NAHT WalesThursday 4th March is World Book Day, the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland. Now in its 13th year and growing each year in Wales, the Welsh Books Council has been encouraging everyone to take part from library and local education authorities and corporate organisations to the press and media.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/world-book-day-is-here/Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:55:44 GMT20105504105544Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:37:44 GMT20103703113744Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:55:44 GMT2010550410554418862Smooth Runnings? How to improve relations with parents for a positive outcome.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-42-march-2010/Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:33:09 GMT20103305123309Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:07:53 GMT20100702120753Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:33:02 GMT2010330512330218830Welsh politicians need one radical solution not rhetoric- to save schools from post election meltdown, warn headteachershttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/a-radical-solution-not-rhetoric-needed/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:46:12 GMT20104602084612Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:48:01 GMT20104802114801Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:46:11 GMT2010460208461118829From Monday 15 February, Estyns Strategic Director, Ann Keane, will take up the position of Her Majestys Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales until a longer term appointment is made from the autumn.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/estyn-announces-chief-inspector/Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:18:12 GMT20101817111812Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:14:55 GMT20101417111455Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:18:11 GMT2010181711181118698Age related personal allowances have been frozen for the coming year.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/age-related-personal-allowances/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:52:14 GMT20105202025214Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:24:20 GMT20102410032420Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:52:11 GMT2010520202521118617There will be no increase in teachers' pensions from April 2010.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/teachers-pensions-increase-2010/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:51:43 GMT20105102025143Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:12:33 GMT20101210031233Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:51:40 GMT2010510202514018616A model letter from Public Services Pensioners'Council to assist members living abroadhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/gmp-increases-to-countries-where-state-pension-is-frozen/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:53:01 GMT20105302025301Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:26:41 GMT20102610022641Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:52:57 GMT2010520202525718614There 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 executivehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/executive-headship-implications-for-pay-and-conditions/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:28:31 GMT20102810022831Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:55:17 GMT20105510015517Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:28:22 GMT2010281002282218613Following 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/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/first-class-teachers-equals-first-class-money/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:42:56 GMT20104210114256Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:02:55 GMT20100210110255Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:42:55 GMT2010421011425518606February is LGBT History Month, celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT communityhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/equal-opportunities/lgbt-history-month/Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:45 GMT20101609031645Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:03:48 GMT20100328030348Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:41 GMT2010160903164118393Sustained 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/resources/library/features/training-for-leadership-who-pays/Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:27:49 GMT20102726032749Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:27:47 GMT20102726112747Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:27:41 GMT2010272603274118332Teaching 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/news-room/ian-foster-tes-obituary/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:09:36 GMT20100923120936Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:06:51 GMT20100622040651Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:09:35 GMT2010092312093518292Safer Internet Day is a Europe-wide initiative, and is the one day in the year that provides a focus on internet safety issues.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/safer-internet-day/Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:42 GMT20100020120042Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:55:03 GMT20105520115503Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:27 GMT2010002012002718260Is it time to experiment? How schools can address the shortage of scientists?http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-41-january-2010/Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:46:27 GMT20104614114627Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:35:27 GMT20103514113527Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:46:12 GMT2010461411461218101The BBC is looking for an inspirational teacher, an unsung hero who has somehow made a real difference, someone whose story deserves to be told.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/people-management/bbc-search-for-an-inspirational-teacher/Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:09:13 GMT20100912110913Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:05:59 GMT20100512110559Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:09:04 GMT2010091211090417994As reported in TES connect, school leaders who piloted revised framework say self-assessment may prove a heavy burdenhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/new-inspections-may-increase-workload-pressures/Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:38:58 GMT20103811113858Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:31:59 GMT20103111113159Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:38:58 GMT2010381111385817976Here are the details of Show Racism the Red Cards school competition. NAHT Cymru has a close relationship with SRtRC and is pleased to support this competition. We hope members will promote it in their schools.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/show-racism-the-red-card-schools-competition/Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:25:43 GMT20102508112543Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:18:26 GMT20101808111826Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:25:43 GMT2010250811254317956An employer may be subject to a fine of up to £10,000 if it employs a person without the Right to Work in the UK.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/people-management/personnel-records-copies-of-right-to-work-documents/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:45:29 GMT20104510104529Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:15:01 GMT20091515111501Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:45:22 GMT2010451010452217727NAHT Cymru responds to appointment of new Education Ministerhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/new-education-minister/Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:36:55 GMT20093614093655Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:34:20 GMT20093411113420Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:36:55 GMT2009361409365517682The seven organisations representing school leadership in the UKs maintained and independent sectors have written to Secretary of State Ed Balls about their concerns regarding the excessive bureaucracy and unintended consequences of the new vetting and barring schemehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/new-vetting-and-barring-system-is-disproportionate-to-risk/Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:57:11 GMT20095715105711Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:17:37 GMT20091711111737Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:57:02 GMT2009571510570217681WAMG Note 25 - Workforce Reform Agenda Update and Local Social Partnership Priorities - Autumn 09http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/wamg-note-25-workforce-reform-agenda-update-and-local-social-partnership-priorities-autumn-09/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:53:57 GMT20105310105357Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:35:18 GMT20093509033518Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:53:50 GMT2010531010535017637Mick Brookes has written to the Secretary of State after NAHT reluctantly took the decision to make its own submission, independent of RIG, after it became apparent that there was no prospect of agreeing a submission.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/naht-submits-independent-evidence-to-strb/Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:04:56 GMT20090410100456Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:10:05 GMT20091009111005Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:04:45 GMT2009041010044517631Mick Brookes briefly talks about a dispute with the Social Partnership that threatens our future relationship.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-23/Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:13:26 GMT20091309101326Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:51:29 GMT20095109095129Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:13:10 GMT2009130910131017622Dr Bill Maxwell, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector for Education and Training in Wales (Estyn) is to leave Wales in the New Year to take up his appointment as HM Senior Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland with effect from February 2010.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/estyn-chief-to-leave-wales/Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:31:31 GMT20093108103131Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:17:20 GMT20091708101720Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:31:31 GMT2009310810313117611NAHT has been party to the development of the RIG submission in response to the Secretary of States remit letter dated 8 October 2009. It is with considerable regret that NAHT considers it necessary to disassociate ourselves from the RIG evidence and to make an independent submission on these matters. The RIG works by seeking to reach a compromise between its members in the light of their individual aspirations regarding the pay and conditions of their members. The tension between the pressure to agreehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/naht-submission-to-strb-dec-09/Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:03:46 GMT20090310100346Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:51:04 GMT20095104105104Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:03:34 GMT2009031010033417582The Equality and Human Rights Commission has re-launched its flagship youth project, Young Brits at Arthttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/equal-opportunities/young-brits-at-art-2010/Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:11:57 GMT20091130011157Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:08:29 GMT20090830110829Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:11:53 GMT2009113001115317496Students are happy and well behaved under the 14-19 Learning Pathways but headteachers are still watching the meter tick overhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/14-19-learning-pathways/Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:56:33 GMT20095627115633Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:28:04 GMT20092827112804Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:56:33 GMT2009562711563317475Mick Brookes will leave the cut and thrust of school leadership next summer, but his plans dont leave a lot of time for watching cricket or pottering around the garden. He wont even be guiding his beloved Triumph motorcycle around tightly-curved Welsh roads.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/features/enduro-africa/Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:01 GMT20092924032901Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:02:59 GMT20090223120259Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:28:51 GMT2009282403285117354Are you thinking about becoming an Extended Project co-ordinator or supervisor?http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/the-extended-project/Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:42 GMT20093523113542Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:11 GMT20092423112411Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:31 GMT2009352311353117349Education Minister Jane Hutt has today welcomed the start of this years Anti-Bullying Weekhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/anti-bullying-week-in-wales/Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:20:41 GMT20092016112041Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:09 GMT20090716110709Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:20:41 GMT2009201611204117258Termly Newsletter , November 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-november-2009/Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:36 GMT20094212114236Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:20:17 GMT20092011122017Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:35 GMT2009421211423517125CCTV Spells Controversy. The use of cameras in schools is a contentious issue. How to make it work?http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-40-november-2009/Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:49:05 GMT20094911114905Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:37:32 GMT20093711113732Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:48:55 GMT2009481111485517119Carly, Education Journalist, blogs on education leadership events and issues.