 20101215123447 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:56:20 GMT 201108241425620 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare A briefing from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation on how the Agency Workers Regulations would affect head teachers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/agency-worker-regulations/ 23007 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101215000000 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:18:00 GMT 20101215121800 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:27:41 GMT 2012010910102741 Site Administrator Conditions of Service People management Recruitment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Staff management Recruitment and Rights Recruitment Russell Hobby on the You and Yours Radio 4 programme, discusses taking photos of children appearing in events, such as school Nativity productions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/nativity-photos/ 22991 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:45:59 GMT 20110802144559 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:31:20 GMT 20101214143120 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:45:59 GMT 201108021424559 Site Administrator Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Top Story England Following the publication of primary school league tables on the 14th December, NAHT members expect this to be the last year of a deeply flawed system. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/is-this-the-end-of-a-deeply-flawed-system/ 22880 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101214000000 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:31:04 GMT 20101214093104 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:37:40 GMT 201201051643740 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Press Release Top Story England The Government has disclosed that the amount of the Pupil Premium will be £430 for each child on free school meals. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/pupil-premium-less-of-a-rocket-more-of-a-damp-squib/ 22875 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101213000000 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:21:05 GMT 20101213152105 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:40:43 GMT 201108301424043 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Special Schools Press Release Top Story England The Enterprise Network is a DfE funded contract to support Enterprise Education from 5-19 across schools and colleges in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/education-leadership-series/ethical-enterprise-education-education-leadership-paper-2/ 22761 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:16:18 GMT 20110617101618 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:31:52 GMT 20101207143152 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:16:18 GMT 2011061710101618 Helen Berry Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Education Leadership Running a children's charity is, in some ways, a relatively obvious move on from headship: at the heart of each organisation is a commitment to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people. But there are, of course, a number of differences not least the size of the budget. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/life-after-headship-charities-and-other-options/ 22755 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101207000000 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:20:33 GMT 20101207122033 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:23:51 GMT 201109010992351 Site Administrator Employment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Top Story England What happens after Headship? Head teachers are becoming younger, annual figures from the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW) showed in March. But has the 40 year age gap between the oldest and youngest school leader made for a generation divide? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/the-changing-face-of-headship/ 22739 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101206000000 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:10:46 GMT 20101206131046 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:27:56 GMT 201109010992756 Site Administrator News Features Wales/Cymru Top Story England Top Story Wales The best headteachers inspire their staff with a clear role model, encourage them to develop their own leadership skills, share information openly and focus on teaching and learning, according to a new Ofsted report http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/developing-leadership/ 22726 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:54:41 GMT 20110614165441 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:15:50 GMT 20101203101550 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:54:41 GMT 201106141645441 Helen Berry Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Top Story England Russell Hobby recently took part in the current affairs programme 'You and Yours' talking about the hot issue of Sports in Schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/you-and-yours-sport/ 22723 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:39:35 GMT 20110614153935 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:14:02 GMT 20101202141402 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:39:35 GMT 201106141533935 Helen Berry Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary Top Story England The proposed Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is troubling and the outcomes may misdirect efforts in schools. If reading is about finding the meaning in words, this test, as proposed, will tell us little about someone's reading ability. The danger of a new league table focused on the wrong things is significant. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/flaws-with-proposed-reading-test/ 22708 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101201000000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:10:39 GMT 20101201121039 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:42:36 GMT 201108301424236 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Press Release Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager This page displays all pages which have been displayed as Top Stories on the NAHT homepage http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/top-stories/ 22697 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:08:18 GMT 20120322160818 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:57:50 GMT 20101129115750 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:08:17 GMT 201203221640817 Site Administrator Media Comment Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Resources Panel NAHT president Mike Welsh calls on Teach First graduates to criticise the government, not head teachers, for schools' focus on results. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/focusing-on-results-at-the-expense-of-ethos/ 22695 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101129000000 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:31:26 GMT 20101129103126 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:35:08 GMT 201109010993508 Site Administrator Target Setting Testing Government Policy Education Reforms General Government People Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT(NI) What's New November 2010 update for NI members on recent activities http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/nahtni-whats-new-november-2010/ 22676 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:04:08 GMT 20101126130408 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:56:55 GMT 20101126125655 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:04:08 GMT 201011261310408 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Documentation for the Special General Meeting on 1 December 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/rules-and-constitution/special-general-meeting-handbook/ 22669 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMT 20110909153000 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:57:16 GMT 20101125155716 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMT 201109091533000 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Documents Early Years Primary Secondary Conference Documents Russell Hobby talks to Robert Sanders on the eve of the launch of the Government White Paper, covering a wide range of issues likely to effect school leaders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-32/ 22656 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:29:18 GMT 20101124122918 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:36:32 GMT 20101124113632 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:29:18 GMT 2010112412122918 Site Administrator Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Hot Topic 1 Interviews Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Today's report reinforces what we already know, that the vast majority of schools are great places to be. The evidence is clear: day in and day out, children in our schools are safe, well-behaved, well-taught and making good progress. Even in the most challenging circumstances, great leadership and great teaching are transforming lives. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/schools-doing-great-work/ 22642 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101123000000 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:16:25 GMT 20101123141625 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:46:15 GMT 201108301424615 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England There have been rumours of school age students participating in the next round of protests. Instances are likely to be rare, but could prove highly sensitive. Whatever our political perspectives on the root cause of the protests, head teachers have duties regarding child protection and behaviour/discipline in school. The issue is students being hurt or gaining criminal records. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/student-protests/ 22637 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111108000000 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:19:03 GMT 20101123111903 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:59:45 GMT 201111080995945 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Top Story England Parents and Pupils Pupils Behaviour Leadership Salary Scales (NI) http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/leadership-salary-scales-ni/ 22616 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101122000000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:30:18 GMT 20101122123018 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:18:30 GMT 2011083110101830 Site Administrator Briefings/Reports Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay The claim that head teachers regularly 'hide unruly pupils' from Ofsted is built on nothing more than anecdote. There is no evidence whatsoever that this happens. Quite the opposite: head teachers are a highly trusted profession and rightly so. Their pride in their schools means they want to be judged on what really happens. They are demanding of themselves and rigorous in their self evaluation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-challenge-witness-statement-on-behaviour/ 22614 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101122000000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:34:03 GMT 20101122113403 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:13 GMT 201108301424813 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England It is reasonable to suggest that it is not the job of the curriculum to be motivational, but the job of the teacher and school to make it so, through great teaching and relevance to children's lives. We should recognise, though, that it is possible for a curriculum to block teachers' ability to do this. And that overload, heavy assessment and rapid change are serious barriers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/sensible-principles-for-curriculum-reform/ 22610 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101122000000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:59:31 GMT 20101122095931 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:52:58 GMT 201108301425258 Site Administrator Curriculum Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/academies-should-give-back-more-than-they-take-out/ 22589 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101117000000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:55:45 GMT 20101117165545 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:58:26 GMT 201108301425826 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Academies There are tens of thousands of great leaders in education. Overwhelmingly, they are attracted by the chance to make a difference to children's lives. The most important step the government can take to keep the great leaders it has and attract new talent is to develop a system of accountability that is fair, firm and accurate - which rewards schools for the difference they make. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/thousands-of-great-leaders-in-state-schools/ 22566 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101117000000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:43:21 GMT 20101117094321 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:04:00 GMT 201108301530400 Site Administrator Government Policy People Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS The Equality Commission has produced this new guide to provide employers with practical guidance on how to comply with their responsibilities under each of the anti-discrimination laws in respect of their treatment of job applicants and employees. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/guide-to-promoting-equal-opportunities-in-employment/ 22555 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:45:45 GMT 20101117144545 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:17:04 GMT 20101116141704 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:45:45 GMT 201011171424545 Site Administrator Hot Topic 1 Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland The National Association of Head Teachers welcomes the news that the government may be moving towards a national funding formula for schools. Russell Hobby, General Secretary, comments: "It comes as a relief that, at long last, consideration is being given to a national funding formula for schools. The National Association of Head Teachers has maintained for a long time that only such a system for school budgets will address the inequities that now exist. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/supporting-the-move-to-a-national-funding-formula/ 22534 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101115000000 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:01:44 GMT 20101115100144 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:06:31 GMT 201108301530631 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England For busy school leaders, forewarned is forearmed. So we've revised the timetable we published at the start of the academic year to indicate, as far as possible, what developments to expect over the coming months. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-tothe-year-november/ 22527 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101112000000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:07:43 GMT 20101112120743 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:38:07 GMT 201109010993807 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... The Government's plan to publish the salaries and sickness levels of school staff captures attention at the expense of results: a largely pointless endeavour with minimal impact on standards. It might, however, increase pay inflation in the public sector. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/publishing-staff-salaries-will-not-improve-schools/ 22462 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101109000000 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:30:56 GMT 20101109103056 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:11:27 GMT 201108301531127 Site Administrator Salaries Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Early Years Primary Secondary FE Press Release Top Story England The UK's 150 + outdoor education centres are the forgotten victims of the spending crisis, with many facing cuts in local authority support. Three have closed recently (resulting in the loss of 3600 places) and more fear for their future. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/cuts-may-devastate-outdoor-education-in-the-uk/ 22453 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101108000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:28:10 GMT 20101108162810 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:13:34 GMT 201108301531334 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Nearly a fifth of school leaders are planning to reduce headcount within the next academic year, while most of the remainder are preparing to adapt their staffing plans to cope with the tighter economic situation, according to a survey of 600 head teachers. The average school spends more than 80 per cent of its annual budget on staff salaries. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/survey-shows-staffing-pressures-on-schools/ 22439 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101108000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:55:45 GMT 20101108105545 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:48:46 GMT 201109010994846 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Education, has today announced details of who will take part in the team reviewing SATs testing, and how they will carry out the task. Susan Young writes on the details of this review. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/launch-of-2011-sats-review/ 22429 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:59 GMT 20120106100759 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:45:50 GMT 20101105144550 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:59 GMT 2012010610100759 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Top Story England In response to the government's announcement of the external review into testing, assessment and accountability in primary schools, NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby said "We welcome this review. It is a key part of what we have been campaigning for. Lord Bew is a credible and independent chair. His appointment demonstrates the topic is being taken seriously." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/looking-forward-to-a-better-assessment-system/ 22424 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101105000000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:36:10 GMT 20101105103610 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:02 GMT 2012010610100702 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Includes a foucs on Chailey Heritage School and a final piece by outgoing General Secretary, Mick Brookes http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/life-member/life-member-news/naht-life-summer-2010/ 22419 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:48:38 GMT 20110117104838 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:30:56 GMT 20101105093056 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:48:37 GMT 2011011710104837 Site Administrator Life Member Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover Life Magazine NAHT(NI) Committee Members 2011/12: Contact Details http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/nahtni-committee-members-2011-12-contact-details/ 22415 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:42:20 GMT 20101104114220 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:59:26 GMT 201202281425926 Site Administrator Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland The University of Sussex has published its evaluation of UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Schools Award. This award has long been seen by NAHT as a positive initiative that schools can adopt and the Association released a joint publication with Unicef in March 2010 on the Award. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/children-deserve-to-learn-about-rights/ 22404 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101103000000 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:39:22 GMT 20101103113922 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:19:03 GMT 201108301531903 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager A Clean Slate: who will regulate teachers in England post GTC? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-46-november-2010/ 22373 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:41:09 GMT 20101102134109 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:30:59 GMT 20101101113059 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:41:09 GMT 201011021314109 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus Like it or not, we live in an age where celebrity defines success. And the Teaching Awards, now in its 12th year, taps into that culture in a big way. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/behind-the-scenes-at-the-teaching-awards/ 22358 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:55:27 GMT 20110901095527 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:57:40 GMT 20101101095740 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:55:27 GMT 201109010995527 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE When Alan Lee was due to take up his first full headship, he discovered that his personal Ofsted rating as a leader was likely to change overnight, from outstanding in his current school to satisfactory in the new school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/from-outstanding-to-satisfactory/ 22350 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:47:39 GMT 20101029114739 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:58:17 GMT 201109010995817 Site Administrator Inspections Leadership School Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Top Story England At the NAHT Cymru Annual Conference held at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel in October , Terry Williams was installed as president of NAHT Cymru. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/new-naht-cymru-president/ 22329 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:11:18 GMT 20101029101118 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:08:30 GMT 20101029100830 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:11:18 GMT 2010102910101118 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Learners and teachers are enthusiastic but find the system complex. We can only be thankful that they didn't get the uptake initially projected! The report raises doubts about the capacity to expand further; a fear compounded by decisions taken by the government in recent months. It has dammed the Diploma with faint praise whilst reducing levels of centrally provided support. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsteds-conclusions-resonate-with-naht-members/ 22264 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101026000000 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:12:26 GMT 20101026101226 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:20:50 GMT 201108301532050 Site Administrator Diplomas Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Children Centre Leader/Manager Stieve Butler, head of education and training at three prisons Cookham Wood and Huntercombe Young Offenders Institutions and the Josephine Butler Unit (an equivalent for girls), talks to Steve Smethurst about the full range of learning difficulties associated with young offenders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/extreme-school-leadership/teaching-in-the-lions-den/ 22245 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101025000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:19:19 GMT 20101025101919 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:21:39 GMT 2011090110102139 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary FE Extreme Leadership Series This is the fourth in a series of articles looking at some of the roles that head teachers take on when they leave teaching. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-what-happens-after-headship/government-and-inspection/ 22226 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101022000000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:33:22 GMT 20101022103322 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:24:25 GMT 2011090110102425 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Top Story England What happens after Headship? Headquarters has received enquiries from members about best practice and policies relating to the use of online technologies and cameras, particularly in Early Years settings. Guidance produced by Plymouth City Council is recommended and this information may be found on the link provided. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/online-safety-a-toolkit-for-early-years-setting/ 22223 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101021000000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:42:59 GMT 20101021164259 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:27:04 GMT 201109141422704 Site Administrator ICT Internet Teaching Tools & Aids Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Off-site Security School Security Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Children Centre Leader/Manager Parents and Pupils Pupils Child Protection Safeguarding Schools in England overall appear to have done surprisingly well out of the Comprehensive Spending Review, with a tiny real-terms budgetary increase year-on-year during the next five years. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-tothespendingreview/ 22191 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101020000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:17:44 GMT 20101020191744 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:25 GMT 2011090110102625 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Education Leaders Guide to... The announcements today emphasise the vital role of education in securing growth and preparing young people for the future. It is also clear that, with the inevitable cuts to local services, schools will need to do everything they can to support their communities, especially those facing social and economic difficulties. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/schools-will-rise-to-the-challenge/ 22189 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101020000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:36:55 GMT 20101020163655 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:22:53 GMT 201108301532253 Site Administrator Government Policy General Government Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Russell Hobby has reacted positively to the pupil absence figures released by the Department for Education. The figures show that absence for the Autumn 2009 and Spring 2010 terms has decreased from 6.31% to 6.04%. Mr Hobby said "The changes are very small but the trend is positive overall. More children are spending more time in school. This is good, as they can't be taught if they are not there." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/pupil-absence-figures-fall/ 22176 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101019000000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:18:31 GMT 20101019161831 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:25:06 GMT 201108301532506 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Truancy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager "Obviously we welcome the additional funding and are delighted that many more children will enjoy the benefit of free nursery education. But let's be clear, this is just the start of what we need if we are transform social mobility in this country." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/7bn-is-just-the-beginning/ 22157 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101015000000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:57:20 GMT 20101015155720 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:26:47 GMT 201108301532647 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Associate Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Managing Attendance - Handouts 5/6 October 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/managing-attendance-handouts-5-6-october-2010/ 22148 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:17:02 GMT 20101015101702 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:06:13 GMT 20101015100613 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:17:02 GMT 2010101510101702 Patsy Corry Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland This document provides a brief summary of the main points of the Interim Report issued by the Hutton Inquiry into pensions http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-7/ 22067 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101008000000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:19:35 GMT 20101008161935 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:20:40 GMT 2012010911112040 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions A summary of some of the work NAHT Northern Ireland has done on behalf of members on such issues as funding, classroom observation, workload and SEN and Inclusion http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/what-naht-ni-has-done-for-you-in-2009-2010/ 22061 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:31:50 GMT 20101116153150 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:37:37 GMT 20101008123737 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:31:50 GMT 201011161533150 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland "We are glad that Lord Hutton's interim report on pensions has stated the case so clearly: the fact that so many private sector employees have been let down on their pensions is no justification for damaging public sector pensions." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/naht-responds-to-hutton-report-on-pensions/ 22050 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101007000000 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:23:18 GMT 20101007162318 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:29:14 GMT 201108301532914 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Life Member Updates Pensions Campaign The Independent Public Service Pensions Commission to issue its interim report on 7 October 2010. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-6-hutton-interim-report/ 21995 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101004000000 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:31:59 GMT 20101004153159 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:16:15 GMT 2012010911111615 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Half of headteachers believe the biggest education reform in decades will fail as confusion reigns over the School Effectiveness Framework (SEF). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/confusion-reigns-over-the-sef/ 21946 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101001000000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:32:25 GMT 20101001113225 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:31:20 GMT 201108301533120 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story Wales Headteachers and practitioners in Wales have serious reservations over the long term success of the biggest education reform in decades, a snapshot survey commissioned by the NAHT Cymru indicates. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/is-sef-heading-for-failure/ 21945 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101001000000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:15:39 GMT 20101001111539 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:31:33 GMT 2011090110103133 Site Administrator News Features Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales SEF The 16th Annual Report prepared by Prof John Howson and Dr Almut Sprigade for the NAHT is now available. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/the-state-of-the-labour-market-for-senior-staff/ 21933 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:44:18 GMT 20101020164418 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:10:02 GMT 20100930151002 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:44:02 GMT 201010201644402 Kat Millard Employment Conditions of Service School Management Leadership Staffing Structures Vacancies Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Surveys Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Figures shows that a third of head teacher posts in the Primary sector were reported unfilled after an advertisement in 2009/10 compared with 26% in 2008/9. The absence of a permanent, substantive head interrupts a school's development. High re-advertisement rates cause significant additional expenditure for schools as well as extra uncertainty for staff, pupils and parents and difficulties for succession planning. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/leadership/unfilled-posts-leave-profession-on-knife-edge/ 21928 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:46:33 GMT 20100930144633 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:33:13 GMT 201108301533313 Site Administrator Employment Salaries Conditions of Service Leadership Staffing Structures Vacancies Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Associate Member IAPS Surveys Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Following the announcement that NAHT will not ballot to boycott SATs, and instead work with the Government on a review, Russell Hobby has written the following letter to Mr. Gove. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/assessment-and-accountability-group/assessment-campaign-past-action/russell-hobby-letter-to-michael-gove-29-september/ 21921 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:11:14 GMT 20100930121114 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:06:06 GMT 2012010610100606 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Top Story England Letters Children Centre Leader/Manager Russell Hobby discusses with Robert Sanders the upcoming SATs review and its impact. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-31/ 21918 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:48:44 GMT 20110617104844 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:14:05 GMT 20100930111405 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:48:44 GMT 2011061710104844 Helen Berry Assessment SATs Testing Education Reforms School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Podcasts Academies What NAHT (NI) has done for you in 2009/2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/what-naht-ni-has-done-for-you-in-2009-2010/ 21906 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:14:54 GMT 20100929171454 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:13:37 GMT 20100929171337 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:14:54 GMT 201009291751454 Patsy Corry Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland Less bureaucracy for school leaders as Secretary of State Michael Gove tells Ofsted to ditch the Self Evaluation Form. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/gove-tells-ofsted-to-ditch-the-sef-in-england/ 21843 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:15:51 GMT 20110615141551 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:30:34 GMT 20100924113034 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:15:51 GMT 201106151421551 Helen Berry Performance Inspections SEF Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England The government has announced this morning that it intends to dispense with the school Self Evaluation Form (the SEF). Schools will welcome the move to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/naht-welcomes-scrapping-of-the-sef/ 21836 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100923000000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:30:39 GMT 20100923133039 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:35:38 GMT 201108301533538 Site Administrator Performance Inspections SEF Ofsted Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager 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. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/antenatal-care-in-schools/ 21830 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100923000000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:59:14 GMT 20100923105914 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:37:21 GMT 201108301533721 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Medical Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager You would hope that things would have changed in Southwark over the past 500 years. But apparently not. Shakespearean tragedy still abounds. Decima Francis knows this all too well. She once trod the boards at the National Theatre as an actress, but has since taken up the challenge of helping black boys excluded from mainstream education and is now head teacher at the From Boyhood to Manhood (FBMF) foundation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/extreme-school-leadership/shakespearean-tragedy-in-southwark-school/ 21781 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100921000000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:01:34 GMT 20100921120134 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:38:14 GMT 2011090110103814 Site Administrator Society Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Extreme Leadership Series Sitting it out Your experiences of the SATs boycott http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-45-september-2010/ 21776 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:51:18 GMT 20101116105118 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:10:36 GMT 20100921111036 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:51:18 GMT 2010111610105118 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus Speaking at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Liverpool, Russell Hobby talks of a set of ethical principles that Academies should follow. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/libdemsacademiesdebate/ 21768 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100920000000 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:56:22 GMT 20100920175622 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:40:06 GMT 201108301534006 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Press Release Top Story England Academies How to: Plan the process Attract the best applicants Plan induction, probation and ongoing support http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/support-staff-recruitment/ 21707 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100917000000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:37:38 GMT 20100917113738 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:03:28 GMT 2011082610100328 Site Administrator People People management Staffing Structures Recruitment Starting Points Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Staff management Recruitment and Rights Recruitment An NAHT Guidance document on Job Share and Flexible Working - Updated September 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/guidance-on-job-share-and-flexible-working-september-2010/ 21659 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100915000000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:05:42 GMT 20100915150542 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:33:24 GMT 2011102610103324 Site Administrator Conditions of Service Flexible working Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Flexible working Job Share As a consequence of the review of Public Service Pensions in 2006, changes were made to the Teachers Pension Scheme and an agreement subsequently described as Cap and Share was put in place. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/nahtni-whats-new-2cpensions-update-september-2010/ 21651 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:35:08 GMT 20101116153508 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:55:06 GMT 20100915125506 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:35:08 GMT 201011161533508 Site Administrator Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland Whats New This edition of What's New, Northern Ireland explores the concerns which NAHT (NI) have over the 0-6 Strategy http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/nahtni-whats-new-0-6-strategy-september-2010/ 21650 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:32:39 GMT 20110411163239 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:41:15 GMT 20100915124115 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:32:39 GMT 201104111643239 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New NAHT(NI) What's New 2A- Salaries & Budgets update Sept. 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/nahtni-whats-new-2a-salaries-budgets-update-sept-2010/ 21649 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:02:36 GMT 20101027150236 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:35:22 GMT 20100915123522 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:02:36 GMT 201010271530236 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New Commencement of the Equality Act is set for October 1st 2010, though some aspects will not come into effect until 2011. This replaces 9 Acts and almost 100 sets of regulations and will attempt to reduce bureaucracy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/equality/quick-guide-to-the-equality-act-2010/ 21607 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100914000000 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:52:29 GMT 20100914145229 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:30:07 GMT 2011082410103007 Site Administrator Equal Opportunities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Equality Legislation and regulation Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage and Civil Partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Sex Sexual orientation Religion and belief Today's Ofsted report mixes insight and fallacy in equal measure. NAHT acknowledges the validity of many of the recommendations made in Ofsted's report on SEN in schools and welcomes its focus on outcomes rather than processes. However, school leaders expressed regret that Ofsted have chosen to criticise schools for following local and national government recommendations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/policy-shortcomings-exposed-rather-than-school-failures/ 21606 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100914000000 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:36:09 GMT 20100914123609 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:48:53 GMT 201108301534853 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Top Story England Russell Hobby, NAHT General Secretary comments about school health and safety as follows: We don't so much need a Dangerous Book for Boys culture, we need a Sensible Support for Schools culture. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/dangerous-books-and-difficult-lines/ 21600 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100914000000 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:06:03 GMT 20100914100603 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:52:21 GMT 201108301535221 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Press Release NAHT welcomes the timely publication of the NAO report on Academies. We are pleased to note the educational benefits gained by Academy pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and commend the school leaders, teachers and support staff working to deliver those benefits. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/naht-comments-on-the-nao-academies-report/ 21514 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100910000000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:57:46 GMT 20100910145746 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:57:03 GMT 201108301535703 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Press Release Academies NAHT is preparing its response to the Education Select Committee's inquiry into the role and performance of Ofsted and would welcome the views of members on seven key areas http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-inquiry/ 21473 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:55:35 GMT 20100910095535 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:08:10 GMT 20100909160810 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:55:31 GMT 201009100995531 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Hot Topic 1 Top Story England Following confirmation of the Sept. 2010 increase for pay and allowances for mainstream school teachers paid under the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, in line with the Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in Residential Establishments (JNCTRE) national agreement, the increases for JNCTRE teachers from the same date are set out in the attached JESC No. 179. The revised pay rates are also attached. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/2010-pay-scales-for-teachers-in-residential-establishments/ 21407 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100907000000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:57:51 GMT 20100907155751 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:08:59 GMT 2011082610100859 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Scales Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Staff management Pay and Conditions Pay The NAHT has now published its handy reference guide detailing the pay scales for 2011 until 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/salary-scales-2011-to-2012/ 21392 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111005000000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:53:20 GMT 20100907135320 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:24:37 GMT 2012020611112437 Site Administrator Salaries Pay Scales Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay Russell Hobby, General Secretary NAHT comments as follows: NAHT acknowledges CBI's interest in the performance of schools and welcomes the contribution of industry in providing young people with useful work experience and positive role models, especially in STEM subjects. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/naht-responds-to-cbi-report/ 21316 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100906000000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:51:26 GMT 20100906095126 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:59:49 GMT 201108301535949 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary FE Press Release At Glebe School, Bromley, a large foundation secondary, special school for children aged 11-19, Kevin Parrett, assistant head teacher writes on how Film Club has had an impact on helping students to share beliefs, cultures and information about their religions and experiences. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/inspiring-children-through-the-world-of-film/ 21304 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100903000000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:50:15 GMT 20100903155015 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:41:33 GMT 2011090110104133 Site Administrator School Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Russell Hobby speaks to Tracey O'Halloran on NAHTTV about academies. In this video he clarifies the NAHT position and details the help and advice school leaders can get. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/academies/interview-russell-hobby-on-academies/ 21299 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:53:33 GMT 20100903125333 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:41:46 GMT 20100903124146 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:53:30 GMT 2010090312125330 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Videos Academies Free Schools Prior to his official start as NAHT General Secretary, Russell Hobby had a chance to catch up with Mick Brookes to discuss the issues that he will be facing. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/russell-hobby-and-mick-brookes-roundup/ 21280 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:24:40 GMT 20100906142440 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:15:45 GMT 20100903101545 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:24:40 GMT 201009061422440 Site Administrator Assessment Testing School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Podcasts Academies NAHT Partner LFC Graybrook is pleased to announce that they are holding their professional indemnity and public liability rates for NAHT members until at least 31 August 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/no-increase-in-professional-indemnity-rates/ 21259 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:49:13 GMT 20110802144913 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:50:28 GMT 20100901155028 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:49:13 GMT 201108021424913 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools The gradual expansion of the Academies programme is one step towards providing all schools with the necessary flexibility and freedoms required to deliver the best possible service to the communities they serve; but different models suit different schools and there are no panaceas or quick fixes when it comes to education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/academies/naht-comments-on-new-academies/ 21257 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100901000000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:57:36 GMT 20100901145736 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:02:27 GMT 201108301640227 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Academies With the focus of school inspections remaining firmly fixed on the quality of a School's self-evaluation data and with parental power increasingly important, do you know enough about what your stakeholders really think? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/do-your-self-evaluation-surveys-tick-all-the-right-boxes/ 21252 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:04:11 GMT 20110722100411 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:45:19 GMT 20100901114519 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:04:11 GMT 2011072210100411 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Difficult to break into, not terribly lucrative and, in some cases, not particularly stable: sometimes it's surprising that anyone would leave a career as well-paid and rewarding as headship for the life of an academic or even a professional writer. But, of course, they do. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-what-happens-after-headship/academics-and-writers/ 21185 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100831000000 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:11:33 GMT 20100831101133 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:45:33 GMT 2011090110104533 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE What happens after Headship? Guidance to NAHT members who have received advice from a financial adviser to transfer-out of the Teachers' Pension Scheme in to a person pension arrangement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-5-transferring-out-of-tps/ 21171 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100826000000 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:03:11 GMT 20100826140311 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:23:38 GMT 2012010911112338 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions There are a few things that you should be aware of if you are leaving/retiring from teaching. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/leaving-teaching/ 21164 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100825000000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:52:24 GMT 20100825145224 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:21:50 GMT 2012010911112150 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Updates Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Workload and Conditions Pensions Income Tax Retirement NAHT and the other teaching unions have sent a letter setting out concerns over the DfE's decision not to print the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/joint-7-unions-letter-to-lord-hill/ 21160 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:31:12 GMT 20110615143112 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:12:59 GMT 20100825141259 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:31:12 GMT 201106151423112 Helen Berry Salaries Pay Pay Scales Pay Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Briefings/Reports England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Top Story Wales Just over sixty groups of parents and teachers have formally applied to set up their own free schools under the Government's flagship new scheme. But do they really know what they are letting themselves in for? And what will life be like for the prospective heads of these new schools? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/setting-up-a-free-school/ 21141 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100824000000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:29:05 GMT 20100824102905 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:53:18 GMT 2011090110105318 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Following recent press coverage about missing children and child protection this item describes ways in which practitioners are supported in protecting vulnerable children from harm http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/how-can-practitioners-protect-vulnerable-children/ 21085 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:25:38 GMT 20110722092538 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:37:14 GMT 20100818123714 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:25:38 GMT 201107220992538 Site Administrator Legal CRB Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Briefings/Reports England Children Centre Leader/Manager Further Impact As a Result of Change from RPI to CPI. Following the Budget in June 2010, the basis for revaluing pensions increases in public sector pension schemes is to change from Retail Price Index to the Consumer Prices Index from April 2011. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-4-change-from-rpi-to-cpi/ 21072 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100817000000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:33:12 GMT 20100817143312 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:08:52 GMT 2012010911110852 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Life Member Top Story England Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions A funding package worth £4million has been announced today in a bid to address a dire shortage of teachers able to teach young schoolchildren through the medium of Welsh. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/4-million-to-increase-numbers-of-welsh-medium-teachers/ 21068 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01:14 GMT 20110614160114 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:38:59 GMT 20100817123859 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:01:13 GMT 201106141640113 Helen Berry News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales The Department provided this publication to support provision of high-quality religious education in maintained schools in England for governors head teachers, curriculum planners and teachers of religious education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/religious-education-non-statutory-guidance/ 21044 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100813000000 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:30:54 GMT 20100813113054 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:27:40 GMT 201108261642740 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Curriculum and practice Curriculum Religious Education Over the last few months the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been drafting guidance to explain the Equality Act 2010 for employers, workers, service providers which can be downloaded now from their website http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/equality/equality-act-2010-new-guidance/ 21043 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100813000000 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:57:52 GMT 20100813105752 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:31:18 GMT 2011082410103118 Site Administrator Discrimination Equal Opportunities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Equality Legislation and regulation Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage and Civil Partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Sex Sexual orientation Religion and belief In late July the government announced that significant changes were being made to the above and letters have been sent to 'stakeholders'. This has caused some confusion as to the situation regarding school sixth forms. The following, taken from the YPLA's website should clarify this matter. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/changes-to-funding-arrangements-for-the-16-19-sector/ 21040 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:58:47 GMT 20110722095847 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:49:31 GMT 20100812164931 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:58:47 GMT 201107220995847 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Secretary of State to refer proposal on a cap on head teachers' pay to the School Teachers' Review Body. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/cap-on-head-teachers-pay-to-be-referred-to-strb/ 21005 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:43:19 GMT 20110614164319 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:26:06 GMT 20100809122606 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:43:19 GMT 201106141644319 Helen Berry Salaries Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE The Coalition Government established an Independent Public Service Pensions Commission which invited public sector organisations to submit evidence and views. Submissions have been made by the Public Service Pensioners Council, the Teachers' Superannuation Working Party (England & Wales) and the National Association of Head Teachers. Pension Update 3 provides links to those submissions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-3-public-service-pensions-commission/ 20976 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100803000000 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:05:39 GMT 20100803110539 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:12:05 GMT 2012010911111205 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions One of the most common post-headship careers is consultancy: working as an adviser to schools, government or business, either independently or as an employee of a big education service provider. Another growing and closely related area is interim headship, in which experienced leaders run schools that need someone at the wheel while they recruit a permanent replacement. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-what-happens-after-headship/interims-and-consultants/ 20965 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100802000000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:37:29 GMT 20100802123729 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:56:20 GMT 2011090110105620 Site Administrator Employment Retirement Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE What happens after Headship? A paper aimed at public sector leaders in general (rather than school leaders specifically) which looks at what senior leaders in the private sector learned from the recession and draws out key lessons for the public sector. The paper was written by Russell Hobby, General Secretary Designate, while in his previous role at the HayGroup. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/back-from-the-brink/ 20918 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:31:25 GMT 20110614163125 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:48:02 GMT 20100729114802 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:31:25 GMT 201106141643125 Helen Berry School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Early Years Primary Secondary FE Bursar/SBM The Department for Education has published its funding consultation, focussing primarily on the distribution of the Pupil Premium. The document can be found at www.education.gov.uk/consultations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/funding/pupil-premium-announced/ 20893 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:14:41 GMT 20110802151441 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:11:03 GMT 20100726151103 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:14:41 GMT 201108021531441 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Early Years Primary Secondary The Academies Bill gained approval in the house of commons today amidst controversy over the speed in which it has been introduced. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/academies/academy-approval/ 20891 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:08:52 GMT 20110614160852 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:02:23 GMT 20100726140223 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:08:51 GMT 201106141640851 Helen Berry School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Primary Secondary Top Story England Academies Free Schools The Department for Education has issued an update on this matter this week. This paper summarises the key features and also indicates NAHT's response to the changes announced. NAHT also is concerned about the timing of its release being so close to the end of the summer term. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/summary-of-recent-significant-changes-in-14-19-provision/ 20869 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:45:20 GMT 20100723114520 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:22:51 GMT 20100723112251 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:45:15 GMT 2010072311114515 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Secondary FE Following a recent government announcement from April 2011 changes have been proposed to the way in which public sector pensions, including teachers' pensions, will be increased. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pensions-update-2-pensions-increases/ 20857 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100721000000 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:33:36 GMT 20100721163336 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:10:35 GMT 2012010911111035 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice Wales/Cymru England Life Member Updates Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions An interactive tool to enable members of NAHT to use the Association's online and human resources as effectively as possible. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/getting-the-most-from-naht1/ 20850 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:33:56 GMT 20110712093356 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:48:58 GMT 20100720154858 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:33:55 GMT 201107120993355 Site Administrator Leader Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Content Types Video Tools Interactive Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Advice Panel Transfer September 2010 - DENI Guidance http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/transfer-september-2010-deni-guidance/ 20831 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:01:40 GMT 20100719150140 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:00:24 GMT 20100719150024 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:01:40 GMT 201007191530140 Patsy Corry Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland Creating academies and free schools is unlikely to transform educational achievement in the way the coalition government hopes, a senior academic says. Far from improving outcomes for schools and pupils, the constant changes in school organisation over the past 20 years cause problems for many parents and society in general. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/academies-and-freeschools-problems/ 20773 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100719000000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:20:30 GMT 20100719112030 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:00:59 GMT 2011090111110059 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Children's Centres Primary Secondary FE Academies Free Schools Termly newsletter from the Cardiff Office, July 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-july-2010/ 20698 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:57:20 GMT 20100713135720 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:23:44 GMT 20100713132344 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:57:20 GMT 201007131315720 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Education minister Leighton Andrews has said inset days could be used to 'mitigate' disruption by bad weather. Teaching unions are concerned that school closures caused by last winter's snowy and icy weather may be used to justify the scrapping of two training days next year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/cold-snap-no-excuse-to-put-training-on-ice/ 20666 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:45:41 GMT 20110614164541 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:56:30 GMT 20100712105630 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:45:41 GMT 201106141644541 Helen Berry News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Following the Government announcement that new powers will be given to head teachers, allowing them to search pupils, Susan Young examines this in further detail. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-discipline/ 20655 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100709000000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:05:52 GMT 20100709150552 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:03:38 GMT 2011090111110338 Site Administrator Government Policy Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Children's Centres Primary Secondary FE Education Leaders Guide to... Ian Johnson took over Marlowe Academy in 2004 as head teacher of what many people considered to be the 'worst school in Britain'. The Ramsgate School was synonymous with failure; the BBC noting that the school had a truly shocking record: just 4% of pupils managed five GCSEs at grade C or above last year [2003]. This was not a blip. It was 4% the year before and 4% the year before that. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/extreme-school-leadership/the-worst-school-in-britain/ 20648 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100709000000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:06:28 GMT 20100709120628 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:25:29 GMT 2011090112122529 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Extreme Leadership Series Academies What's on Television? Communication channels are definitely open, but which one to watch? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-44-july-2010/ 20624 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:59:08 GMT 20101015135908 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:13:29 GMT 20100706161329 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:59:07 GMT 201010151315907 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus For Head teachers, leaving their school is a chance for a fresh start, which could mean anything from setting up their own business to using their leadership skills in a different type of organisation. In this, the first of the series, Carly Chynoweth examines the options for head teachers considering moving on. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-what-happens-after-headship/is-there-life-after-headship/ 20482 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100629000000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:29:32 GMT 20100629112932 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:28:37 GMT 2011090112122837 Site Administrator Employment Retirement Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE What happens after Headship? Background to the Academy Programme http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/academy-bill-briefing/ 20478 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100629000000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:16:12 GMT 20100629101612 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:19:21 GMT 201108250991921 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Academies Governance and Infrastructure Organisational Structures Academies John Ivens is head teacher and an educational psychologist at the Bethlem and Maudsley Psychiatric Hospital in South London, where he has led the school for the past seven years. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/extreme-school-leadership/extreme-heads-challenges-at-a-psychiatric-hospital-school/ 20423 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100625000000 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:47:07 GMT 20100625104707 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:31:32 GMT 2011090112123132 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Extreme Leadership Series The Free School scheme is examined and explained by Education Journalist Susan Young http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-to-free-schools/ 20397 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100622000000 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:42 GMT 20100622120042 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:14:20 GMT 2011083010101420 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Academies Education Leaders Guide to... Free Schools Governance and Infrastructure Organisational Structures Free Schools The Teacher assessment section of the NCA tools website is now open. The submission of teacher assessment, including P scale data, is a statutory requirement for key stage 2 and key stage 3 schools. Teacher assessment must be submitted before the Friday 9 July 2010 deadline. QCDA are encouraging all key stage 2 and key stage 3 schools to submit their teacher assessment data early. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/submission-of-teacher-assessment-data/ 20396 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100622000000 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:32:25 GMT 20100622113225 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:44:36 GMT 201109081534436 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Curriculum and practice Assessment Data management Key advice item The Public Service Pensioners' Council represents the interests of retired public servants. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/public-service-pensioners-council/ 20370 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:03:25 GMT 20110615160325 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:25:29 GMT 20100618122529 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:03:25 GMT 201106151640325 Helen Berry Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Concerns re £1.3 million for additional pre-school places http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/concerns-re-13-million-for-additional-pre-school-places/ 20349 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:16:40 GMT 20100616151640 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:08:28 GMT 20100616150828 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:16:40 GMT 201006161531640 Patsy Corry Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland Principals angered by Meat free DE Early Years Strategy http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/principals-angered-by-meat-free-de-early-years-strategy/ 20348 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:42:42 GMT 20100616144242 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:41:31 GMT 20100616144131 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:42:42 GMT 201006161424242 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland The vetting scheme for nine million people working with children and vulnerable adults in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been halted. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/vetting-and-barring-scheme-put-on-hold/ 20342 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:25:17 GMT 20100618122517 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:57:25 GMT 20100615135725 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:25:11 GMT 2010061812122511 Site Administrator Child Protection Vetting Barring Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Susan Young answers some questions on the new Government's approach to Academies and the detail of the process. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-toacademies/ 20177 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100609000000 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:55:26 GMT 20100609115526 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:37:04 GMT 201109011313704 Site Administrator School Management Leader Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Advice Primary Secondary Top Story England Bursar/SBM Academies Education Leaders Guide to... Free Schools Governance and Infrastructure Organisational Structures Academies An advice document detailing the pay entitlements of leadership group members who move to classroom teacher posts. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pay-of-school-leaders-moving-to-classroom-teacher-posts/ 20140 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110929000000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:59:20 GMT 20100607105920 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:00:35 GMT 201110141640035 EIBS Support Salaries Pay Scales Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay Published in 2008 the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage set out the requirement that all schools and registered early years providers in the maintained, private, voluntary and independent sectors attended by children from birth to five years old must ensure that staff hold a suitable first aid certificate to meet the statutory requirements of the EYFS Guidelines 2008. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/statutory-requirement-for-first-aid-training/ 20111 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100603000000 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:14:55 GMT 20100603121455 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:53:47 GMT 201108261645347 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare First Aid Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Foundation Stage Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Including a report from Ktgum, Uganda; the story of one life member's acting interests and ISA advice from NAHT Personal Financial Services. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/life-member/life-member-news/naht-life-spring-2010/ 20072 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:11:39 GMT 20100601151139 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:54:41 GMT 20100601145441 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:11:39 GMT 201006011531139 Site Administrator England Life Member Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover Life Magazine Including: Cambridge Primary Review Mick Brookes gets on his bike http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/life-member/life-member-news/naht-life-winter-2009/ 19977 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:55:25 GMT 20100601125525 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:24:50 GMT 20100525152450 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:55:25 GMT 2010060112125525 Site Administrator England Life Member Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover Life Magazine Is the Grass Greener? School leaders on life in overseas schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-43-may-2010/ 19970 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:20:27 GMT 20100525152027 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:53:35 GMT 20100525095335 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:20:20 GMT 201005251532020 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus Chief Inspector Pulls Back on Handling PR following NAHT(NI) complaint to Minister http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/chief-inspector-pulls-back-on-handling-pr-following-naht-ni-complaint-to-minister/ 19914 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:11:59 GMT 20100518161159 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:09:42 GMT 20100518160942 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:11:59 GMT 201005181641159 Patsy Corry Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Top story Northern Ireland PPSPC re Pension Policy Conservative/Liberal Democrat Coalition plus copy of letter from Philip Hammond, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury 13 May 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pensions/pspc-pension-policy-conservative-liberal-democrat-coalition/ 19909 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:56:17 GMT 20110615155617 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:26:55 GMT 20100517172655 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:56:17 GMT 201106151535617 Helen Berry Pensions Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru England Scotland Northern Ireland What's New May 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/whats-new-may-2010/ 19906 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:03:14 GMT 20101027150314 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:14:58 GMT 20100517171458 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:03:14 GMT 201010271530314 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland Whats New Incoming General Secretary Russell Hobby delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking speech to members at the National Conference in Liverpool in May 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/russell-hobby-speech/ 19854 Wed, 12 May 2010 14:02:34 GMT 20100512140234 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:41:03 GMT 20100512134103 Wed, 12 May 2010 14:02:34 GMT 201005121420234 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Secondary Annual Conference 2010 In April the Equality Act became law, removing the exemption for schools in relation to the provision of auxiliary aids and services for pupils with a disability http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/equality/schools-lose-auxiliary-aids-and-services-exemption/ 19853 Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100512000000 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:03:45 GMT 20100512120345 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:42:00 GMT 201201171534200 Julie Cully Special Educational Needs Inclusion Disability Learning Difficulties Equal Opportunities Ability Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Equality Disability Mick Brookes speaks to delegates at Annual Conference for the last time as General Secretary of NAHT. The title of this year's speech is 'Rebalancing the Agenda'. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/mick-brookes-speech/ 19849 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:14:58 GMT 20110722111458 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:24:26 GMT 20100512112426 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:14:58 GMT 2011072211111458 Site Administrator Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Early Years Primary Secondary Speeches Bursar/SBM Annual Conference 2010 The Enterprise Network would like to offer primary teachers an opportunity to apply to be part of the second phase of the enterprise network programme. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/enterprise-education/become-a-primary-lead-practitioner/ 19828 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:29:25 GMT 20100507102925 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:25:16 GMT 20100507102516 Fri, 07 May 2010 10:29:17 GMT 2010050710102917 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Enterprise Education Research by Education Data Surveys shows that it is becoming harder and harder for schools to fill the top job: existing headteachers are reaching retirement age and there simply aren't enough applicants to replace them. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/why-choose-headship/ 19827 Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100507000000 Fri, 07 May 2010 09:56:22 GMT 20100507095622 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:39:20 GMT 201109011313920 Site Administrator Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Mick Brookes thanks politicians, Ed Balls (Labour), Michael Gove (Conservative) and David Laws (Liberal Democrats) for their debate at the NAHT Annual Conference in Liverpool 2010, prior to the General Election. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/vote-of-thanks/ 19822 Thu, 06 May 2010 17:24:56 GMT 20100506172456 Thu, 06 May 2010 17:15:20 GMT 20100506171520 Thu, 06 May 2010 17:24:56 GMT 201005061752456 Site Administrator SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Secondary Annual Conference 2010 Education Spokespeople, Ed Balls, Michael Gove, and David Laws deliver their initial speeches to NAHT Annual Conference in Liverpool. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/education-debate/ 19818 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:07:46 GMT 20110722100746 Thu, 06 May 2010 14:58:10 GMT 20100506145810 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:07:46 GMT 2011072210100746 Site Administrator SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Secondary Annual Conference 2010 From 6 April 2010, the sickness certificates (Forms Med 3 and Med 5) which doctors had previously issued to confirm that an employee was not fit to work have been replaced in England, Scotland and Wales by a single revised statement of Fitness for Work. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/medical-certificate-system/ 19816 Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100506000000 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:16:34 GMT 20100506121634 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:26:17 GMT 201108250992617 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Your Conditions of Service Rights and Issues Absence /Leave An interview with Lesley Gannon from NAHT and Paul Williams, Headteacher http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-interview/ 19781 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:35:30 GMT 20110705153530 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:28:48 GMT 20100504102848 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:35:14 GMT 201107051533514 Helen Berry Inspections Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video News England Early Years Primary Secondary Annual Conference 2010 The race to digitally enable Welsh classrooms, teachers and children to meet ambitious targets laid out in a report by an Assembly Government appointed ICT task force for 2012 could prove more than a financial headache for cash-strapped schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/it-exploitation/ 19756 Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100502000000 Sun, 02 May 2010 09:56:50 GMT 20100502095650 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:41:42 GMT 201109011314142 Site Administrator News Features Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales NAHT National President Mike Welsh addresses the 2010 NAHT Confernce in Liverpool at the Opening Ceremony. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/presidents-speech/ 19750 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:11:08 GMT 20110802151108 Sat, 01 May 2010 14:37:01 GMT 20100501143701 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:11:08 GMT 201108021531108 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Speeches Annual Conference 2010 Russell Hobby, future General Secretary of NAHT is interviewed at the NAHT Annual Conference 2010 in Liverpool. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/russell-hobby/ 19719 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:50:51 GMT 20100430195051 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:38:41 GMT 20100430163841 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:50:51 GMT 201004301975051 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Schools Forums Annual Conference 2010 The suggestion that schools are sitting on vast wealth is largely fictitious according to NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2010/budget-surpluses/ 19714 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:52:45 GMT 20100430195245 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:15:37 GMT 20100430141537 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:52:45 GMT 201004301975245 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head News Early Years Primary Secondary Bursar/SBM Annual Conference 2010 The paediatrics department here specialises in gastro, plastics and general surgical, says Jude Chalk, the headteacher at the Royal Free Hospital Children's School (RFHCS) in north London. Her easy use of medical terminology shows how thoroughly immersed she is in the worlds of both health and education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/extreme-school-leadership/the-challenges-faced-at-a-hospital-school/ 19608 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100426000000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:49:09 GMT 20100426134909 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:46:29 GMT 201109011314629 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Children's Centres Secondary FE Extreme Leadership Series The General Election is due to take place in 6 May 2010 and as usual a number of schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be selected by Returning Officers as venues for polling stations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/use-of-schools-as-polling-stations/ 19553 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100421000000 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:20:30 GMT 20100421102030 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:29:04 GMT 201108250992904 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Scotland Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Top Story Wales Top story Northern Ireland Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Premises Formal Procedure for Support Staff in NI Disciplinary, Grievance and Harassment. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/formal-procedure-for-support-staff-in-ni-disciplinary-grievance-and-harassment/ 19542 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:24:13 GMT 20100420112413 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:20:15 GMT 20100420112015 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:24:13 GMT 2010042011112413 Patsy Corry Advice Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland What's New April 2010 - Redundancy, Nursery Principals, Classroom Observation, PPA, Violence Against Teachers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/whats-new-in-ni-april-2010/ 19494 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:53:32 GMT 20100416095332 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:46:32 GMT 20100415174632 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:53:32 GMT 201004160995332 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland With the recent media coverage about the 'credit crunch' the UK has witnessed a decrease in shopping revenue in the run up to Christmas and the non-food sector has also been affected. With this period of uncertainty it can have an effect on the nation's heath. Maybe now is the time to consider a flexible and affordable health insurance plan with CS Healthcare? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/is-the-credit-crunch-affecting-your-health/ 19450 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:25:21 GMT 20100413122521 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:20:27 GMT 20100413122027 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:25:21 GMT 2010041312122521 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Medical Needs Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Associate Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge provides a national accreditation combining the essential elements of provision learning and safety into one easily recognisable and trusted Quality Badge for all types of Learning Outside the Classroom provider organisations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/the-learning-outside-the-classroom-quality-badge/ 19413 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100412000000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:46:57 GMT 20100412134657 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:30:41 GMT 2012010910103041 Site Administrator Curriculum Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Curriculum and practice Teaching Off-Site Education Termly Newsletter, April 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-november-2009/naht-cymru-newsletter-april-2010/ 19412 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:28 GMT 20100412140028 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:40:32 GMT 20100412134032 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:00:28 GMT 201004121420028 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales UNICEF UK Ambassador Martin Bell visits a Rights Respecting school in London, which emphasises rights and responsibilities. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/education-leadership-series/rights-respecting-schools-education-leadership-paper-1/back-to-school/ 19409 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:48:49 GMT 20110721154849 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:08:16 GMT 20100412110816 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:48:49 GMT 201107211534849 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools The myths and mysteries of the drug mephedrone are explored and exposed by Susan Young, Education Journalist. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/education-leaders-guide-tomephedrone/ 19285 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100406000000 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:08:12 GMT 20100406120812 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:49:15 GMT 201109011314915 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary FE Education Leaders Guide to... Changes to Premature Retirement Scheme 2010 Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/changes-to-premature-retirement-scheme-2010/ 19241 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:01:57 GMT 20100331140157 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:16:53 GMT 20100331101653 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:01:57 GMT 201003311420157 Site Administrator News Northern Ireland Top story Northern Ireland This NAHT guidance note, revised for September 2009, which is written from the point of view of a school with a delegated budget, is designed to give members an overview of performance based pay progression and to assist them in the identification of any practices that need review, refinement or revision. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/ups3-and-all-that-wales/ 19232 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:25:41 GMT 20100330142541 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:09:30 GMT 20100330130930 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:25:41 GMT 201003301422541 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru Rights Respecting Schools - The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Promoting and protecting children's rights http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/education-leadership-series/rights-respecting-schools-education-leadership-paper-1/ 19213 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:14:53 GMT 20110616141453 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:20:23 GMT 20100326162023 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:14:53 GMT 201106161421453 Helen Berry Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Education Leadership The new 'Education Leadership' series seek to explore issues with more breadth where necessary, whilst also reserving the right to be phase specific if that becomes appropriate. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/education-leadership-series/ 19212 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:07:12 GMT 20120228120712 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:12:05 GMT 20100326161205 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:07:12 GMT 2012022812120712 Site Administrator Publications Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Documents Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Associate Member Bursar/SBM The Association has become increasingly concerned about the problems that members have experienced with social networking sites, with Facebook being the one most frequently citied. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/guidance-on-social-networking/ 19191 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100326000000 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:08:20 GMT 20100326140820 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:55:39 GMT 201108240995539 Site Administrator ICT Internet Legal Bullying Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary FE Parents and Pupils Pupils Bullying Child Protection Safeguarding When June Foster was laughed at by a careers teacher for saying she wanted to be a teacher, she was determined to succeed. Now an executive headteacher, she has used her fighting spirit at two troubled Newcastle primaries. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/extreme-school-leadership/dealing-with-a-transient-school-population/ 19143 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100324000000 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:41:34 GMT 20100324104134 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:53:34 GMT 201109011315334 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary FE Extreme Leadership Series NAHT(NI) Conflict Management 2010: Handouts & Presentations from conferences run in association with the Regional Training Unit http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/conflict-management-conference-2010handouts-presentations/ 19119 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:12:33 GMT 20100401161233 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:52:47 GMT 20100323115247 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:12:33 GMT 201004011641233 Site Administrator News Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Top Story England Consultations Should teachers receive the same foundation in child development and psychology as social workers, therapists and others who work with children and young people? Yes, says James Wetz, a former headteacher and the author of a new paper proposing radical changes to initial teacher training. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/carers-not-just-pedagogues/ 19056 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100317000000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:24:19 GMT 20100317122419 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:56:31 GMT 201109011315631 Site Administrator Training Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Smooth Runnings? How to improve relations with parents for a positive outcome. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-42-march-2010/ 18830 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:01:28 GMT 20100525100128 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:07:53 GMT 20100302120753 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:01:23 GMT 2010052510100123 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus Attached is the letter which will be sent out today letting members know where we are with our campaign to reform the way children are assessed in Y6. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/assessment-and-accountability-group/assessment-campaign-past-action/letter-explaining-assessment-ballot-timetable/ 18707 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100217000000 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:34:49 GMT 20100217123449 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:17:31 GMT 201108310991731 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Assessment Action Archive Curriculum and practice Assessment SATs A model letter from Public Services Pensioners'Council to assist members living abroad http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/gmp-increases-to-countries-where-state-pension-is-frozen/ 18614 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100210000000 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:26:41 GMT 20100210142641 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:14:43 GMT 2012010911111443 Site Administrator Pensions Members Models Advice Wales/Cymru England Scotland Northern Ireland Education/Professional PPC Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions There are implications for deputy/assistant heads' pay and conditions. NAHT believes that the term 'executive head' is a very loosely-used term used in a number of different contexts. We are becoming increasingly concerned that some of our members, particularly deputy and assistant heads working within federations, are taking on duties and accountability that are outside their statutory conditions of employment and are not recognised in their levels of pay. In addition, NAHT believes that some executive http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/executive-headship-implications-for-pay-and-conditions/ 18613 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100210000000 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:55:17 GMT 20100210135517 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:40:01 GMT 201201041534001 Site Administrator Pay Conditions of Service Deputy Head Assistant Head Vice Principal Advice Wales/Cymru England Top Story England Bursar/SBM Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay Following recent cuts to national professional development budgets and schools facing further spending squeezes, headteachers across Wales are wondering what the future holds for their own career development and that of their staff. In the second article on CPD, former TES Cymru reporter Felicity Waters speaks to an experienced head, a new head and an aspiring one about how they see the future of professional training. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/first-class-teachers-equals-first-class-money/ 18606 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100210000000 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:02:55 GMT 20100210110255 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:59:28 GMT 201109011315928 Site Administrator News Features Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales The NAHT is pleased to confirm the election of Russell Hobby as its new General Secretary Designate. Russell will take over from our current General Secretary, Mick Brookes, from September 2010. He is currently head of research and marketing at the Hay Group management consultancy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/archive/general-secretary-recruitment/naht-confirms-election-of-new-general-secretary/ 18520 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100208000000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:19:59 GMT 20100208111959 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:12:56 GMT 2011083112121256 Site Administrator Leadership Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Press Release Top Story Wales Top story Northern Ireland The attached presentation is the result of a collaboration between the Norfolk Branch of NAHT and Norfolk County Council, who have agreed to make it available to NAHT members as a framework for use in their schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/safeguarding-awareness-raising-presentation/ 18488 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:34:58 GMT 20100204143458 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:08:37 GMT 20100204140837 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:34:38 GMT 201002041423438 Site Administrator Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Safeguarding Sustained cuts to professional development budgets mean schools in Wales will only be able to do the training they have to do, rather than training they want to do, NAHT Cymru President David Griffiths has warned. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/training-for-leadership-who-pays/ 18332 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:03:00 GMT 20110901140300 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:27:47 GMT 20100126112747 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:03:00 GMT 201109011420300 Site Administrator People management Training & Development Members Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Teaching unions regularly employ staff with a facility for detailed policy analysis. Similarly, their ranks are filled with empathetic listeners who are prepared to discuss members' problems at length. But Ian Foster, assistant secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), had a far rarer skill: he was able to combine extensive knowledge of government policy with a natural ability to put troubled union members at their ease. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/archive/ian-foster-tes-obituary/ 18292 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:41:11 GMT 20110519114111 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:06:51 GMT 20100122160651 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:41:11 GMT 2011051911114111 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member Associate Member Honorary Life Member Honorary Member IAPS Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover NAHT Staff Member NAHT Staff Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Managing Redundancy - Seminar Handouts 11/12 January 2010 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/managing-redundancy-seminar-handouts-11-12-january-2010/ 18118 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:17:15 GMT 20100120141715 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:43:25 GMT 20100114134325 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:17:14 GMT 201001201421714 Site Administrator Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Is it time to experiment? How schools can address the shortage of scientists? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-41-january-2010/ 18101 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:28:49 GMT 20100511142849 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:35:27 GMT 20100114113527 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:28:42 GMT 201005111422842 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus As reported in TES connect, school leaders who piloted revised framework say self-assessment may prove a heavy burden http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/new-inspections-may-increase-workload-pressures/ 17976 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:38:58 GMT 20100111113858 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:31:59 GMT 20100111113159 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:38:58 GMT 2010011111113858 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story Wales Victorian school buildings which have endured years of neglect before acquiring listed status prove challenging for Head Teachers, dealing every day with buildings which need more work than the school budget will cover, where the work will inevitably become more complicated because of the listing, and where big money tends to be spent on rebuilds rather than refurbishments. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/does-listed-mean-neglected/ 17892 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100105000000 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:01:59 GMT 20100105110159 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:10:22 GMT 201109011421022 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Top Story England Bursar/SBM In an attempt to combat some of the uncertainties surrounding Ofsted's requirements for safeguarding, they have now produced a series of frequently asked questions which is available on the Ofsted website. Should an inspectors understanding of the requirements appear to differ from the information listed here, please contact us and the Ofsted helpline (08456 40 40 40) immediately. If you would like to discuss this, or other inspection issues, please contact Lesley Gannon on lesleyg@naht.org.uk. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/safeguarding-and-ofsted-further-information/ 17765 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091217000000 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:30:31 GMT 20091217103031 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:36:47 GMT 2011122210103647 Site Administrator Inspections Child Protection Vetting Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Ofwatch 2009 Safeguarding Accountability and Community Parents and Pupils Accountability Pupils Inspections Safeguarding Mick Brookes presentation to NI members at Roadshows on 30th November & 1st December 2010. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/mick-brookes-presentation-to-ni-members/ 17746 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:35:34 GMT 20091216113534 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:00 GMT 20091216103100 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:35:33 GMT 2009121611113533 Paul Archer Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Top Story England Consultations The draft policy builds upon DE's Nutritional standards for school lunches published in 2008. That document also laid down standards for food sold in school tuck shops and for water supply for pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/naht-ni-response-to-consultation-draft-de-food-in-schools/ 17741 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:03 GMT 20091216113603 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:31:09 GMT 20091215163109 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:36:03 GMT 2009121611113603 Paul Archer School Management School Meals Principal Vice Principal Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations Written by Dr. Steve French is a Senior Lecturer in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management at Keele University. The research focuses upon the regulation of the employment relationship, notably the implementation or avoidance of employment legislation, employer's personnel policies, and employees' perceptions of their working lives. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/workload/naht-work-life-balance-survey-final-report-2009/ 17730 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:04:50 GMT 20110615150450 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:41:38 GMT 20091215114138 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:04:50 GMT 201106151530450 Kat Millard Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Research Papers England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE The NAHT regularly receive queries from members relating to the rights of parents/carers to take photographs at school events. Set out below are links to relevant websites that contain information on this subject. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/photographs-in-schools/ 17680 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091211000000 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:03:09 GMT 20091211110309 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:46:23 GMT 201108310994623 Site Administrator Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Foundation Stage Parents and Pupils Pupils Child Protection The NAHT has today published Active Trust and Supportive Responsibility A Charter for Assessment and Accountability in England. This sets out its detailed proposals for the future of testing and accountability in English primary schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-presents-charter-for-assessment-and-accountability/ 17574 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091204000000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:23:24 GMT 20091204092324 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:10:18 GMT 201108301641018 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Briefings/Reports England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Assessment Action Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Ofsted have issued revised guidance for Inspectors on assessing Safeguarding. They have also issued revised guidance on the grade description for Outstanding behaviour. The guidance was published in Schools and Inspections November 2009 which is attached here. If you would like to discuss this or any other inspection issue, please contact Lesley Gannon on lesleyg@naht.org.uk http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/revised-guidance-on-safeguarding-and-outstanding-behaviour/ 17435 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091125000000 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:34:14 GMT 20091125163414 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:37:22 GMT 2011122210103722 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Children Centre Leader/Manager Parents and Pupils Pupils Safeguarding School closures, flooded pitches, trip delays and flu alerts - keep all your parents informed for less than £2 per week http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/keep-all-your-parents-informed/ 17350 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:40:07 GMT 20100331094007 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:39:59 GMT 20091123113959 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:40:07 GMT 201003310994007 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Medical Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Are you thinking about becoming an Extended Project co-ordinator or supervisor? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/the-extended-project/ 17349 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:42 GMT 20091123113542 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:11 GMT 20091123112411 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:31 GMT 2009112311113531 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Secondary Vice Principal & SMT Seminar 12 November 2009 Presentations http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/vice-principal-smt-seminar-12-november-2009-presentations/ 17236 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:36:36 GMT 20091124093636 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:07:05 GMT 20091113150705 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:36:35 GMT 200911240993635 Paul Archer Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Top Story England Consultations 'What's New' Redundancy November 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/whats-new-redundancy-november-2009/ 17234 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:15:48 GMT 20120301101548 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:51:22 GMT 20091113145122 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:15:48 GMT 2012030110101548 Site Administrator Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Redundancy Termly Newsletter , November 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-november-2009/ 17125 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:36 GMT 20091112114236 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:20:17 GMT 20091111122017 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:35 GMT 2009111211114235 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Top Story England The new nutrient-based standards for school meals are now mandatory in all schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/headteacherss-guide-to-new-nutrient-based-standards/ 17123 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091111000000 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:33 GMT 20091111120033 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:31:04 GMT 201108250993104 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare School Meals Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Secondary Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare CCTV Spells Controversy. The use of cameras in schools is a contentious issue. How to make it work? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-40-november-2009/ 17119 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:49:05 GMT 20091111114905 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:37:32 GMT 20091111113732 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:48:55 GMT 2009111111114855 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus The Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF) for maintained nursery schools (MNSs) http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/early-years-single-funding-formula/ 17083 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091110000000 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:06:29 GMT 20091110120629 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:32:39 GMT 201108250993239 Site Administrator Finance Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Advice England Early Years Governance and Infrastructure Funding Papers for Pensions Working Party Committee http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/officials-area/committees/pensions-working-party/ 17029 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:59:19 GMT 20120112105919 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:41:08 GMT 20091109114108 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:59:19 GMT 2012011210105919 Site Administrator Committees before November 2010 Salaries Working Party Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Life Member Committee Papers Committees from November 2010 Welsh schools have seen a return to deficit budgets as ever-tighter financial settlements cause head teachers to rethink their planning. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/budgets-in-wales/ 16812 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091029000000 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:44 GMT 20091029111544 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:12:40 GMT 2012010912121240 Site Administrator Budgets Funding Buildings Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Features Wales/Cymru Early Years Primary Special Schools Foundation Stage Top Story England Presentations to members given at the NAHT (NI) Primary Conference 21st October 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/presentations-to-members/ 16716 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:15:34 GMT 20091105151534 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:41:28 GMT 20091023104128 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:15:34 GMT 200911051531534 Site Administrator Hot Topic 1 Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Top Story England Consultations Members of NAHT are now able to benefit from a newly brokered relationship between the NAHT and Browne Jacobson, one of the leading education law firms in the country, providing 20% discounts on normal fees. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/education-law/browne-jacobson-education-lawyers/ 16696 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:37:30 GMT 20110614163730 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:01:27 GMT 20091021150127 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:37:29 GMT 201106141643729 Helen Berry Legal Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Associate Member IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager The NAHT warmly welcomes the final report from the Cambridge Primary Review. This is the most comprehensive study of primary education for the past 40 years, and has shone a searchlight into every aspect of primary schooling. We particularly welcome the finding that contrary to political spin, England's primary schools are in good heart, generally doing a good job, but are under intense pressure. The Report accords with the NAHT view that primary leadership must be released from administrative and bureau http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/cambridge-primary-review-published-16-october-2009/ 16660 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091016000000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:13:32 GMT 20091016111332 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:13:38 GMT 201108301641338 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM The National Association of School Business Management (formerly the National Bursars Association) is the UK's leading association working exclusively on behalf of the school business management profession. Our membership includes school business managers, bursars, finance officers, administrators, school secretaries and others who fulfill this important role. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/bursars-and-school-business-managers/the-national-association-of-school-business-management/ 16654 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:31:26 GMT 20100215093126 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:08:57 GMT 20091015150857 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:31:26 GMT 201002150993126 Site Administrator Finance News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Increased safeguards under the new Vetting & Barring Scheme (VBS). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/crb-isa-vetting-and-barring-scheme/ 16601 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:22:34 GMT 20120508102234 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:09:45 GMT 20091012120945 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:22:25 GMT 2012050810102225 Site Administrator Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools A comparison of the Teachers and Local Government Pension Schemes http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/comparison-of-pension-schemes/ 16514 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091007000000 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:38:22 GMT 20091007113822 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:46:21 GMT 2011083111114621 Site Administrator Pensions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE PPC Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Pensions Pensions Ofsted Inspectors conducting section 5 Inspections expect schools to have effective Safeguarding procedures in place. These must comply with the statutory requirements and should follow the Guidance set out in the DCSF document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/safeguarding-and-ofsted-section-5-inspections-england/ 16484 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091006000000 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:14:03 GMT 20091006111403 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:40:01 GMT 201108231644001 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Safeguarding Accountability and Community Parents and Pupils Accountability Pupils Inspections Safeguarding NICE has issued new guidance on promoting physical activity, active play and sport for all children and young people up to the age of 18. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/nice-guidance-on-promoting-physical-activity/ 16447 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:22:45 GMT 20100201102245 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:25:21 GMT 20091002112521 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:22:36 GMT 2010020110102236 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools No outside bodies should be applying undue and inappropriate pressure on schools with regards to EYFSP outcomes when discussing targets for later years` achievements or national curriculum test results. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/foundation-stage-profile-and-target-setting/ 16405 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091031000000 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:32:04 GMT 20090930113204 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:32:47 GMT 2011103111113247 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Foundation Stage All areas are expected to deliver some FLT provision in 2010/11 with full implementation by 2012/13 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/implementation-of-the-foundation-learning-tier-flt/ 16294 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:34:18 GMT 20090923123418 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:26:42 GMT 20090923122642 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:34:12 GMT 2009092312123412 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Secondary FE Teenage exam success in 2015 could be down to the fun factor of the play-led Foundation Phase (FP) for teachers as well as boys, emerging evidence suggests http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/the-foundation-phase-fun-factor/ 16289 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090923000000 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:55 GMT 20090923115055 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:22:33 GMT 201109011422233 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Features Wales/Cymru Early Years Foundation Stage Top Story England Issue 68 - Summer 2009 - Start Earning on your ISA's - End of Term Report - NAHT Travel Club http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/life-member/life-member-news/naht-life-summer-2009/ 16214 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:23:01 GMT 20090921152301 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:14:49 GMT 20090921151449 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:23:01 GMT 200909211532301 Site Administrator Newsletters News Life Member NAHT (NI) Response to Members CCMS PPA Time Policy Statement http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/nahtni-response-to-members-re-ccms-ppa-time-policy-statement/ 16187 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:07:05 GMT 20090921150705 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:29:07 GMT 20090918112907 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:07:05 GMT 200909211530705 Paul Archer Briefings/Reports FAQ Northern Ireland Consultations NAHT Cymru's All Wales Budget Training Group met last week. The group is responsible for training and informing members on budgetary matters, particularly in the context of School Budget Forums. School budget forums will meet over the next couple of weeks to discuss funding in the context of ever tighter financial constraints. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/budget-pressures/ 16185 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:15 GMT 20100119141815 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:58:53 GMT 20090918095853 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:15 GMT 201001191421815 Site Administrator Finance Budget Management Budgets Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Teaching Resilience: How the use of positive psychology is giving students a helping hand. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-39-september-2009/ 16171 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:26 GMT 20100302121426 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:21:24 GMT 20090917152124 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:19 GMT 2010030212121419 Site Administrator Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Leadership Focus Ofsted have made changes to the monitoring arrangements for maintained schools receiving Satisfactory, Notice to Improve or Special Measures. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/important-changes-to-ofsted-monitoring-arrangements/ 16121 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090916000000 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:43:10 GMT 20090916154310 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:34:40 GMT 2011122210103440 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Advice England Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections NAHT CYMRU LATEST INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS ON WORKLOAD About NAHT [National Association of Headteachers] Cymru: NAHT Cymru has 1300 members in Wales. Our members are headteachers, deputies and assistant headteachers in primary, secondary and special schools. Across Wales, England and Northern Ireland, the NAHT represents more than 28,000 school leaders, including virtually every Special School head, 85% of all Primary School heads, and over 40% of all Secondary School heads. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/workload-naht-cymru-briefing-on-workload-to-assembly-members-march-2009/ 15806 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:57 GMT 20090902125557 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:33:06 GMT 20090902123306 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:56 GMT 2009090212125556 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru NAHT Cymru gave evidence to the Enterprise and Learning Committee regarding the workload of its members. It welcomed the publication of the report and its recommendations http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/naht-cymru-briefing-on-workload-to-assembly-members-0309/ 15735 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:51:22 GMT 20090828155122 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:43:52 GMT 20090828114352 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:51:22 GMT 200908281535122 Site Administrator Advice Wales/Cymru NAHT has written to Ed Balls, Secretary of State, Department for Children, Schools and Families following our recently submitted response to the consultation on guidance which will appear as Sections 3 and 4 of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/implementation-of-rarely-cover-in-special-schools/ 15646 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:18:59 GMT 20110615141859 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:48:54 GMT 20090817104854 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:18:59 GMT 201106151421859 Helen Berry Special Educational Needs Education Reforms Pay Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Responses Letters NAHT (NI) Response to DENI Consultation Document: Promoting Equality through the Review of Public Administration http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/promoting-equality-review-of-public-administration/ 15485 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:26:07 GMT 20090804122607 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:12 GMT 20090804121612 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:26:06 GMT 2009080412122606 Site Administrator Northern Ireland Responses Consultations The Special Educational Needs Committee have requested members be provided with information on rights and processes to consider before school leaders proceed with the decision to exclude. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/special-education-needs/rights-process-of-exclusion-of-pupils-with-sen-disability/ 15447 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:30:58 GMT 20090729113058 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:13:06 GMT 20090729111306 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:30:53 GMT 2009072911113053 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Special Schools Time for Teens. Should be alter school hours to accommodate teenagers' body clocks? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-38-july-2009/ 15133 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:07:24 GMT 20100114140724 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:35:48 GMT 20090706113548 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:07:18 GMT 201001141420718 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Leadership Focus The following full rates apply up to 31 December 2012 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/join-now/application-form-and-membership-rates/ 15056 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:52:46 GMT 20120106165246 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:06:51 GMT 20090701110651 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:52:46 GMT 201201061645246 Karen Morris Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Join Us Panel National Council's Race and Cultural Diversity Committee has been working with the Refugee Council (a human rights charity) to support their work to ensure that refugees have the same opportunities as other members of our society, demonstrating that our association is proactive in working with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to eliminate discrimination. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/equality/employing-refugees/ 15005 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:46:52 GMT 20110818124652 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:47:52 GMT 20090625114752 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:46:52 GMT 2011081812124652 Site Administrator Equal Opportunities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Employers should also try to ensure that projectors are located so that they are not in a presenter's line-of-sight when they stand in front of the screen to address an audience; this ensures that, when presenters look at an audience, they do not also have to stare directly at the projector lamp. The best way to achieve this is by ceiling-mounting rather than floor or table-mounting the projector. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/hse-advice-on-interactive-whiteboards/ 14983 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090622000000 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:54:26 GMT 20090622165426 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:28:44 GMT 201108310992844 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare A selection of comments were gathered from primary schools in the North of England after the most recent round of SATs tests were completed. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/pupils-comments-on-key-stage-2-sats/ 14955 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:32:45 GMT 20090807143245 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:58:31 GMT 20090618115831 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:32:39 GMT 200908071423239 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Photos Media Resources Associate Member Assessment Action SAT Lobby We would like to thank the Secretary of State for giving his time amongst a very busy schedule of events, to come and talk with us one of the world's leading school leader associations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/vote-of-thanks-to-ed-balls-secretary-of-state/ 14874 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:16:26 GMT 20091012131626 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:49:22 GMT 20090611104922 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:16:25 GMT 200910121311625 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Speeches Annual Conference 2009 Improving teachers' understanding and use of progression and assessment, developing pedagogy for personalisation, targeting interventions to tackle underperformance and inequality and strengthening leadership at all levels in school are just some of the current priorities that face most headteachers in schools today. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/the-inclusion-development-programme/ 14843 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090610000000 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:40:51 GMT 20090610114051 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:27:48 GMT 201109011422748 Site Administrator Disability Learning Difficulties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Photographs from Annual Conference http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/photostream-from-annual-conference-2009/ 14685 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:35 GMT 20110802150035 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:24:02 GMT 20090602122402 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:34 GMT 201108021530034 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Video Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Photos Media Resources Annual Conference 2009 Ofsted has today published details of how its inspection of children's services will be conducted under the new Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA). http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/inspection-of-children-services/ 14625 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:20:27 GMT 20110615142027 Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:54 GMT 20090529105854 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:20:27 GMT 201106151422027 Helen Berry Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Safeguarding Do they mean us? Do you recognise your school in the TV shows? Writers explain all. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-37-may-2009/ 14472 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:13:25 GMT 20100302121325 Tue, 19 May 2009 12:51:34 GMT 20090519125134 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:13:17 GMT 2010030212121317 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Leadership Focus Dr Chris Howard, headteacher of Lewis School Pengam, Caerphilly, incoming President of NAHT used his conference speech to call on government to stop making the job of school leadership impossible. He will also call for an end to excessive and time-consuming bureaucracy in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/president-dr-chris-howards-speech-to-annual-conference/ 14356 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090506000000 Wed, 06 May 2009 21:49:30 GMT 20090506214930 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:16:12 GMT 201108301641612 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Primary Secondary Press Release Speeches Annual Conference 2009 Carly Chynoweth interviews Sir Ken Robinson, Chair of the commission of inquiry that produced All Our Futures: creativity, culture and education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/all-our-futures-interview-with-sir-ken-robinson/ 14346 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090506000000 Wed, 06 May 2009 11:59:14 GMT 20090506115914 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:01:15 GMT 2012010912120115 Site Administrator Curriculum Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Dr Chris Howard, headteacher of Lewis School Pengam, Caerphilly, incoming President of NAHT used his conference speech to call on government to stop making the job of school leadership impossible. He will also call for an end to excessive and time-consuming bureaucracy in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/government-gets-in-the-way-of-great-leadership-in-schools/ 14334 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090505000000 Tue, 05 May 2009 12:04:11 GMT 20090505120411 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:19:06 GMT 201108301641906 Site Administrator Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Primary Secondary Press Release Speeches NAHT members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of balloting to join the NUT in a boycott of the Key Stage 2 SATs tests in 2010. After a thorough debate 94% of members voted to ballot for a refusal to administer the tests to Year 6 pupils next year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/sats-boycott/ 14316 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090503000000 Sun, 03 May 2009 08:14:55 GMT 20090503081455 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:21:48 GMT 201108301642148 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Top Story England Annual Conference 2009 NAHT's National Conference was launched on Friday 01 May with a press conference hosted by the association's National Officers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/naht-annual-conference-update-the-press-conference/ 14310 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:30 GMT 20090914150930 Fri, 01 May 2009 15:59:10 GMT 20090501155910 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:29 GMT 200909141530929 Site Administrator Assessment Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Overall the NAHT applauds the work of Sir Jim Rose in bringing coherence, relevance and breadth to the Primary Curriculum. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-comments-on-the-rose-review/ 14302 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090430000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:18:57 GMT 20090430141857 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:24:15 GMT 201108301642415 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Press Release NAHT fully accepts that schools must be accountable to parents and wider society for their performance. This accountability needs to be based on measures that are fully understandable by all stakeholders. It is also vital that any measures retain stakeholders' confidence. The Association believes that the flawed basis upon which the current measure, Contextual Value Added (CVA) data, is calculated and the inconsistent way in which it is applied, means that it fails to meet both of these criteria. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/accountability-of-schools-needs-to-be-properly-measured/ 14290 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090430000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:14:13 GMT 20090430131413 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:27:50 GMT 201108301642750 Site Administrator Assessment Data management Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Annual Conference 2009 NAHT conducted a small scale random enquiry after the Laming Report and discovered that there is a long way to go before there are joined up services at ground level. Of the Branch Officials surveyed in Local Authorities, representing more than 1000 schools, there was little evidence of swift and easy referral to many of the services required to ensure that children are safe. The additional services required to ensure that children are able to thrive, are similarly hard to access. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/laming-report-joined-up-thinking-but-not-joined-up-working/ 14289 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090430000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:40 GMT 20090430130040 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:29:52 GMT 201108301642952 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Annual Conference 2009 Please see the attached minutes of the Primary meeting Pencerrig Gardens Hotel 26 March 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/minutes-of-primary-meeting-26-03-09/ 14260 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:24:20 GMT 20090428142420 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:45:33 GMT 20090428114533 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:24:20 GMT 200904281422420 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Minutes News Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Please find attached minutes of all Wales Budget Forum Training Group, Pencerrig Gardens Hotel, 27th March 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/all-wales-budget-forum-training-group/ 14257 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:56 GMT 20090428113056 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:13:50 GMT 20090428111350 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:56 GMT 2009042811113056 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Minutes News Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Public consultation on proposals for the next cycle of Estyn Inspections 2010 - 2016, including NAHT Cymru's letter to the Chief Inspector and response to Estyn 2010 framework consultation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/estyn-inspections-2010-2016/ 14074 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:45 GMT 20090814112645 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:44:07 GMT 20090416114407 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:45 GMT 2009081411112645 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary NAHT Cymru response to review of SWAP http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/naht-cymru-response-to-review-of-swap/ 14067 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:11:53 GMT 20090416121153 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:59:29 GMT 20090415125929 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:11:53 GMT 2009041612121153 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools Responses Carly Chynoweth interviews Anthony "Shay" Brennan, VSO volunteer on his experiences of living and working in Africa http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/a-primary-headteachers-experiences-of-teaching-in-africa/ 14062 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090415000000 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:01:20 GMT 20090415120120 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:38:57 GMT 201109011423857 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features International Primary Secondary Top Story England Transfer 2010 - NAHT(NI) Advice to Members http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/transfer-2010-nahtni-advice-to-members/ 14030 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:40:42 GMT 20090409114042 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:38:58 GMT 20090409113858 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:40:42 GMT 2009040911114042 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Persuading employers to take on work-experience pupils can be difficult but a growing number of schools and colleges are signing up businesses that are also willing to pay the young people involved. Carly Chynoweth finds out how asking for assistance can help schools and colleges to build links with employers http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/career-academies-scheme-in-the-uk/ 14004 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090407000000 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:01:55 GMT 20090407120155 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:41:30 GMT 201109011424130 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Top Story England Issue 67 - Spring 2009 - Start Earning on your ISA's - End of Term Report - NAHT Travel Club http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/life-member/life-member-news/naht-life-spring-2009/ 13991 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:52:05 GMT 20090803125205 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:38:48 GMT 20090403143848 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:52:05 GMT 2009080312125205 Site Administrator News Life Member NAHT(NI)- The need for 'Greater Autonomy for Special Schools within a Collaborative Framework' http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/naht-the-need-for-greater-autonomy-for-special-schools-within-a-collaborative-framework/ 13923 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:07:28 GMT 20090330120728 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:57:26 GMT 20090330115726 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:07:28 GMT 2009033012120728 Patsy Corry News Northern Ireland Guidance document and model policy on School Complaints Procedure in England http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/guidance-on-school-complaints-procedure/ 13876 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090325000000 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:20:04 GMT 20090325122004 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:22:56 GMT 201203280992256 Site Administrator School Management People Complaints Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Governing Bodies Parents and Pupils Parents Complaints Sign of the Times. How should school leaders react when other unions take industrial action? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-36-march-2009/ 13826 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:44:09 GMT 20100302124409 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:35:52 GMT 20090323133552 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:44:01 GMT 2010030212124401 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Top Story England Leadership Focus How to Calculate your income; cost your core education service; and deal with the problems. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/linking-finance-to-sdp/ 13652 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090313000000 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:49:26 GMT 20090313154926 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:55:50 GMT 2011091412125550 Site Administrator Finance Budgets Funding Publications Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Starting Points Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Governance and Infrastructure Funding School Development Up to a third of adults and, according to some studies, as many as two teenagers in three would like to start their own enterprises. Add to that the number of employers who expect school leavers to have a reasonable degree of business awareness and it's clear that enterprise education has an important part to play in classrooms http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/young-people-and-ethical-enterprise/ 13645 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090313000000 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:07 GMT 20090313145507 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:46:02 GMT 201109011424602 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Top Story England Enterprise Education NAHT agrees that we need a curriculum that will provide effective, responsive learning provided by services of high quality that are integrated and co-ordinated, that ensures all learners and those that work with them feel valued and cared for, that uses resources efficiently and with due regard to fitness of purpose, and that make our learning and development services as locally accessible as possible. This will not happen if assessment and the current misuse of data remain stumbling blocks. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-response-to-rose-review-feb-09/ 13200 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:17:47 GMT 20090521121747 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:44:58 GMT 20090227154458 Thu, 21 May 2009 12:17:39 GMT 2009052112121739 EIBS Support Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Responses Top Story England Podcast interviews from the recent NAHT/NUT conference on Assessment. The NAHT/NUT Conference on Assessment took place in February. During the event Robert Sanders, Editor of Leadership Focus, took the opportunity to interview some of the people taking part in the event. Excerpts from these interviews are below. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/naht-nut-soundbites/ 13195 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:44:58 GMT 20120105104458 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:16:45 GMT 20090227151645 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:44:58 GMT 2012010510104458 Site Administrator Assessment Audio Podcasts Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Media Resources The latest news from our Cardiff office http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-march-2009/ 13179 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:23:02 GMT 20090630152302 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:26:44 GMT 20090227112644 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:23:01 GMT 200906301532301 Site Administrator Curriculum Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru Susan Young discusses the Alexander Review. Their education, and to some degree their lives, are impoverished if they have received an education that is so fundamentally deficient, said Professor Robin Alexander, launching the latest report from the three-year Cambridge Primary Review. This particular report, covering the curriculum, was brought forward in order to contribute to the debate on the Government-commissioned report by Sir Jim Rose, whose final conclusions are due this spring. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/primary-review-recommends-fundamental-reforms/ 13083 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090220000000 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:22:48 GMT 20090220152248 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:56:04 GMT 201109011425604 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary The DCSF propose to introduce a duty on schools to record incidents of bullying and incidents of cyber, physical or verbal abuse against school staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/recording-incidents-of-bullying/ 12993 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:41:42 GMT 20090630154142 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:34:21 GMT 20090217113421 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:41:11 GMT 200906301534111 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Consultations "Budgets are tight and school staff already have more than enough work on their plates. One option, then, for head teachers who need more hands on deck is to recruit volunteers to help with anything from reading programmes to redecorating the library." This article is written by Carly Chynoweth. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/making-the-most-of-volunteers/ 12922 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090212000000 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:04:39 GMT 20090212170439 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:03:05 GMT 201201101530305 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Enterprise Education Pryderon difrifol wedi'u mynegi ynghylch cynllun arloesol i leihau llwyth gwaith athrawon http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/datganiad-ir-wasg-gwaharddedig-tan-0001awr-ar-chwefror-5-2009/ 12811 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:20:02 GMT 20090205122002 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:49:19 GMT 20090205114919 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:20:02 GMT 2009020512122002 Site Administrator Employment Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru Early Years Primary Secondary Press Release School closure nightmare NAHT present a simple but effective solution. The NAHT have been working with Community Alerts for over 3 years and have supported their messaging service for school trips. This service has now been adapted to provide schools and parents a simple but effective solution called Parent Hotline. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/school-closure-nightmare-naht-present-a-simple-but-effective-solution/ 12765 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:35:20 GMT 20090203113520 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:13:47 GMT 20090203111347 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:35:20 GMT 2009020311113520 Site Administrator Member Services News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools Carly Chynoweth discusses the dangers posed by social networking sites, and the increasing issue of cyber-bullying. As well as letting people share their favourite songs or photographs with friends; they can also prove to be formidable weapons... http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/child-protection/anti-social-networking/ 12670 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090126000000 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:57:56 GMT 20090126145756 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:56:29 GMT 201109011645629 Site Administrator Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England A guidance note for NAHT Officials http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/officials-area/region-and-branch-officials/time-off-for-trade-union-duties/ 12605 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090121000000 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:52:40 GMT 20090121155240 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:23:40 GMT 201201051312340 Site Administrator Branch information Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Branch News School's Advisory Service Information from Leadership Focus, January 2009 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/schools-advisory-service/ 12289 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:30:14 GMT 20110616143014 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:34:24 GMT 20090108123424 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:30:13 GMT 201106161423013 Helen Berry School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Susan Young gives a more detailed breakdown of the new Education Bill for next year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/education-bill-detail/ 12045 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081223000000 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:51:37 GMT 20081223105137 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:24:35 GMT 201109020992435 Site Administrator Legal Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Primary Secondary Top Story England Text of Response on Compliance Consultation to be returned to Kristy.Roberts-Medcraft@Wales.gsi.gov.uk http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/response-on-compliance-consultation/ 11933 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:51:59 GMT 20081215145159 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:44:04 GMT 20081215114404 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:51:59 GMT 200812151425159 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Letters Children's Commissioner expresses concerns that the number of children being sent home from school unofficially from Wales is still not declining. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/unofficial-exclusions/ 10356 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:54:18 GMT 20081030115418 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:05:55 GMT 20081022120555 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:54:18 GMT 2008103011115418 Site Administrator Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru NAHT (NI) Welcomes Decision to Drop Publication of Inspection Grades http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/inspection-gradings-dropped/ 10324 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:12:51 GMT 20081020161251 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:12:07 GMT 20081020161207 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:12:51 GMT 200810201641251 Patsy Corry Northern Ireland Additional funding of £62m for the full roll-out of Wales' Foundation Phase has been made available by Education Minister Jane Hutt ensuring the rollout of the programme across Wales. The budget available for this year and the next two years is now over £174m, which, including the £5m already announced, is an increase of £67m on the original Foundation Phase budget. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/future-of-foundation-phase-secured-by-education-minister/ 10003 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:17:48 GMT 20081008161748 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:03:07 GMT 20081008160307 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:17:47 GMT 200810081641747 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru Foundation Stage IAPS Carly Chynoweth completes her series with some examples of the steps being taken by schools and education authorities to promote diversity. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/diversity-in-leadership-part-3/ 9692 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080926000000 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:01:42 GMT 20080926110142 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:27:29 GMT 201109020992729 Site Administrator Cohesion Recruitment National College for School Leadership Governing Bodies Local Authorities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Top Story England Croeso i rifyn electronig cyntaf Cylchlythyr NAHT Cymru ar gyfer Aelodau Uwchradd http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/aelodau-uwchradd-cylchlythyr/ 9691 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:47:18 GMT 20090113124718 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:58:54 GMT 20080926105854 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:47:18 GMT 2009011312124718 Site Administrator GCSEs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru Secondary Associate Member IAPS What governing bodies should expect from their school's leaders and what school leaders should expect from their governing bodies. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/governing-body-expectations/ 9653 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080923000000 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:51:11 GMT 20080923125111 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:55:09 GMT 201110060995509 Site Administrator Governing Bodies School Management Governing Bodies ASCL Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage IAPS Governing Bodies Governance and Infrastructure Governance Governing Bodies Professor John Howson's 14th Annual Report on the State of the Labour Market for Senior Staff in Schools in England and Wales, which was commissioned by NAHT and ASCL. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/state-of-the-labour-market-for-senior-school-staff-2008/ 9632 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:19:51 GMT 20110617111951 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:16:40 GMT 20080923111640 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:19:51 GMT 2011061711111951 Helen Berry Conditions of Service Leadership Vacancies Recruitment Surveys Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Research Papers Wales/Cymru England Early Years Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Associate Member IAPS NAHT Staff Member NAHT Staff Member Archive New JNCTRE pay and allowances rates for 2008 have been published. These cover teachers in residential special schools and social services establishments. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/new-allowances-for-teachers-in-residential-establishments/ 9488 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:34:52 GMT 20100831143452 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:26:00 GMT 20080917122600 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:34:52 GMT 201008311423452 Kelly Gunn Salaries Pay Pay Scales Performance Related Pay Pay Policy Support Staff Teacher Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Carer News England Special Schools Associate Member Archive Carly Chynoweth explores the issue of the representation of ethnic minorities in governing bodies and at NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/diversity-in-leadership-part-2/ 9481 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080917000000 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:01:55 GMT 20080917100155 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:32:04 GMT 201109020993204 Site Administrator Cohesion Governing Bodies Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Top Story England Governing Bodies NAHT (NI) Summary and Response to Review of Public Administration: Policy paper 22 - Area Based planning http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/naht-ni-summary-and-response-to-rpa-area-based-planning/ 9389 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:29:38 GMT 20111031102938 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:10:04 GMT 20080911121004 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:29:38 GMT 2011103110102938 Site Administrator Briefings/Reports Northern Ireland Responses Surveys Consultations With Community Cohesion high on the agenda for schools this September, Carly Chynoweth looks at the issue of the representation of ethnic minorities in this first of a series of three articles. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/diversity-in-leadership/ 9381 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080910000000 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:08:48 GMT 20080910140848 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:45:11 GMT 201109020994511 Site Administrator Cohesion Recruitment Leader Hot Topic 1 Features Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England An advice document produced by NAHT and the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/tps-ill-health-retirement-revised-april-08/ 9372 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080909000000 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:41:36 GMT 20080909154136 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:36:48 GMT 2012010911113648 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage PPC Associate Member IAPS Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Retirement An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/tps-age-retirement/ 9364 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080909000000 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:30:29 GMT 20080909123029 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:33:16 GMT 2012010911113316 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage PPC Associate Member IAPS Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Retirement An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/guide-to-inheritance-tax-planning/ 9362 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080909000000 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:16:38 GMT 20080909121638 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:52:27 GMT 2011083111115227 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage PPC Associate Member IAPS Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Pay An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/general-guide-to-retiring-early/ 9361 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080909000000 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:10:41 GMT 20080909121041 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:35:25 GMT 2012010911113525 Site Administrator Pensions Retirement Financial planning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage PPC Associate Member IAPS Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Retirement The TES has been described by Mick Brookes as an invaluable source of information, ideas and best practice. Find out about a special offer for NAHT members. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/tes-12-issues-for-1-plus-free-essential-guide/ 9250 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:30 GMT 20080905151030 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:06:54 GMT 20080904120654 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:30 GMT 200809051531030 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Government Policy School Management Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru England Scotland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Education/Professional Associate Member IAPS From 1 October 2008 schools must display certificates containing information about their energy use in a place visible to the public. Display Energy Certificates (DECs) include an A-G energy rating for the building, similar to those required for new domestic appliances. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/carbon-reduction-commitments-for-schools/ 9231 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:56:08 GMT 20110804105608 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:07:51 GMT 20080903140751 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:56:08 GMT 2011080410105608 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Buildings Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage IAPS NAHT Personal Financial Services, provided by Skipton Financial Services Limited can assist with a free no-obligation review of how your investments have performed in these troubled times, and more importantly they can make sure they are in the right place now and in the future, ensuring that your long-term needs are catered for. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/is-it-time-for-an-autumn-review/ 9168 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:28:21 GMT 20101124132821 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:33:28 GMT 20080828113328 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:28:21 GMT 201011241312821 Site Administrator Member Services News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Finance Life Member Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover We are pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved NAHT Personal Financial Services website. The new site will enable members to easily access personal financial advice and information from Skipton Financial Services Limited (SFS), providers of this service. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/launch-of-new-naht-personal-financial-services-website/ 9166 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:11:15 GMT 20090106121115 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:37:03 GMT 20080828103703 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:11:15 GMT 2009010612121115 Site Administrator Finance Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Finance Life Member Associate Member Honorary Life Member Honorary Member IAPS Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover The following document is a letter that has been issued to Principals & Governors detailing the role of the PRSD External Advisor. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/role-of-prsd-external-advisor/ 9062 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:48:36 GMT 20080910124836 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:25:35 GMT 20080815102535 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:48:36 GMT 2008091012124836 Sally Allison Advice Northern Ireland Advice Document on how to manage and operate Educational Visits http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/health-safety-of-pupils-on-educational-visits/ 9041 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:55:01 GMT 20080910125501 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:59:39 GMT 20080813095939 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:55:01 GMT 2008091012125501 Sally Allison Advice Northern Ireland Advice following the government's publication of 'A Framework for a Fairer Future', which outlined plans for the introduction of a single equality duty. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/equality/briefing-paper-single-equality-bill/ 9037 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080812000000 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:41:58 GMT 20080812154158 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:34:32 GMT 2011082410103432 Site Administrator Equal Opportunities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Equality Legislation and regulation A Guide for School Leaders - Advice for NAHT(NI)Members http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/school-management-employment-law/ 9024 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:17:07 GMT 20080811141707 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:12:05 GMT 20080811141205 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:17:07 GMT 200808111421707 Patsy Corry Advice Northern Ireland Disciplinary Procedure for Teachers, including Principals and Vice-Principals, in grant-aided schools with fully delegated budgets. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-advice/advice/ccms-circular-disciplinary-procedure/ 9021 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:57:11 GMT 20080910125711 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:58:45 GMT 20080811135845 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:57:11 GMT 2008091012125711 Sally Allison Advice Northern Ireland Policy resolutions for 2008-09 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/conference-resolutions-2008/ 8924 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:38:26 GMT 20090519133826 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:23:57 GMT 20080728162357 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:38:26 GMT 200905191313826 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Annual Conference 2008 Life Member Associate Member Honorary Life Member Honorary Member IAPS Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover NAHT Staff Member NAHT Staff Member The Government's aim is to modernize, improve, alternative provision and where appropriate, Pupil Referral Units. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/naht-response-to-white-paper-back-on-track/ 8836 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:59:30 GMT 20090105155930 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:59:26 GMT 20080724155926 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:59:26 GMT 200901051535926 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Team Leader Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Responses Information to members on the screening of policies. This document refers to the Composition of Boards of Governors in line with the Review of Public Administration currently taking place in Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/screening-of-policies-composition-of-boards-of-governors/ 8542 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080702000000 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:31:45 GMT 20080702113145 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:08:42 GMT 2011092311110842 Site Administrator Government Policy School Management Governing Bodies Principal Vice Principal Advice Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Governing Bodies Model Policies Required NAHT looks into some approaches to the increasing challenge of making schools safe places to be. We look at the strategies used by several different schools and their resulting experiences. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/security-headaches/ 8297 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080612000000 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:36:10 GMT 20080612163610 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:50:25 GMT 201109020995025 Site Administrator Child Protection School Security Buildings Features Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Top Story England From October 2008, all maintained schools and some independent schools with a total useful floor area greater than 1000m2 will be required to obtain a Display Energy Certificate. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/display-energy-certificates/ 8193 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:32 GMT 20080910131532 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:50:08 GMT 20080605105008 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:29 GMT 200809101311529 Sally Allison School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary FE Branch News IAPS This information is provided to support head teachers in schools that are their own Admission Authority. The advice to members is that it is the responsibility of the Governing Body to ensure that Appeal Panels are convened, but it may be that such Admission Authorities will wish to use the facility provided by the Local Authority to set up an Appeal Panel and to ensure that Panel members are appropriately trained, so in practice there are resource implications to be considered. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/the-school-admissions-appeal-code/ 8178 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080605000000 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:46:02 GMT 20080605094602 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:48:09 GMT 201201171534809 Julie Cully Legal Admissions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Advice England Primary Secondary Foundation Stage Top Story England Governance and Infrastructure Governance Admissions Additional resource for 'Writing a Policy' edition of Starting Points http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/writing-a-policy/parent-survey/ 7930 Sat, 24 May 2008 22:34:29 GMT 20080524223429 Fri, 23 May 2008 16:43:40 GMT 20080523164340 Sat, 24 May 2008 22:34:29 GMT 2008052422103429 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Parent Writing a Policy How to make your policies clear, concise and consistent http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/writing-a-policy/ 7918 Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080523000000 Fri, 23 May 2008 15:22:08 GMT 20080523152208 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:19:26 GMT 201203080991926 Site Administrator School Management Training & Development Publications Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Starting Points Policies Advice Wales/Cymru England Scotland Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Model Policies Useful Ideas for School Leadership Teams http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/starting-points/ 7907 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:12:46 GMT 20120213161246 Fri, 23 May 2008 11:51:16 GMT 20080523115116 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:12:46 GMT 201202131641246 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Documents Advice As a consequence of changes in legislation a working group has been set up to review and revise the suite of flexible working procedures which have been in place in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/flexible-working-in-northern-ireland/ 7845 Thu, 22 May 2008 14:47:42 GMT 20080522144742 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:15:56 GMT 20080521141556 Thu, 22 May 2008 14:47:42 GMT 200805221424742 Site Administrator Flexible working Principal Vice Principal News Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary FE Report from 12 May JWP http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/performance-review-and-staff-development-prsd/ 7844 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:05:50 GMT 20101020160550 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:08:11 GMT 20080521140811 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:05:50 GMT 201010201640550 Kat Millard Performance Performance Tables Performance Related Pay Staff Development Principal Vice Principal News Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Maternity Update on the first meeting of the JWP http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/teacher-abuse-in-northern-ireland/ 7843 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:06:06 GMT 20080521140606 Wed, 21 May 2008 13:58:22 GMT 20080521135822 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:06:06 GMT 200805211420606 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Behavioural issues Bullying Discipline Violence in schools Teacher Principal Vice Principal News Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/ 7760 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:28:44 GMT 20120327152844 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:33:58 GMT 20080514163358 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:28:43 GMT 201203271532843 Site Administrator Secondary Main Page Yn dilyn cyhoeddiad y Gweinidog dydd Mercher, pan gyhoeddodd £5m ychwanegol, wedi ei glustnodi ar gyfer ysgolion peilot, ymatebodd NAHT Cymru yn syth, a ddanfonwyd at aelodau. Derbyniodd hwn gryn sylw gan y cyfryngau http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/pwysig-cyfnod-sylfaen-newyddion-diweddaraf/ 7757 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:26:39 GMT 20080514102639 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:22:20 GMT 20080514102220 Wed, 14 May 2008 10:26:39 GMT 2008051410102639 Site Administrator Funding Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru Early Years Primary Foundation Stage Summary of the decisions taken at NAHT's Annual General Meeting http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/agm2008decision/ 7585 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:26:42 GMT 20101124132642 Sat, 03 May 2008 11:26:48 GMT 20080503112648 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:26:42 GMT 201011241312642 Site Administrator AGM Meetings Leader Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Annual Conference 2008 Life Member Associate Member Press release regarding recruitment and retention http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-style-inspections-contribute-to-poor-retention/ 7581 Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080502000000 Fri, 02 May 2008 15:38:10 GMT 20080502153810 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:34:25 GMT 201108301643425 Site Administrator Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader England Primary Secondary Press Release Annual Conference 2008 Aviva Home & Contents Insurance - NAHT members can enjoy special rates on Aviva home contents and/or buildings insurance policy. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/home-insurance/aviva-home/ 7527 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:11:28 GMT 20120313141128 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:42:25 GMT 20080430094225 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:11:28 GMT 201203131421128 Site Administrator Special Deals Affinities House and Home Life Member Services for Members House and Home http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/home-insurance/ 7525 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:02:07 GMT 20100831170207 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:36:33 GMT 20080430093633 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:02:07 GMT 201008311750207 Site Administrator Member Services Special Deals Life Member Aviva has had an association with NAHT for many years and continues to offer a motor policy, which is aimed specifically at teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/car-insurance/aviva-car/ 7521 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:12:14 GMT 20120313141214 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:19:16 GMT 20080429161916 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:12:14 GMT 201203131421214 Site Administrator Special Deals Affinities Motoring Life Member Services for Members NAHT and Rock Affinity have teamed up to design a travel insurance policy with NAHT members and their families in mind. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/travel/naht-travel-insurance-in-association-with-rock-affinity/ 7519 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:53:56 GMT 20111011115356 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:11:31 GMT 20080429161131 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:53:56 GMT 2011101111115356 Site Administrator Insurance Special Deals Affinities Holiday/Travel Life Member Services for Members The official NAHT credit card has been carefully designed to both provide great value with attractive rates and benefits for members and to both support the National Association of Head Teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/financial-services/naht-credit-card-in-association-with-mbna-europe-ltd/ 7518 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:32:23 GMT 20120417093223 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:53:42 GMT 20080429155342 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:32:23 GMT 201204170993223 Site Administrator Special Deals Affinities Finance Life Member Services for Members NAHT Personal Financial Services, provided by Skipton Financial Services Limited (SFS), is an extended service available exclusively to National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) members. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/financial-services/naht-personal-financial-services/ 7517 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:35:59 GMT 20120412103559 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:50:47 GMT 20080429155047 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:35:59 GMT 2012041210103559 Site Administrator Special Deals Affinities Finance Life Member Services for Members Private Medical Insurance for NAHT members http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/healthcare/cs-healthcare/ 7516 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:23 GMT 20120202163023 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:43:42 GMT 20080429154342 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:30:23 GMT 201202021643023 Site Administrator Special Deals Affinities Health Life Member Services for Members Skipton Financial Services Limited (SFS) is pleased to be able to offer its whole of market financial advisory services to all NAHT members and their families. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/financial-services/sfs-invest-direct/ 7508 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:17:15 GMT 20120417091715 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:46:39 GMT 20080429144639 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:17:15 GMT 201204170991715 Site Administrator Special Deals Affinities Finance Life Member Services for Members http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/agm-rules-and-motions-2008/ 7391 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:34:10 GMT 20080428123410 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:51:23 GMT 20080418165123 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:34:10 GMT 2008042812123410 Site Administrator AGM Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Annual Conference 2008 Life Member Associate Member Conference Documents http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/agm-handbook-2008/ 7377 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:10:07 GMT 20090914151007 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:57:46 GMT 20080416115746 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:10:06 GMT 200909141531006 Site Administrator Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Annual Conference 2008 Life Member Conference Documents Conference and Exhibition Guide http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/conference-guide-2008/ 7374 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:54 GMT 20101124132354 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:11:23 GMT 20080416111123 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:23:54 GMT 201011241312354 Site Administrator AGM Exhibitions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools Annual Conference 2008 Life Member Associate Member http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/blogs/ 7365 Mon, 16 May 2011 14:22:29 GMT 20110516142229 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:06:17 GMT 20080414150617 Mon, 16 May 2011 10:12:43 GMT 2011051610101243 Site Administrator Secondary Main Page Resources Panel Information on how to become a Life Member of NAHT http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/contact-us/membership/life-membership/ 7302 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120124000000 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:13:23 GMT 20080409141323 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:00:55 GMT 2012012410100055 Site Administrator Life Member Life Member Legal Cover Life Member No Legal Cover Main Page Draft Guidance for Schools, Early Years Settings and Local Authorities for Pupils experiencing Emotional Social Difficulties as Special Educational Need http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/pupils-experiencing-emotional-social-difficulties-as-special-educational-need/ 7252 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:51:41 GMT 20080428165141 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:42:22 GMT 20080328144222 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:51:41 GMT 200804281645141 Site Administrator Support Staff Teacher Leader England Primary Secondary Special Schools Responses NAHT Cymru has released their analysis of local authority education spending figures. The figures show that 14 authorities are still failing to spend 100% of their IBA (Indicative Based Assessment) which was identified by the Assembly Government as a target for education spending. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/naht-cymru-comments-on-local-authority-spending/ 7197 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:20 GMT 20080910133120 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:19:08 GMT 20080320151908 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:20 GMT 200809101313120 Sally Allison Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Associate Member This briefing is relevant to all maintained schools in England, including Pupil referral Units (PRUs) and nursery schools, plus non-maintained special schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/parental-responsibilities-and-excluded-pupils/ 7190 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080319000000 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:30:30 GMT 20080319163030 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:48:13 GMT 201108310994813 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Associate Member Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Engagement Exclusion We are pleased to announce the launch of another leading insurance product from NAHT Partner Schools Advisory Service. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/off-site-activity-insurance-exclusive-rate-of-40-pence-per-pupil/ 7180 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:26:12 GMT 20080319092612 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:17:44 GMT 20080319091744 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:26:12 GMT 200803190992612 Site Administrator Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Associate Member Problems related to the management of incidents related to tobacco, alcohol, solvent and drug abuse are becoming frequent. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/pm030-tobacco-alcohol-solvent-drug-abuse/ 7169 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080317000000 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:38:09 GMT 20080317153809 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:41:39 GMT 201110311424139 Site Administrator Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Associate Member Advice Documents Parents and Pupils Pupils Behaviour Key advice item This short advice document offers the reader a guide to the identification, management and control of stress within the school. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/your-conditions-of-service/pm010-stress-management/ 7166 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080317000000 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:20:37 GMT 20080317152037 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:01:38 GMT 201110241640138 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Stress Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Associate Member Advice Documents Your Conditions of Service Workload and Conditions Workload Key advice item Papers for Salaries Working Party Committee http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/officials-area/committees/salaries-working-party/ 7079 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:19:22 GMT 20090109121922 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:18:27 GMT 20080312151827 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:19:22 GMT 2009010912121922 Site Administrator Committees before November 2010 Salaries Working Party Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Life Member Committee Papers For some years, the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have required a teacher to pass three skills tests, in numeracy, literacy and ICT, before being awarded QTS. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/nqt-skills-tests-england-only/ 7065 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080312000000 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:51:58 GMT 20080312115158 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:30:27 GMT 201108261643027 Site Administrator Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Staff management Recruitment and Rights Recruitment With the headteacher recruitment crisis looming Meg Maunder and Eve Warren look at the reasons why Women are under-represented in the role. Women account for the majority of the teaching profession and yet are underrepresented at headship level in all our schools. What's going on? Is there still a glass ceiling? At a time when recruitment is a major issue, can we continue to ignore the facts? This article by Meg Maunder explores the issues. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/womeninheadship/ 6738 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080305000000 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:27:45 GMT 20080305142745 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:57:12 GMT 201109020995712 Site Administrator School Management People Recruitment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Features England Top Story England Please follow the attached link to view the latest newsletter from our office in Northern Ireland. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/whats-new-in-northern-ireland-29-february/ 6728 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:39:44 GMT 20080910133944 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:45:41 GMT 20080305104541 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:39:44 GMT 200809101313944 Sally Allison Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member NAHT guidance document addressing issues raised by the case of a head teacher found guilty of breaching health and safety laws http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/update-on-staff-ratios/ 6608 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080303000000 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:03:09 GMT 20080303220309 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:55:55 GMT 201108250995555 Site Administrator H&S Regulations Health, Safety and Welfare School Trips Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Teachers2Parents a leading provider of text messaging for schools are offering a FREE trial of their service exclusively to NAHT members. Dont miss your chance. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/text-messaging-for-schools-free-trial-exclusive-to-naht-members/ 6001 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:15:20 GMT 20080414121520 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:47:26 GMT 20080222094726 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:15:20 GMT 2008041412121520 Site Administrator Government Policy Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member In January 2005 NAHT posted on its website a guidance paper on Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD). It anticipated the expanded remit of the then Teacher Training Agency and the developing concept of 'new professionalism'. This paper seeks to build on what was issued in 2005. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/training-and-development/pm053-continuing-professional-development/ 5983 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:45:58 GMT 20080430114558 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:36:25 GMT 20080221113625 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:45:57 GMT 2008043011114557 Site Administrator School Management Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Schools receive requests for information on their pupils from a wide range of sources for a variety of purposes. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/pm046-access-to-educational-records-of-individual-pupils/ 5977 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080221000000 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:23:10 GMT 20080221102310 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:42:54 GMT 201110311424254 Site Administrator Data Protection School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Advice Documents Parents and Pupils Pupils Child Protection Key advice item Following the recently published Administration of Medicines Advice, this document offers further advice on specific medical issues. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/pm011-specific-medical-problems/ 5974 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080221000000 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:43:16 GMT 20080221094316 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:04:18 GMT 201110241640418 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Medical Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Advice Documents Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item This short advice document discusses the responsibility for undertaking Risk Management and also indicates how the process should be undertaken. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/pm008-managing-risk-assessment/ 5973 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080221000000 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:32:25 GMT 20080221093225 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:26:39 GMT 201202221642639 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Advice Documents Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item This advice document flows from PM003, giving an indication of the contents that should be considered when writing a School Policy on Health and Safety. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/pm004-health-and-safety-model-policy/ 5971 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080221000000 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:13:42 GMT 20080221091342 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:32:07 GMT 201203061313207 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Models Policies Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Advice Documents Governance and Infrastructure Model Policies Infrastructure Useful Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item Although PPA falls within directed time, it is for teachers to determine the particular PPA priorities for each block of guaranteed PPA time. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/clarification-on-ppa-time-and-off-site-working/ 5835 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:00:10 GMT 20080219160010 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:37:26 GMT 201203120993726 Site Administrator Employment Conditions of Service School Trips PPA Time Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Staff management Pay and Conditions PPA Time Attached is an update of PM013 Income Tax. Revised December 2005. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/pm013-income-tax/ 5831 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:41:31 GMT 20100209104131 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:51:00 GMT 20080219155100 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:41:20 GMT 2010020910104120 Employment Salaries Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Archive Suzanne O`Connell, head teacher and editor of `Primary Leadership Today` has provided members with an example of a drugs policy as discussed in Leadership Focus Spring 2006.. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/sample-drugs-policy/ 5821 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:08:29 GMT 20080219150829 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:21:02 GMT 2011082510102102 Site Administrator School Management Behavioural issues Medical Needs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Model Policies Parents and Pupils Useful Pupils Behaviour Update for members on the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and how this will impact on Schools in England and Wales.. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/equality/the-disability-duty/ 5812 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:43:16 GMT 20080219144316 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:36:52 GMT 2011082410103652 Site Administrator Legal Discrimination Equal Opportunities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News Advice Wales/Cymru England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Equality Disability Please note this is not NAHT advice, but is the work of an independent author. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/behaviour-policy/ 5808 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:22:21 GMT 20080219142221 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:22:13 GMT 2011082510102213 Site Administrator Behavioural issues Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Model Policies Parents and Pupils Useful Pupils Behaviour NAHT Issues guidance on new nutritional standards.. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/healty-living-new-school-food-and-drink-standards/ 5800 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:05:03 GMT 20110721140503 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:41:42 GMT 20080219134142 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:05:03 GMT 201107211420503 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Please note this is not NAHT advice, but is the work of an independent author. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/example-of-a-child-protection-policy/ 5799 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:35:47 GMT 20080219133547 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:08:34 GMT 2011082510100834 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Child Protection Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Model Policies Parents and Pupils Useful Pupils Child Protection The Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulation are being amended as at 1st October 2006 and are being replaced with one common piece of regulation the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005.. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/the-regulatory-reform-fire-safety-order-2005/ 5797 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:03 GMT 20080424230003 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:23:33 GMT 20080219132333 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:03 GMT 2008042423110003 Site Administrator Legal School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Submission to the Education and Skills Committee. NAHT welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Inquiry on "the extent and nature of the problem of bullying in schools.". http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/behaviour/bullying/ 5745 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:44:16 GMT 20080415114416 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:37:11 GMT 20080218163711 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:44:16 GMT 2008041511114416 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Behavioural issues Bullying Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Responses Please note this is not NAHT advice, but is the work of an independent author. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/example-of-an-equal-opportunities-policy/ 5743 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:48:08 GMT 20080218154808 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:23:24 GMT 2011082510102324 Site Administrator Equal Opportunities Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Equality Model Policies Age Disability Gender Reassignment Marriage and Civil Partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Sex Sexual orientation Useful Religion and belief New Powers to regulate the conduct of pupils due to come into force on 1 April 2007. Relevant to all maintained schools in England, including Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and nursery schools, plus non-maintained schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/school-discipline-new-powers/ 5738 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:16:32 GMT 20080218151632 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:49:25 GMT 201201171534925 Julie Cully School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Behavioural issues Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Parents and Pupils Pupils Behaviour Briefing on the New Admissions Code for all maintained Primary and Secondary Schools, including Acadamies in England; it does not apply to nursery schools or special schools.. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/new-admissions-code/ 5737 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:08:15 GMT 20080218150815 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:12:11 GMT 2011082510101211 Site Administrator Admissions School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Governance and Infrastructure Governance Admissions A suggested template for schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/equality/equality-scheme/ 5733 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:23:47 GMT 20110726162347 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:14:05 GMT 20080218141405 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:23:47 GMT 201107261642347 Julie Elson Equal Opportunities School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Models England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Through staging Healthy Workplace Solutions (HWS) workshops, HSE is seeking to empower employers to work with their employees and staff representatives in education to do something about work-related stress. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/health-and-safety/tackling-work-related-stress-in-education/ 5725 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:59:22 GMT 20080424225922 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:07:57 GMT 20080218110757 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:59:22 GMT 2008042422105922 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Stress Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member The law imposes the responsibility for making satisfactory arrangements for health andsafety on the employer and makes provision for safety representatives to monitor effectiveness on behalf of the staff. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/governance-and-infrastructure-advice/managing-risk-assessment/ 5722 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:42:24 GMT 20080218104224 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:44:04 GMT 201110311424404 Site Administrator H&S Regulations School Policies School Management Health, Safety and Welfare H&S Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Life Member Advice Documents Governance and Infrastructure Infrastructure Health, Safety and Welfare Key advice item NAHT believes that members will find this linked guidance document helpful. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/governance-guidance-for-sure-start-childrens-centres-and-extended-schools/ 5719 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:05:40 GMT 20080218100540 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:52:21 GMT 201108231645221 Site Administrator Extended Schools School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Special Schools Foundation Stage Life Member Accountability and Community Public Engagement Extended schools Please note this is not NAHT advice, but is the work of an independent author. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/newly-qualified-teachers-model-policy/ 5716 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:33:08 GMT 20080218093308 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:24:54 GMT 2011082510102454 Site Administrator School Management Training & Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Model Policies Useful Please note this is not NAHT advice, but is the work of an independent author. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/health-and-safety-policy/ 5715 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:18:04 GMT 20080218091804 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:26:20 GMT 2011082510102620 Site Administrator School Management Health, Safety and Welfare Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Governance and Infrastructure Model Policies Infrastructure Useful Health, Safety and Welfare The House of Commons Education and Skills Select Committee recommended establishing... http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/review-of-current-schools-complaints-procedures/ 5713 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:59:35 GMT 20081211145935 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:07:09 GMT 20080218090709 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:59:29 GMT 200812111425929 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) is a way of summing up each child`s development and learning achievement at the end of the Foundation Stage. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/foundation-stage-profile-and-target-setting/ 5541 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:22:18 GMT 20080314142218 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:26:22 GMT 20080212152622 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:22:18 GMT 200803141422218 Site Administrator Assessment Target Setting Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Foundation Stage Life Member The January 2004 Agreement on Rewards and Incentives for Post-Threshold Teachers and Members of the School Leadership Group January 2004. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/pay-and-conditions/workload/rig-agreement-document-on-rewards-and-incentives-january-2004/ 5498 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:24:00 GMT 20101020162400 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:50:37 GMT 20080212105037 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:24:00 GMT 201010201642400 Kat Millard Employment Salaries Workload Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member This guidance is intended to identify the key elements of the PSRD process that is expected to end its first cycle by August 2006. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/performance-management/performance-review-and-staff-development-northern-ireland/ 5493 Sat, 03 May 2008 14:20:22 GMT 20080503142022 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:17:28 GMT 20080212091728 Sat, 03 May 2008 14:20:22 GMT 200805031422022 Site Administrator School Management People Performance Management Staff Development Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member In the final term of 2005, Employers sent a letter, to Principals and Chairmen of Governors, titled Performance Review and Staff Development. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/performance-review-and-staff-development-northern-ireland/ 5490 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:41:48 GMT 20100831154148 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:06:52 GMT 20080211170652 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:41:48 GMT 201008311534148 Kelly Gunn Employment Salaries Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member NAHT Cymru has released their analysis of local authority education spending figures. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-comments-on-local-authority-spending/ 4617 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:11:41 GMT 20080430161141 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:26:49 GMT 20080211112649 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:11:41 GMT 200804301641141 Site Administrator Society Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News Wales/Cymru Life Member The School Workload Advisory Panel (SWAP), chaired by NAHT member Richard Edwards, has issued its Annual Report for 2006-2007. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/school-workload-advisory-panel-swap-annual-report-2006-2007/ 4604 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:53:04 GMT 20090828155304 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:57:43 GMT 20080211095743 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:53:04 GMT 200908281535304 Site Administrator School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Advice Wales/Cymru Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member The plan states that substantial funding has been provided to implement the SENDO legislation. This has been mainly used by Education and Library boards for awareness training and to address some of the accommodation needs. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/education-issues-in-northern-ireland/naht-ni-response-to-deni-disability-action-plan/ 3729 Thu, 22 May 2008 14:14:43 GMT 20080522141443 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:53:12 GMT 20080208145312 Thu, 22 May 2008 14:14:43 GMT 200805221421443 Site Administrator Legal Equal Opportunities Principal Vice Principal Briefings/Reports Northern Ireland England only information http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/england/ 3662 Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:33 GMT 20110519150033 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:07:26 GMT 20080207220726 Thu, 19 May 2011 15:00:33 GMT 201105191530033 Site Administrator England The internet is becoming an increasingly popular medium for teachers searching for their next job and eteach.com are helping more and more schools utilise the speed and efficiency of the internet to reduce the cost of their recruitment process. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/advertise-a-teacher-vacancy-from-just-200/ 3589 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:26:13 GMT 20110117132613 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:13:09 GMT 20080206131309 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:26:13 GMT 201101171312613 Site Administrator People management Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader News England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Associate Member News from NAHT Northern Ireland http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-latest/naht-northern-ireland-news/ 3496 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:05:01 GMT 20120228110501 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:29:19 GMT 20080205142919 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:05:01 GMT 2012022811110501 Site Administrator Northern Ireland Issues for schools in Wales http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/ 3464 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:27:06 GMT 20110119152706 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:29:17 GMT 20080205122917 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:27:06 GMT 201101191532706 Site Administrator Wales/Cymru News from NAHT Cymru http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/ 3463 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:49:34 GMT 20110705154934 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:13:00 GMT 20080205121300 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:49:34 GMT 201107051534934 Helen Berry News Wales/Cymru Landing page for members of NAHT Cymru http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/ 3435 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:39:31 GMT 20111213113931 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:56:55 GMT 20080205105655 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:39:31 GMT 2011121311113931 Site Administrator NAHT Cymru Wales/Cymru Naht Region Landing Page Main Page Non topic feeds Please follow the attached link to view a sample policy from Suzanne O`Connell, editor of `Primary Leadership Today`, as discussed in the November / December issue of Leadership Focus. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/teaching-and-learning-policy/ 3377 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080204000000 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:03:23 GMT 20080204150323 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:28:07 GMT 2011082510102807 Site Administrator Assessment Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Curriculum and practice Model Policies Teaching Useful Teaching and Learning We are pleased to report that a significant bilateral agreement on the avoidance of disputes in England and Wales has been reached between the NAHT and the NUT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/staff-management/avoidance-of-disputes-naht-nut-joint-protocol/ 3362 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081004000000 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:20:15 GMT 20080204102015 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:34:59 GMT 2011101210103459 Site Administrator Employment Conditions of Service People management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Staff management Recruitment and Rights Trade Unions In this paper David Gray tries to identify the issues that he believes, if addressed could redirect the Education Service back to meeting the needs of both the pupils and the business community for the 21st century. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/stifling-effect-of-assessment-and-league-tables/ 3216 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080130000000 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:41:24 GMT 20080130154124 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:07:57 GMT 201108171640757 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations A/AS levels Testing Performance Tables Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member NAHT recommends that job descriptions should be based on the professional duties and conditions of service of teachers - Parts X to Xll of Section 2 of the School Teachers` Pay and Conditions Document 2007 http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/staff-management-advice/job-descriptions/ 3214 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120110000000 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:21:37 GMT 20080130152137 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:34:37 GMT 201201100993437 Site Administrator Employment Conditions of Service Job Descriptions Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Staff management Pay and Conditions Job Descriptions The House of Commons Education and Skills Select Committee recommended establishing a credible, independent appeal panel, and said that the Government should work with the Children's Commissioner to establish what is necessary for a robust complaints procedure at school and local level. Please see attached briefing regarding this matter http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/parents-and-pupils-advice/review-of-current-schools-complaints-procedure/ 3079 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080123000000 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:42:40 GMT 20080123144240 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:55:28 GMT 2011082510105528 Site Administrator Legal Behavioural issues Bullying Discipline Complaints Discipline Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Pupil Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Parents and Pupils Parents Complaints http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-role/deputy-head/ 2997 Fri, 04 May 2012 16:07:52 GMT 20120504160752 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:45:27 GMT 20080114104527 Fri, 04 May 2012 16:07:52 GMT 201205041640752 Site Administrator Deputy Head Naht Role Landing Page Main Page