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/blogs/carly-chynoweth/Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:17:08 GMT20091712051708Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:30 GMT20090106120130Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:17:08 GMT2009171205170816980Agent4change.net is building a space in which to explore technology for transforming learninghttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/ict-education-news-website/Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:36:50 GMT20093605113650Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:31:34 GMT20093105113134Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:36:35 GMT2009360511363516953An anti-bullying roadshow is set to travel across Wales as part of a major Welsh Assembly Government campaign to tackle bullying in schools.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/wales-wide-workshops-hit-the-road-to-beat-bullying/Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:59:12 GMT20095903115912Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:39:59 GMT20093903113959Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:59:12 GMT2009590311591216891Welsh 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/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/budgets-in-wales/Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:53:20 GMT20095329115320Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:44 GMT20091529111544Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:53:20 GMT2009532911532016812Secretary of States letter of 8th October 2009 to STRB entitled "STRB Remit: Matters for Report"http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/sec-of-state-remit-to-strb-8-october-2009/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:47:53 GMT20104710104753Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:13:30 GMT20091328121330Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:47:46 GMT2010471010474616784Advice concerning Deputy and Assistant Head Teachers pay in England and Waleshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/guidance-on-deputy-and-assistant-head-teachers-pay/Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:05:18 GMT20100525040518Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:39:27 GMT20093928103927Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:05:12 GMT2010052504051216763This guidance, previously one document, has been updated into separate guidance for members in England and for members in Wales.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/guidance-on-school-pay-policies-october-2009-wales/Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:54:09 GMT20105423105409Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:50:05 GMT20095026095005Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:54:09 GMT2010542310540916736Members 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/members-benefits/education-services/browne-jacobson-education-lawyers/Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:57:16 GMT20095730085716Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:01:27 GMT20090121030127Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:57:15 GMT2009573008571516696The National Association of School Business Management (formerly the National Bursars Association) is the UKs 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/your-role/bursars-and-school-business-managers/the-national-association-of-school-business-management/Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:31:26 GMT20103115093126Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:08:57 GMT20090815030857Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:31:26 GMT2010311509312616654Information received from Public Service Pensions' Council on pension increases 2010http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/information-received-from-public-service-pensions-council-on-pension-increases-2010/Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:17:19 GMT20091713011719Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:10:11 GMT20091013121011Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:17:00 GMT2009171301170016627Increased safeguards under the new Vetting & Barring Scheme (VBS).http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/vetting-and-barring-scheme-safeguards-introduced/Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:29:15 GMT20092912042915Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:09:45 GMT20090912120945Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:29:03 GMT2009291204290316601The Welsh Assembly Government's draft 10-11 budget was published on Monday of this week (6 October). It is clear that education training money will be slashed dramatically.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/dramatic-training-budget-cutswe-need-your-help/Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:57:00 GMT20095712035700Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:14:04 GMT20091409111404Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:56:59 GMT2009561203565916578A comparison of the Teachers and Local Government Pension Schemeshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/comparison-of-pension-schemes/Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:19 GMT20093904103919Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:38:22 GMT20093807113822Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:09 GMT2009390410390916514The 2006 Performance Management Regulations impose a limit, of 3 hours, on the time for classroom observation that may be planned for any PM cycle in England. This limit may be exceeded as a consequence of a Revision Meeting and does not apply in Wales. However, this limit applies only to classroom observation that is included in the PM planning statement. Schools may need to arrange classroom observation for other purposes.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/performance-management/classroom-observation-and-other-monitoring-september-2009/Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:28:07 GMT20102823022807Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:02:24 GMT20090206100224Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:27:46 GMT2010272302274616481NICE 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/resources/key-topics/curriculum/nice-guidance-on-promoting-physical-activity/Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:22:45 GMT20102201102245Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:25:21 GMT20092502112521Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:22:36 GMT2010220110223616447BESA releases ICT in UK State Schools research: Desire for more ICT in schools, yet spending declineshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/besa-releases-ict-in-uk-state-schools-research/Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:47:25 GMT20094701114725Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:38:55 GMT20093801113855Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:47:16 GMT2009470111471616429JNCTRE-JES Circular 170 Sleeping In Duty Allowancehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/jnctre-jes-circular-170-sleeping-in-duty-allowance/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:46:40 GMT20104610104640Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:42:13 GMT20094201104213Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:46:32 GMT2010461010463216425This 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/resources/key-topics/salaries/ups3-and-all-that/Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:43:20 GMT20094301044320Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:38:47 GMT20093830023847Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:43:15 GMT2009430104431516413The 15th annual survey of the education labour market, prepared by Education Data Surveys (EDS) for ASCL and NAHT, shows that although turnover at senior levels in schools remains high, there is no sign yet of a peak year of heads leaving the profession. The report is published today (Friday).http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/leadership/school-senior-leadership-turnover-remains-high/Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:44:10 GMT20104401024410Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:02:51 GMT20090225120251Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:43:59 GMT2010430102435916345Summary income and expenditure accounts for year ending December 2008http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/finance/financial-statement-to-members-2008/Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:13:34 GMT20091324021334Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:05:29 GMT20090524020529Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:13:30 GMT2009132402133016316Teenage 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 suggestshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/the-foundation-phase-fun-factor/Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:45:37 GMT20094523014537Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:50:55 GMT20095023115055Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:45:37 GMT2009452301453716289NAHT Cymrus 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/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/budget-pressures/Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:15 GMT20101819021815Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:58:53 GMT20095818095853Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:15 GMT2010181902181516185Teaching Resilience: How the use of positive psychology is giving students a helping hand.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-39-september-2009/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:26 GMT20101402121426Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:21:24 GMT20092117032124Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:14:19 GMT2010140212141916171Threshold guidance and model request-for-assessment forms suitable for use in Round 10 (2009/10) are available and we recommend their usehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/performance-management/threshold-assessment-in-round-10-2009-10/Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:20:47 GMT20102016122047Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:36:27 GMT20093614103627Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:20:38 GMT2010201612203815996A new DVD specifically designed to help local authorities support schools to use technology to improve how parents, learners and schools report and discuss students progress, has been launched by Becta, the governments technology agency.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/becta-helps-local-authorities-put-school-reports-online/Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:20:57 GMT20102009022057Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:51:16 GMT20095103125116Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:20:49 GMT2010200902204915834The launch of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will take place on 12 October this year. While may of the changes will not take effect until later in 2010, the attached documentation describes the shape of the scheme to come. Schools should be aware of the changes that will be effective from 12 October 2009 and how failure to comply with them could result in employers, employees or volunteers facing legal action.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/employment-law-is-changing-the-vetting-and-barring-scheme/Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:09:29 GMT20100909020929Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:30:24 GMT20093002013024Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:09:22 GMT2010090902092215812Term Newsletterhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/cylchlythyr-naht/naht-cymru-newsletter/Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:35:28 GMT20093517103528Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:26:44 GMT20092602012644Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:35:27 GMT2009351710352715811Term Newsletterhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/cylchlythyr-naht/Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:20:25 GMT20092003032025Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:25:19 GMT20092502012519Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:20:25 GMT2009200303202515810NAHT 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/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/workload-naht-cymru-briefing-on-workload-to-assembly-members-march-2009/Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:57 GMT20095502125557Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:33:06 GMT20093302123306Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:56 GMT2009550212555615806A recent Enterprise and Learning Committee report into workload recommended that some research be undertaken into barriers to progress on the implementation of the Workload Agreement including the provisions dealing with school leader workload and worklife balance. NFER was been commissioned to do the research. NAHT Cymru offered the following reposes to the questions raised by NFER:http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/workload-naht-cymru-submission-to-nfer-research/Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:31:43 GMT20093102123143Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:27:45 GMT20092702122745Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:31:43 GMT2009310212314315803The pay order for the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2009 (STPCD) was laid before Parliament on 7 August and the Document will come into force on 1 September 2009. Thehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/school-teachers-pay-and-conditions-document-2009/Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:09:07 GMT20100915050907Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:28:35 GMT20092801012835Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:09:02 GMT2010091505090215782Understanding the importance of values and visionhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-management/vision-values-strategic-leadership/Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:36:33 GMT20093611033633Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:52:29 GMT20095201105229Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:36:33 GMT2009361103363315762NAHT Cymru gave evidence to the Enterprise and Learning Committee regarding the workload of its members. It welcomed the publication of the report and its recommendationshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/naht-cymru-briefing-on-workload-to-assembly-members-0309/Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:51:22 GMT20095128035122Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:43:52 GMT20094328114352Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:51:22 GMT2009512803512215735A recent Enterprise and Learning Committee report into workload recommended that some research be undertaken into barriers to progress on the implementation of the Workload Agreement including the provisions dealing with school leader workload and worklife balance. NFER was been commissioned to do the research. NAHT Cymru offered the following reposes to the questions raised by NFER:http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/naht-submission-to-nfer-research/Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:52:38 GMT20095228035238Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:38:42 GMT20093828113842Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:52:38 GMT2009522803523815734Swine flu infection rates have dropped rapidly in the past couple of weeks so much so that the government has reduced the number of telephone lines open at the National Pandemic Flu Service. However, the Department of Health is ready to increase capacity to respond to the second wave of infection that is expected to start building this autumn.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/swine-flu-update/Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:19:27 GMT20101909021927Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:10:53 GMT20091027031053Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:19:19 GMT2010190902191915712NAHT congratulates learners on their GCSE achievements and acknowledges the diligence of those supporting young people's efforts. The continuinghttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/assessment/naht-congratulates-learners-on-their-gcse-achievements/Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:56:22 GMT20105609015622Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:22:38 GMT20092227112238Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:56:15 GMT2010560901561515710Futurelab aims to develop the best idea further so that it can be showcased in a way that lets others try it out or that helps to prepare it for a larger stagehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/new-ideas-on-learning-with-games/Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:20:20 GMT20102009022020Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:18:15 GMT20091825011815Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:20:17 GMT2010200902201715696Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in Residential Establishments (JNCTRE) Pay and Allowance Increases from 1 September 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/jnctre-pay-allowance-increases-from-1-september-2009/Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:47:15 GMT20104710104715Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:09:57 GMT20090921010957Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:47:06 GMT2010471010470615665Anna Brychan discusses the latest news from Waleshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/blogs/naht-cymru-blog/Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:29:33 GMT20092924022933Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:51:17 GMT20095114025117Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:29:32 GMT2009292402293215641The Department for Children Schools and Families has recently placed the following statement on its web site, following press speculation regarding possible school closures to contain the spread of swine flu: There have been a number of stories in the media about shutting schools to limit the numbers of swine flu cases, following a study published by The Lancet. In response to these stories Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families said: "At every stage the Government has...http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/dcsf-swine-flu-statement-july-09/Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:57:41 GMT20095729035741Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:28:10 GMT20092829092810Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:57:33 GMT2009572903573315446Here are the pay scales for September 2009 which will come into force with effect from 1 September 2009, subject to parliamentary process.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/pay-scales-for-september-2009/Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:34:19 GMT20093419023419Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:10:29 GMT20091027111029Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:34:12 GMT2009341902341215427Steve Smethurst writes (mostly) about education and the presshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/blogs/steve-smethurst/Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:49:17 GMT20094902024917Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:43:31 GMT20094324084331Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:49:01 GMT2009490202490115423A major funding package of £165 million in capital investment for schools and colleges in Wales has today been announced by Education Minister Jane Hutt. This adds to the £170 million investment that has already been announced by the Welsh Assembly Government over the last eight months.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/165m-for-21st-century-schools/Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:02:11 GMT20090223040211Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:04:08 GMT20090424120408Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:02:10 GMT2009022304021015416Teachers' Pensions - Summer 2009 Edition of TP Newshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/tps-salary-used-in-calculation-benefits-engwalesnireland/teachers-pensions-summer-2009-edition-of-tp-news/Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:16:28 GMT20091627021628Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:46:21 GMT20094613034621Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:16:21 GMT2009162702162115263TPS-Salary Used in Calculation Benefits-Eng,Wales,NIrelandhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/tps-salary-used-in-calculation-benefits-engwalesnireland/Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:49:34 GMT20094930094934Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:42:12 GMT20094213024212Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:49:16 GMT2009493009491615261NAHT Cymru and ASCL Cymru recently presented evidence to the National Assemblys Enterprise and Learning Committee. The evidence concentrated largely on the role of Governors in relation to managing and monitoring school leader workload and work life balance.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/governors-and-school-leaders-workload/Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:11:53 GMT20091123041153Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:34:45 GMT20093413123445Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:11:52 GMT2009112304115215258Advice on dealing with the Influenza Pandemichttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/influenza-pandemic/Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:27:20 GMT20092702112720Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:02:07 GMT20090202110207Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:27:15 GMT2009270211271515101The following full rates apply up to 31 December 2010http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/join-now/membership-rates-application-form-and-promotions/Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:55 GMT20101501111555Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:06:51 GMT20090601110651Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:54 GMT2010150111155415056Clarissa Williams, Ambassador and past President of NAHT was recently invited to attend and contribute to the Deaf Parenting UK conferencehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/special-education-needs/deaf-parenting-conference-uk-press-release/Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:44:04 GMT20094430114404Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:13:44 GMT20091330111344Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:44:00 GMT2009443011440015029The Safe to Learn Guidance includes advice on Responding to Cyber-Bullying, Homophobic - Bullying, Bullying around Race, Religion and Culture and to alert members to the latest in the suite Bullying Involving Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/behaviour/embedding-anti-bullying-work-in-schools/Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:57:52 GMT20095728095752Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:04:39 GMT20090425010439Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:57:42 GMT2009572809574215006National Councils 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/resources/key-topics/equal-opportunities/employing-refugees/Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:30:31 GMT20093026103031Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:47:52 GMT20094725114752Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:30:23 GMT2009302610302315005NAHT affinity partner LFC Graybrook has launched a new website for members undertaking educational consultancy work and seeking professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/lfc-graybrook-launches-professional-indemnity-website/Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:40:40 GMT20094025104040Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:36:43 GMT20093625103643Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:40:40 GMT2009402510404015003Travel company behind NAHT Travel Club ceases to trade.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/harvey-world-travel/Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:37:19 GMT20093719113719Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:18:31 GMT20091819111831Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:37:19 GMT2009371911371914963Member Get a Member scheme - recruit a colleague, autumn term campaignhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/join-now/member-get-a-member-scheme-autumn-term-2009/Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:35:24 GMT20103504103524Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:16:47 GMT20091615121647Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:35:24 GMT2010350410352414923Calling secondary teachers to get planning for Road Safety Week 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/road-safety-week-2009/Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:57:50 GMT20095710125750Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:53:26 GMT20095310125326Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:57:43 GMT2009571012574314846Photographs from Annual Conferencehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/photostream-from-annual-conference-2009/Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:39:39 GMT20093903093939Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:24:02 GMT20092402122402Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:39:39 GMT2009390309393914685The DCSF network group is a virtual group of over 300 members from all phases of schools and local authorities across the country, including heads and other leadership team members, teachers, support staff and governors. The Network members work in and around schools to help the Department keep in touch with the issues affecting you at any given time.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/leadership/plug-in-to-the-dcsf/Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:56:38 GMT20095607025638Tue, 19 May 2009 11:43:34 GMT20094319114334Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:56:34 GMT2009560702563414466Confirmed resolutions from the 2009 NAHT Annual Conference.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/current-policy/policy-resolutions-for-2009-2010/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:13:49 GMT20091314031349Tue, 12 May 2009 08:32:23 GMT20093212083223Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:13:49 GMT2009131403134914406Arthur De Caux writes around education.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/blogs/arthur-de-caux/Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:10:10 GMT20091002041010Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:57 GMT20093011043057Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:09:33 GMT2009090204093314399The NAHT welcomes the decision to destroy DNA evidence of the innocent accused. We call for the same right to be extended to colleagues who have likewise been falsely accused.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/guilty-by-accusation/Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:01:32 GMT20090104110132Thu, 07 May 2009 12:01:43 GMT20090107120143Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:01:27 GMT2009010411012714360Speech by Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, at Annual Conference on 2nd May 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/ed-balls-speech-at-conference-2nd-may-2009/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:00 GMT20090914030900Thu, 07 May 2009 11:47:05 GMT20094707114705Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:00 GMT2009091403090014359Speech by Mick Brookes, General Secretary NAHT to the annual Conference on Sunday 3rd May 2009, 1530hrs.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/general-secretarys-speech-to-conference-03-may-2009/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:08:33 GMT20090814030833Wed, 06 May 2009 13:59:42 GMT20095906015942Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:08:33 GMT2009081403083314353Carly 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/resources/library/features/all-our-futures-interview-with-sir-ken-robinson/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:02:00 GMT20100202110200Wed, 06 May 2009 11:59:14 GMT20095906115914Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:01:53 GMT2010010211015314346NAHT is pleased to support Sally Keeble MP in her efforts to reduce binge drinking amongst young people and find ways to promote responsible alcohol use.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/new-consultation-on-alcohol-sales/Tue, 05 May 2009 13:02:35 GMT20090205010235Tue, 05 May 2009 12:58:00 GMT20095805125800Tue, 05 May 2009 13:02:24 GMT2009020501022414337A recent article in the Times Educational Supplement has prompted a number of calls from members seeking advice regarding teachers and exam invigilation.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/invigilation-of-sats-and-qca-optional-tests/Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:57:25 GMT20095704105725Tue, 05 May 2009 12:20:44 GMT20092005122044Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:57:16 GMT2009570410571614335NAHT'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/events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/naht-annual-conference-update-the-press-conference/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:30 GMT20090914030930Fri, 01 May 2009 15:59:10 GMT20095901035910Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:29 GMT2009091403092914310The WAMG has now finalised a set of documents on rarely cover. The four documents (in English) are now attached. These documents include a statement regarding rarely cover, a letter from WAMG to Local Authorities, a summary of changes to be made to the STPCD, and guidance on the implementation process.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/rarely-cover-documentation-from-wamg/Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:40:45 GMT20104027014045Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:46:00 GMT20094630034600Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:40:36 GMT2010402701403614303Chris Howard, NAHT's new President has addressed the annual conference being held in Brighton last weekendhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/presidents-speech-to-conference-02-may-2009/Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:01:52 GMT20090104110152Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:23:16 GMT20092330012316Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:01:52 GMT2009010411015214291The DCSF issued the attached Red Note to Local Authorities on the subject of swine feverhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/dcsf-swine-flu-advice/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:15:30 GMT20091514031530Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:53:49 GMT20095330115349Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:15:24 GMT2009151403152414287Please see the attached minutes of the Primary meeting Pencerrig Gardens Hotel 26 March 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/minutes-of-primary-meeting-26-03-09/Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:24:20 GMT20092428022420Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:45:33 GMT20094528114533Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:24:20 GMT2009242802242014260Please find attached minutes of all Wales Budget Forum Training Group, Pencerrig Gardens Hotel, 27th March 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/all-wales-budget-forum-training-group/Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:56 GMT20093028113056Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:13:50 GMT20091328111350Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:56 GMT2009302811305614257Letter to Jane Hutt, Minister for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills from NAHT Cymru, in response to the Enterprise and Learning Committees report on the implementation of the Workload Agreement.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/naht-cymru-response-to-school-leader-workload/Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:09:45 GMT20090923120945Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:43:22 GMT20094323114322Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:09:44 GMT2009092312094414213Link to the April edition of the Vetting and Barring Scheme Update newsletter for stakeholdershttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/vetting-and-barring-scheme-vbs-update/Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:12:43 GMT20091220041243Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:59:54 GMT20095922015954Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:12:38 GMT2009122004123814199Public 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/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/estyn-inspections-2010-2016/Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:45 GMT20092614112645Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:44:07 GMT20094416114407Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:26:45 GMT2009261411264514074NAHT Cymru response to review of SWAPhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/naht-cymru-response-to-review-of-swap/Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:11:53 GMT20091116121153Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:59:29 GMT20095915125929Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:11:53 GMT2009111612115314067Persuading 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 employershttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/features/career-academies-scheme-in-the-uk/Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:07 GMT20093003043007Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:01:55 GMT20090107120155Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:29:53 GMT2009290304295314004Implications for Head Teachers pay when runnning two schoolshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/strb-report-wales/Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:55:35 GMT20105501095535Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:35:19 GMT20093501043519Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:55:35 GMT2010550109553513971The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) is pleased to announce an extension to the pioneering Leaders in International Development (LiID) scheme currently being run in conjunction with leading international development charity VSO.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/leadership/leaders-in-international-development/Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:21:48 GMT20092130042148Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:18:51 GMT20091801121851Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:21:43 GMT2009213004214313967Mick Brookes, General Secretary NAHT comments as follows: NAHT welcomes the recommendations contained in The School Teachers Review Body (STRB) 18th Report part 1 and the Secretary of States response, particularly in the area of emerging models of school leadership. The recommendations draw closely on evidence given to the STRB by NAHT and other members of the Social Partnership in September and October 2008.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/naht-comments-on-the-recommendations-in-the-strb-report/Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:35:06 GMT20093510103506Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:03:52 GMT20090331120352Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:33:52 GMT2009331010335213945On 19 March 2009, the Home Office announced further details of new measures to protect the vulnerable with the launch of the new Vetting and Barring Scheme later this year. These changes are planned for 12 October 2009 and the new safeguards are intended to enhance the protection of children and vulnerable adults.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/launch-of-new-vetting-and-barring-scheme/Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:36:57 GMT20093607023657Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:20:05 GMT20092024122005Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:36:52 GMT2009360702365213847This innovative, new programme links a new born baby and parent(s), to a class of pupils in a primary or secondary school.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/baby-matterz-new-and-innovative-programme/Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:18:28 GMT20091817021828Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:02:30 GMT20090217020230Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:18:23 GMT2009181702182313719How to Calculate your income; cost your core education service; and deal with the problems.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/starting-points/linking-finance-to-sdp/Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:25:14 GMT20092530042514Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:49:26 GMT20094913034926Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:25:14 GMT2009253004251413652Up 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 its clear that enterprise education has an important part to play in classroomshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/features/young-people-and-ethical-enterprise/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:01:06 GMT20100102110106Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:07 GMT20095513025507Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT2010010211010013645A Decade of Leadership Development: Looking to the Future. Secondary Leadership Paper 31http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/articles/secondary-leadership-anniversary-edition/Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:26:48 GMT20092613092648Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:02:33 GMT20090213020233Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:26:48 GMT2009261309264813640Podcast 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/resources/podcasts/naht-nut-soundbites/Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:23:33 GMT20092329042333Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:16:45 GMT20091627031645Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:23:32 GMT2009232904233213195O Swyddfa Caerdyddhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/cylchlythyr-naht-cymru-mawrth-2009/Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:16:12 GMT20091630031612Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:44:02 GMT20094427114402Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:16:12 GMT2009163003161213180The latest news from our Cardiff officehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-march-2009/Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:23:02 GMT20092330032302Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:26:44 GMT20092627112644Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:23:01 GMT2009233003230113179NAHTs role as a partner in the national delivery of enterprise education: 2009-2011http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/the-value-of-enterprise-in-the-21st-century/Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:34 GMT20093904103934Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:36:41 GMT20093626113641Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:21 GMT2009390410392113158Threshold and Performance Management in England from September2009: change in timescale for assessment applicationshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/performance-management/threshold-and-performance-management-england-from-september/Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:07:08 GMT20090724030708Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:08:45 GMT20090819120845Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:06:52 GMT2009062403065213069Trothwyon a Rheoli Perfformiad yn Lloegr o fis Medi 2009 ymlaen:newid yr amserlen ar gyfer ceisiadau asesuhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/codi-safonau-a-thaclo-llwyth-gwaithgweithredur-cytundeb-cenedlaethol/Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:43:06 GMT20094319014306Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:58:48 GMT20095819115848Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:43:06 GMT2009431901430613067Increases in Teachers' Occupational Pensions that will become due with effect from 6 April 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/2009-pensions-increase/Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:21:46 GMT20102101122146Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:15:51 GMT20091517011551Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:21:36 GMT2010210112213612998The Teacher Union Partners (ASCL, ATL, NAHT, NASUWT and Voice) is pleased to submit this jointly agreed evidence to the STRB.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/teacher-union-partners-evidence-to-the-strb/Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:05:15 GMT20100515050515Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:32:53 GMT20093213013253Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:05:05 GMT2010051505050512932Work/life balance issues, flexible working options, financial planning, and your pension choices.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/planning-for-your-future-interactive-seminars/Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:34:41 GMT20103426033441Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:11:48 GMT20091112021148Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:34:37 GMT2010342603343712912NAHT guidance regarding members being asked to sign a joint union letter - February 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/teaching-and-learning-responsibility-payments-tlrs/Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:16:26 GMT20091611111626Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:11:33 GMT20091110011133Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:16:22 GMT2009161111162212877Cutting sixth form and further education budgets will make economic situation in Wales much worse says education unions 4th February 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/joint-union-statement-on-post-16-funding/Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:44:56 GMT20094405044456Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:06:36 GMT20090605010636Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:44:56 GMT2009440504445612821The National Assembly for Wales Enterprise and Learning Committee has raised serious concerns over the impact of the Teachers Workload Agreement(TWA).http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/serious-concerns-raised-over-scheme-to-reduce-workload/Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:31:26 GMT20093106013126Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:08:22 GMT20090805120822Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:31:26 GMT2009310601312612816Pryderon difrifol wediu mynegi ynghylch cynllun arloesol i leihau llwyth gwaith athrawonhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/datganiad-ir-wasg-gwaharddedig-tan-0001awr-ar-chwefror-5-2009/Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:20:02 GMT20092005122002Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:49:19 GMT20094905114919Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:20:02 GMT2009200512200212811Evidence from the Rewards and Incentives Group to the School Teachers' Review Body, February 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/rig-joint-pay-evidence-to-the-strb/Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:41:08 GMT20094111014108Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:08:32 GMT20090804120832Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:07:54 GMT2009071612075412785School 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/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/school-closure-nightmare-naht-present-a-simple-but-effective-solution/Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:35:20 GMT20093503113520Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:13:47 GMT20091303111347Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:35:20 GMT2009350311352012765NAHT General Secretary, Mick Brookes talks to Robert Sanders, Editor of Leadership Focus, about how we are doing on the assessment campaign. He also talks about headteacher retention and concerns over the new Leadership Standardshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-16/Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:53:00 GMT20095310015300Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:21:04 GMT20092130042104Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:53:00 GMT2009531001530012741Carly 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/resources/key-topics/child-protection/anti-social-networking/Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:06:52 GMT20090603040652Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:57:56 GMT20095726025756Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:06:44 GMT2009060304064412670NAHT congratulates schools for their hard work in enabling youngsters to achieve record resultshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/assessment/naht-comments-on-2008-gcse-results/Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:58:20 GMT20095820125820Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:42:27 GMT20094220124227Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:58:16 GMT20095820125816125882008 saw over 2,764 new applications processed by headquarters, a significant increase on the previous yearhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/news-room/naht-membership-continues-to-grow/Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:54:55 GMT20095416095455Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:19:44 GMT20091914011944Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:54:54 GMT2009541609545412440An evaluation of the development of Virtual Learning Environments in a sample of educational settingshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/new-ofsted-report/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:07:07 GMT20090713120707Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:44:55 GMT20094413114455Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:06:52 GMT2009061312065212412School's Advisory Service Information from Leadership Focus, January 2009http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/school-management/schools-advisory-service/Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:18:00 GMT20091819011800Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:34:24 GMT20093408123424Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:17:56 GMT2009171901175612289The CPD leaflet referred to in the last TDA full WAMG report is attached as promised at full WAMGhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/training-and-development/cdp-leaflet/Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:55:53 GMT20095507115553Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:53:44 GMT20095307105344Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:55:48 GMT2009550711554812144O swyddfa Caerdyddhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/cylchlythyr-naht-cymru-rhagfyr-2008/Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:10:37 GMT20081023041037Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:54:20 GMT20085417045420Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:10:37 GMT2008102304103711961The latest news from our Cardiff officehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-december-2008/Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:58:31 GMT20085817045831Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:46:16 GMT20084617044616Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:58:31 GMT2008581704583111959Article from NFER Magazine on using social software for teaching and learninghttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/social-software/Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:42:03 GMT20084217114203Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:35:57 GMT20083517113557Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:41:55 GMT2008411711415511953Text of Response on Compliance Consultation to be returned to Kristy.Roberts-Medcraft@Wales.gsi.gov.ukhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/response-on-compliance-consultation/Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:51:59 GMT20085115025159Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:44:04 GMT20084415114404Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:51:59 GMT2008511502515911933A new handbook has been issued by Futurelab, who support new approaches to learning, promoting transformative innovation in schools.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/new-handbook-on-transformative-innvoation/Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:34:29 GMT20083410123429Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:25:51 GMT20082510122551Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:34:24 GMT2008341012342411859A revised code has been published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/school-management/revised-school-admissions-code-published/Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:27:42 GMT20082705042742Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:09:53 GMT20080905120953Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:27:28 GMT2008270504272811789Survey from Children & Young People Nowhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/government-policy/14-19-survey/Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:04:48 GMT20080403010448Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:37:34 GMT20083703123734Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:04:43 GMT2008040301044311748Consultation on proposed changes to ensure compliance with School Teachers Pay and Conditionshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/consultation-on-compliance/Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:18 GMT20081801051818Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:07:20 GMT20080728120720Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:14 GMT2008180105181411558The Education and Skills Act placed on the statute book today heralds the start of a new era for the young people of this country, with an expectation that they will all continue in education or training until the age of 18.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/education-and-skills-act/Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:26:17 GMT20082609032617Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:48:54 GMT20084827104854Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:26:10 GMT2008260903261011488The first of what is intended to be a regular, termly newsletter for colleagues in the Deputy and Assistant Headteacher Sector, highlighting issues and current NAHT activities on behalf of our deputy and assistant head members.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-role/deputy-head/deputy-and-assistant-heads-newsletter-november-2008/Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:23:42 GMT20092329102342Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:31:10 GMT20083118103110Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:23:41 GMT2009232910234111240Unique reward scheme begins search for project which helps kids stay healthyhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/health-for-kids-awards-press-release/Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:04:26 GMT20080417030426Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:55:11 GMT20085517115511Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:04:18 GMT2008041703041811157Poetry takes centre stage in schools for BBC competitionhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/bbc-poetry-competition/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:15 GMT20080014100015Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:39:38 GMT20083907113938Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:11 GMT2008001410001110864It would be very helpful if copies of letters sent to MPs could be returned to HQ, for the attention of the Campaign Team. We will also be happy to receive copies of parental questionnaire returns too, unless you have made specific arrangements with your branch secretary to return them there.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/campaigns/action-on-assessment-reform/where-to-send-returned-questionnaires/Wed, 20 May 2009 12:24:06 GMT20092420122406Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:22:01 GMT20082207092201Wed, 20 May 2009 12:24:06 GMT2009242012240610858Pay safeguarding as a consequence of the review of staffing structures required by regulation ends on 31 December 2008. Staffing structures which have not yet been implemented must come into force by 1 January 2009 at the latest. Please note, If you are on a safeguarded salary, these changes will not affect your eligibility for full membership of NAHT.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/school-staffing-structures-latest-guidance/Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:20:09 GMT20092010122009Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:22:06 GMT20082206022206Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:20:04 GMT2009201012200410844Advice documents providing a checklist for performance management meetings.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/performance-management/checklists-for-planning-and-review-meetings/Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:28:08 GMT20082805112808Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:21:05 GMT20082105112105Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:28:03 GMT2008280511280310747Cylchlythyr NAHT Cymru-Hydref 2008http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-october-2008/cylchlythyr-naht-cymru-hydref-2008/Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:49:48 GMT20084904014948Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:44:55 GMT20084404014455Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:49:48 GMT2008490401494810714NAHT Cymru Newsletter-October 2008http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-newsletter-october-2008/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:46:08 GMT20094613124608Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:35:52 GMT20083504013552Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:46:08 GMT2009461312460810713Action pack prepared for making formal protest about the continuation of the SATs regime in KS2http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/campaigns/action-on-assessment-reform/sats-campaign-resources/Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:09:38 GMT20090918100938Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:08:31 GMT20080804120831Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:09:37 GMT2009091810093710709November 2008: Guidance document on School Staffing Structurehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/staffing-structures/school-staffing-structures-november-2008/Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:40:19 GMT20084019024019Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:48:57 GMT20084804104857Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:40:11 GMT2008401902401110696The government recently published A Framework for a Fairer Future which outlined plans for the introduction of a single equality duty. This Equality Bill will be introduced in the next Parliamentary session, in December or early in the New Year.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/equal-opportunities/equality-bill-reminder-of-a-forthcoming-public-duty/Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:21:49 GMT20082131012149Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:47:31 GMT20084731124731Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:21:13 GMT2008213101211310622Children living away from home, or using social care services, want to feel safer online, be protected from unsuitable sites and have adult supervision, highlights a new report published by the Childrens Rights Director for England, Dr Roger Morganhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/internet-protection-for-children-report/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:02:54 GMT20080214100254Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:07:44 GMT20080729120744Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:02:49 GMT2008021410024910562Lecture by Dr Ken Boston, Chief Executive of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority at City University London, 20th November 2008http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/lecture-by-dr-ken-boston/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:05:51 GMT20080514100551Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:20:10 GMT20082028012010Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:05:43 GMT2008051410054310544Following the launch of the Out & About package, a generic article for users of learning outside the classroom has been developed including Ofsted findingshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/curriculum/learning-outside-the-classroom/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:06:47 GMT20080614100647Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:33:37 GMT20083328123337Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:06:42 GMT2008061410064210541Paediatric First Aid: Information for Foundation Stage Schools and Nursery Schoolshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/paediatric-first-aid-in-early-years-settings/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:07:33 GMT20080714100733Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:14:59 GMT20081428111459Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:07:29 GMT2008071410072910530NAHT is campaigning vigorously for the removal of the KS 2 SATs regimehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/assessment/key-stage-2-sats/Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:12:17 GMT20081215031217Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:06:21 GMT20080623120621Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:12:13 GMT2008121503121310400Children'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/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/unofficial-exclusions/Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:54:18 GMT20085430115418Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:05:55 GMT20080522120555Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:54:18 GMT2008543011541810356Susan Young gives her weekly round-up of the issues and events in the world of school leadership and management.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/blogs/susan-young/Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:23:01 GMT20102325102301Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:40:53 GMT20084021104053Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:23:01 GMT2010232510230110332In September, Clarissa Williams, NAHT President had the tremendous privilege of being the guest of World Vision on a field visit to two areas of India where the organization is currently heavily involved in a range of community programmes.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/features/naht-president-supports-school-aid-in-kerala/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:56:07 GMT20105602105607Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:12:24 GMT20081217121224Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:56:01 GMT2010560210560110309NAHT Cymru congratulates Education Minister Jane Hutt on securing additional funds for the Foundation Phasehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/naht-cymru-welcomes-education-ministers-statement/Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:54:04 GMT20085426095404Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:19:28 GMT20081908041928Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:54:03 GMT2008542609540310004Additional 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/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/future-of-foundation-phase-secured-by-education-minister/Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:17:48 GMT20081708041748Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:03:07 GMT20080308040307Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:17:47 GMT2008170804174710003NAHT is pleased to announce that Euroclub Schools are offering members an exclusive 10% on their French, Spanish and Italian resources. The teaching materials are aimed at encouraging the take up of languages in primary schools. The resources are practical and easy to follow and can be used by specialist and non-specialist staff in primary schools.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/foreign-language-resources-for-primary-schools/Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:43:04 GMT20084308034304Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:40:09 GMT20084008034009Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:43:04 GMT2008430803430410002Euroclub Schools are offering members an exclusive 10% on their French, Spanish and Italian resources. The teaching materials are aimed at encouraging the take up of languages in primary schools. The resources are practical and easy to follow and can be used by specialist and non-specialist staff in primary schools.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/members-benefits/education-services/euroclub-schools/Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:36:08 GMT20083608033608Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:21:46 GMT20082108032146Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:36:08 GMT200836080336089999An NAHT Guidance document on Job Share and Flexible Working - Updated January 2010http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/naht-guidance-on-job-share-and-flexible-working/Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:47:35 GMT20104725024735Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:14:36 GMT20081401041436Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:47:28 GMT201047250247289758The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) has been launched to teach children about the dangers of the internethttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/internet-watchdog-launched/Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:29:46 GMT20082929042946Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:16:09 GMT20081629041609Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:29:17 GMT200829290429179720Mick Brookes and Bob Crow (General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers) debate the rights and wrongs of industrial actionhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/right-to-call-strikes/Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:12:10 GMT20081214101210Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:44:18 GMT20084429124418Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:12:04 GMT200812141012049710Carly 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/resources/library/features/diversity-in-leadership-part-3/Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:49:07 GMT20084930104907Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:01:42 GMT20080126110142Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:49:07 GMT200849301049079692Croeso i rifyn electronig cyntaf Cylchlythyr NAHT Cymru ar gyfer Aelodau Uwchraddhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/aelodau-uwchradd-cylchlythyr/Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:47:18 GMT20094713124718Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:58:54 GMT20085826105854Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:47:18 GMT200947131247189691The first electronic version of the NAHT Wales Newsletter for Secondary Members.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-secondary-newsletter-september-2008/Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:46:47 GMT20084630104647Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:29:34 GMT20082926102934Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:46:47 GMT200846301046479690One of the questions in this summers Key Stage 2 National Curriculum English (Writing) paper asked for childrens memories of Year 6 at school. Many wrote of their SATs experiences. NAHT reprints a selection sent in by its members from across the countryhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/assessment/sats-the-childrens-voice/Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:23:13 GMT20082325032313Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:15:26 GMT20081525031526Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:23:09 GMT200823250323099681What 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/resources/key-topics/school-management/governing-body-expectations/Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:20:39 GMT20092025102039Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:51:11 GMT20085123125111Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:20:27 GMT200920251020279653Professor John Howsons 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/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/state-of-the-labour-market-for-senior-school-staff-2008/Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:29:34 GMT20082923112934Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:16:40 GMT20081623111640Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:29:29 GMT200829231129299632Following her article in the September/October issue of Leadership Focus, Suzanne O'Connell has produced a selection of pro-formas to help with the provision and running of after-school clubs.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/extended-schools/open-all-hours-pro-formas-for-after-school-clubs/Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:33:09 GMT20083322043309Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:20:23 GMT20082022032023Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:33:05 GMT200833220433059605RIG written evidence to the School Teachers Review Body has been published. Members attention is drawn, in particular, to section 9 which details proposals for rewarding and incentivising emerging models of leadership. NAHT will be giving oral evidence to the Review Body in October.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/rig-evidence-to-strb-september-2008/Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:30:40 GMT20083017023040Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:25:28 GMT20082517022528Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:30:36 GMT200830170230369489Carly Chynoweth explores the issue of the representation of ethnic minorities in governing bodies and at NAHT.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/features/diversity-in-leadership-part-2/Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:55:08 GMT20105502105508Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:01:55 GMT20080117100155Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:55:02 GMT201055021055029481In this article from the 11 September issue of Sec Ed, NAHT General Secretary Mick Brookes discusses the new challenges teachers have been set in the new academic year.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/school-management/mick-brookes-keeping-it-in-perspective/Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:25:35 GMT20082518042535Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:29:22 GMT20082912112922Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:25:31 GMT200825180425319416An advice document produced by NAHT and the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/tps-ill-health-retirement-revised-april-08/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:30:38 GMT20083010123038Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:41:36 GMT20084109034136Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:30:33 GMT200830101230339372An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/tps-actuarily-reduced-benefits-revised-april-08/Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:02:07 GMT20080211040207Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:46:58 GMT20084609124658Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:02:02 GMT200802110402029366An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/tps-age-retirement/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:43:07 GMT20084310124307Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:30:29 GMT20083009123029Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:43:03 GMT200843101243039364An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/guide-to-inheritance-tax-planning/Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:32:34 GMT20103215053234Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:16:38 GMT20081609121638Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:32:26 GMT201032150532269362An advice document produced by the provider of NAHT Personal Financial Services.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/general-guide-to-retiring-early/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:46:45 GMT20084610124645Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:10:41 GMT20081009121041Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:46:41 GMT200846101246419361The 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/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/tes-12-issues-for-1-plus-free-essential-guide/Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:30 GMT20081005031030Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:06:54 GMT20080604120654Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:30 GMT200810050310309250From 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/resources/key-topics/school-management/carbon-reduction-commitments-for-schools/Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:15:29 GMT20081503021529Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:07:51 GMT20080703020751Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:15:20 GMT200815030215209231NAHT Cymru congratulates all involved in the excellent assessment results published today. School leaders, teachers, support staff and children have all worked hard to achieve these splendid results. It should also be noted the excellent support that parents give to schools and their children.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-comments-on-national-curriculum-assessment-results/Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:01 GMT20090005040001Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:18:46 GMT20081829031846Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:01 GMT200900050400019185NAHT 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/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/is-it-time-for-an-autumn-review/Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:11:29 GMT20081115101129Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:33:28 GMT20083328113328Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:11:29 GMT200811151011299168We 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/members-benefits/member-benefits-news/launch-of-new-naht-personal-financial-services-website/Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:11:15 GMT20091106121115Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:37:03 GMT20083728103703Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:11:15 GMT200911061211159166Childrens Trusts Commissioning Event - call for participantshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/every-child-matters/childrens-trust-framework-project/Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:19:09 GMT20091905111909Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:53:39 GMT20085327025339Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:19:05 GMT200919051119059157The Local Government Employers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have met the staff side unions to re-open negotiations on the 2008 pay claim. A joint statement has been released and a further meeting is to be held on 22 August 2008.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/school-management-archive/local-government-pay-2008-update-august-2008/Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:15:39 GMT20091512011539Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:46:34 GMT20084615034634Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:15:30 GMT200915120115309070The National Association of Head Teachers congratulates all students, staff and school and college leaders on the excellent A level results achieved this year. We are particularly pleased to note the rise in the number of students succeeding in maths and science.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/assessment/naht-comments-on-a-level-results/Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:33:54 GMT20083326093354Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:49:12 GMT20084914094912Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:33:01 GMT200833260933019057Advice 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/resources/key-topics/equal-opportunities/briefing-paper-single-equality-bill/Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:10:05 GMT20081011111005Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:41:58 GMT20084112034158Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:10:00 GMT200810111110009037Please send any examples so that NAHT can provide evidence where appropriate of misuse and lack of support from the relevant providers.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/cyberbullying-in-schools/Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:12:07 GMT20081210111207Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:07:07 GMT20080712030707Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:12:01 GMT200812101112019034Raise the quality of teaching and learning to "Outstanding"http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-performance/teaching-learning/Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:50:38 GMT20095011025038Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:35:20 GMT20083511033520Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:50:38 GMT200950110250389030We are currently in discussion with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) about proposed changes to licensing regulations which may have an impact on school and college events.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/school-events/Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:33:49 GMT20083306033349Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:12:36 GMT20081206011236Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:33:45 GMT200833060333458980WAMG Briefing Note 22 English and Welsh language versions - guidance on deployment of support staffhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/wamg-briefing-note-22-english-and-welsh-language-versions-guidance-on-deployment-of-support-staff/Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:33:02 GMT20083329103302Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:32:07 GMT20083230023207Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:32:58 GMT200832291032588945Policy resolutions for 2008-09http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/conference-resolutions-2008/Tue, 19 May 2009 13:38:26 GMT20093819013826Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:23:57 GMT20082328042357Tue, 19 May 2009 13:38:26 GMT200938190138268924Concerns about the workload implications of the governments Every Child Matters agenda are increasing. The aim of this survey is to inform the public debate by finding out what school leaders really think.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/extended-schools/children-young-people-now-extended-schools-survey/Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:40:45 GMT20084018044045Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:34:37 GMT20083418043437Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:40:40 GMT200840180440408772DCSF guidance booklet - Common mental health problems: Supporting school staff by taking positive action - july 2008http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/common-mental-health-problems-supporting-school-staff/Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:58:43 GMT20095805105843Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:42:22 GMT20084210124222Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:58:38 GMT200958051058388655NCSL announced at their recent conference that they are providing £100K to enable 14 School Leaders to spend approximately 12 weeks overseas early in the New Year.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/overseas/international-extended-placements-for-school-leaders/Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:16:48 GMT20081616031648Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:50:07 GMT20085004035007Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:16:48 GMT200816160316488581Os hoffech awgrymu materion iw cynnwys yn y cylchlythyr, cysylltwch ni.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/cylchlythyr-o-swyddfa-caerdydd-gorffennaf-2008/Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:55:41 GMT20085504025541Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:40:55 GMT20084004024055Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:55:41 GMT200855040255418577Secretary of State's remit letter to STRB June 08 including Parliamentary Statementhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/secretary-of-states-remit-to-strb-june-08/Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:59:50 GMT20095908025950Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:22 GMT20083302023322Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:59:44 GMT200959080259448546A special discussion area for members in Wales on the SEFhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/sef/Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:30:38 GMT20093021033038Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:13:27 GMT20081324021327Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:30:38 GMT200930210330388474NAHT council members Tim Benson and Nick Dowler discuss being heads of large and small schools. Article appears in Primary Leadership Today.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/school-management/does-size-matter/Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:13:03 GMT20081327041303Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:42:28 GMT20084220114228Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:12:58 GMT200812270412588427NAHT 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/resources/library/features/security-headaches/Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:46:30 GMT20084613034630Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:36:10 GMT20083612043610Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:46:30 GMT200846130346308297Mick Brookes talks to Robert Sanders about a wide range of topics including: the 'Turning the Tables' campaign, Diplomas in England and Northern Ireland, the Foundation Phase in Wales and England and the funding settlement.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-12/Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:50:06 GMT20095010015006Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:02:46 GMT20080211120246Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:50:06 GMT200950100150068279Campaigns of the Foundation Stage in Waleshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/campaigns/foundation-phase-in-wales/Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:51:31 GMT20085111115131Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:23:54 GMT20082311112354Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:51:31 GMT200851111151318276http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/task-and-finish-group-meeting-produces-mixed-results/Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:46:42 GMT20084610044642Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:38:19 GMT20083810043819Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:46:42 GMT200846100446428264Y prif ganlyniadau.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/cyfnod-sylvan-newyddion-mehefin/Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:38:32 GMT20083808033832Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:09:13 GMT20080910040913Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:38:32 GMT200838080338328263UNISON is in the process of sending ballot papers to its local government members in England, Northern Ireland and Wales seeking support for industrial action in response to the members rejection of the current pay offer made by the employers.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/local-government-pay-negotiations-update-june-2008/Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:34:49 GMT20083408013449Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:53:48 GMT20085306095348Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:34:44 GMT200834080134448204The NAHT, representing Mr Paul Davies, Head Teacher Cwmdare Primary School, confirms that Mr Paul Davies is to return to his post as Head Teacher of Cwmdare Primary School, with effect from 4th September 2008.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/news-archive/paul-davies-returns-to-duty/Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:42:41 GMT20094201104241Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:25:07 GMT20082505112507Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:42:41 GMT200942011042418194From 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/resources/key-topics/school-management/display-energy-certificates/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:32 GMT20081510011532Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:50:08 GMT20085005105008Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:15:29 GMT200815100115298193An opprtunity for you to share your views on key educational issueshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/government-policy/seeking-your-views-on-live-consultations/Fri, 23 May 2008 16:38:32 GMT20083823043832Fri, 23 May 2008 16:19:24 GMT20081923041924Fri, 23 May 2008 16:38:32 GMT200838230438327928On behalf of Paul Davies, the NAHT is delighted to confirm the success of Mr Davies Appeal.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/paul-davies-appeal-upheld-by-high-court/Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:34:38 GMT20093405023438Fri, 23 May 2008 15:45:47 GMT20084523034547Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:34:38 GMT200934050234387923How to make your policies clear, concise and consistenthttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/library/starting-points/writing-a-policy/Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:45:39 GMT20094520014539Fri, 23 May 2008 15:22:08 GMT20082223032208Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:45:31 GMT200945200145317918Cyfnod Sylfaen Newyddion Diweddarafhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/cyfnod-sylfaen-newyddion-diweddaraf-18-mai-2008/Fri, 23 May 2008 11:05:13 GMT20080523110513Fri, 23 May 2008 10:47:19 GMT20084723104719Fri, 23 May 2008 11:05:13 GMT200805231105137901Update from Iwan Guy, Acting Director NAHT Cymruhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/lobby-of-assembly-members-18-may-2008/Fri, 23 May 2008 11:05:42 GMT20080523110542Fri, 23 May 2008 10:30:10 GMT20083023103010Fri, 23 May 2008 11:05:42 GMT200805231105427900May sees the launch of a new NAHT web site to take the organisation into the future. On this site we aim to reflect the many different roles and environments in which our members, the education leaders of today and tomorrow, find themselves at work. Whatever your role, sector, location or interest, the aim of this site will be to provide you with targeted, relevant information, support, and advice specific to your needs.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/ict/naht-launches-its-new-web-site/Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:41:53 GMT20084115114153Tue, 20 May 2008 15:36:48 GMT20083620033648Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:41:44 GMT200841151141447817Yn 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 cyfryngauhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/pwysig-cyfnod-sylfaen-newyddion-diweddaraf/Wed, 14 May 2008 10:26:39 GMT20082614102639Wed, 14 May 2008 10:22:20 GMT20082214102220Wed, 14 May 2008 10:26:39 GMT200826141026397757Latest news from Iwan Guy, Acting NAHT Cymru Directorhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/important-foundation-phase-update/Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:13:55 GMT20081315031355Mon, 12 May 2008 16:40:32 GMT20084012044032Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:13:55 GMT200813150313557756Mick Brookes, General Secretary, NAHT, visits Wales to declare his support for school leaders in their efforts to gain adequate funding to implement the Foundation Phasehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/world-class-plan-for-childrens-education-in-jeopardy/Thu, 22 May 2008 14:39:48 GMT20083922023948Fri, 09 May 2008 15:29:25 GMT20082909032925Thu, 22 May 2008 14:39:48 GMT200839220239487753Guidance from DCSFhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/special-education-needs/new-guidance-to-support-schools-with-sen-pupils/Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:27:53 GMT20092704112753Thu, 08 May 2008 09:37:45 GMT20083708093745Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:27:48 GMT200927041127487666The issue of funding for the successful implementation of the Foundation Phase in September 2008 has become a major issue for the Welsh Assembly Governmenthttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/funding-the-foundation-phase/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:03:45 GMT20080330040345Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:55:22 GMT20085529105522Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:03:45 GMT200803300403457487Members are expressing concern that some school standard numbers have been reduced,http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/school-standard-numbers/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:16:15 GMT20081630041615Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:43:02 GMT20084329104302Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:16:15 GMT200816300416157485Defnyddiwch y WAMG lleol i ddelio materion baich gwaithhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/defnyddiwch-y-wamg-lleol/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:15:54 GMT20081530041554Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:34:22 GMT20083429103422Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:15:54 GMT200815300415547484Please use local WAMGs to deal with workload issueshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/local-wamgs/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:15:30 GMT20081530041530Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:13:05 GMT20081329101305Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:15:30 GMT200815300415307483Mewn cyfarfod o Bwyllgor Cymru dydd Mawrth, cafwyd trafodaeth ar y sefyllfa o ran y Cyfnod Sylfaen.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/cyfnod-sylfaen-newyddion-diweddaraf/Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:33:00 GMT20083328013300Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:54:33 GMT20085425035433Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:33:00 GMT200833280133007464At Tuesdays meeting of the Wales Committee, the situation regarding the Foundation Phase was fully discussed.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/funding/foundation-phase-latest-news/Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:53:04 GMT20085325035304Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:51:15 GMT20085125035115Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:53:04 GMT200853250353047463The NAHT has researched its data base of more than 28,000 school leaders and discovered that more than 1000 school leaders leave the profession before their retirement datehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/people-management/1000-school-leaders-turn-their-back-on-the-profession/Fri, 02 May 2008 16:36:56 GMT20083602043656Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:16:38 GMT20081625011638Fri, 02 May 2008 16:36:56 GMT200836020436567444Asking members to let us have any comments regarding the usefulness of the information we provided on the NUT strike and specific experienceshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/review-of-impact-of-industrial-action/Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:21:42 GMT20082125012142Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:58:09 GMT20085825125809Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:21:42 GMT200821250121427443WAMG Nodyn 20http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/wamg-nodyn-20/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:21:00 GMT20082110012100Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:15:21 GMT20081524101521Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:21:00 GMT200821100121007428This note outlines a number of initiatives undertaken by WAMG in response to feedback from members of local social partnershipshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/effective-operation-of-local-social-partnership/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:22:16 GMT20082210012216Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:05:20 GMT20080524100520Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:22:13 GMT200822100122137427It would be helpful to have updates on the progress of authority proposals.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/special-education-needs/sen-planning-and-provision/Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:23:17 GMT20082319032317Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:26:01 GMT20082623032601Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:23:13 GMT200823190323137413The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has been encouraging parents to form PTAs and to work in partnership with schools and teachers for over 50 years. In many schools effective PTAs offer a welcome fundraising role. In addition, they are increasingly involved in playing an extended role within school.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/ncpta-join-in-and-make-a-difference/Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:22:58 GMT20082223032258Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:16:52 GMT20081623031652Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:22:58 GMT200822230322587412http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/agm-rules-and-motions-2008/Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:34:10 GMT20083428123410Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:51:23 GMT20085118045123Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:34:10 GMT200834281234107391http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/conferences/annual-conference-2008/agm-handbook-2008/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:10:07 GMT20091014031007Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:57:46 GMT20085716115746Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:10:06 GMT200910140310067377This is to advise you that members can now access an interactive resource to support head teachers, leadership teams, teachers and support staff.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/special-education-needs/update-on-the-national-strategies-inclusion-development-programme/Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:49 GMT20090420020449Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:02:58 GMT20080216100258Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:38 GMT200904200204387372The latest report, plus NAHTs commentshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/strb-17th-report-part-2/Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:03:45 GMT20100305050345Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:39:07 GMT20083909043907Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:03:41 GMT201003050503417315Request for informationhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/funding/schools-funding-survey/Wed, 07 May 2008 16:43:46 GMT20084307044346Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:47:56 GMT20084709094756Wed, 07 May 2008 16:43:46 GMT200843070443467300Independent Safeguarding Authority Announce Go-Live Date and fee levelhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/independent-safeguarding-authority-go-live-date/Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:23:31 GMT20092325122331Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:42:37 GMT20084207024237Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:22:35 GMT200922251222357276New Guidance for members issued April 2008http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/industrial-action-guidance/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27:49 GMT20082710012749Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:07:44 GMT20080728040744Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:27:45 GMT200827100127457260Some answers to freqently asked questions on industrial actionhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/industrial-action-faqs/Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:08:07 GMT20090807120807Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:03:01 GMT20080328040301Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:07:56 GMT200907071207567259NAHT has been contacted by many school leaders seeking advice regarding the NUTs intention to take industrial action over pay. Members can access guidance on the management of industrial action by logging in and following the Themes link to Industrial Action on the home page. NAHT regards industrial action over the pay award as inappropriate whilst understanding that there is some risk to recruitment of top graduates into the teaching profession. STRB has, however, made clear its intention to revisit the phttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/legal-issues/nut-industrial-action-over-pay/Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:22:31 GMT20082229022231Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:42:24 GMT20084228034224Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:22:31 GMT200822290222317258NAHT 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/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/naht-cymru-comments-on-local-authority-spending/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:20 GMT20083110013120Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:19:08 GMT20081920031908Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:31:20 GMT200831100131207197NAHT CYMRU NAHT Cymru members have expressed their fear that the Foundation Phase in Wales will be undeliverable in September 2008. Members are only now receiving indications from LEAs about their likely funding levels for the autumn term. The figures quoted to members include: One authority estimates it will only be able to fund up to 40% of the required level. Another authority has warned school leaders that there is no possibility that the 1:8 adult:pupil ratio can be funded.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/funding/foundation-phase-will-fail-if-funding-indications-are-correct/Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:45:01 GMT20084525034501Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:57:00 GMT20085712125700Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:45:01 GMT200845250345017069WAMG briefing note 19 updates local social partnerships on the WAMG work programme and priorities and the role of local social partnerships in sustaining and extending progress. Both English and Welsh language versions are available.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/wamg-briefing-note-19-wales/Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:03:23 GMT20080304120323Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:49:26 GMT20084912104926Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:03:23 GMT200803041203237054NAHT guidance document addressing issues raised by the case of a head teacher found guilty of breaching health and safety lawshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/update-on-staff-ratios/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:41:48 GMT20084110014148Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:03:09 GMT20080303100309Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:41:44 GMT200841100141446608Updating local social partnerships on the programme and prioritieshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/wamg-briefing-note-19/Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:37:03 GMT20083717103703Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:44:49 GMT20084428024449Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:37:03 GMT200837171037036438A programme to support school self evaluationhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-assessment/using-data-to-support-self-evaluation/Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:54:41 GMT20105412105441Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:22:45 GMT20082226042245Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:54:41 GMT201054121054416292An opportunity to focus on 'Self' with practical ideas for enhancing personal and professional effectiveness and well beinghttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-management/professional-well-being-personal-effectiveness/Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:37:53 GMT20093711023753Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:42:37 GMT20084226034237Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:37:53 GMT200937110237536286Working together to develop school leadershiphttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-management/induction-development-for-deputy-assistant-headteachers/Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:38:23 GMT20103812103823Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:17:43 GMT20081726031743Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:38:23 GMT201038121038236284Prepare new reviewers for their demanding rolehttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-management/performance-management/Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:40:08 GMT20104012104008Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:34:56 GMT20083426123456Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:40:07 GMT201040121040076248An interactive day for Senior and Middle Leaders in Primary Schoolshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-performance/excellent-teaching-for-excellent-learning/Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:28:38 GMT20102811032838Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:23:58 GMT20082325112358Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:28:38 GMT201028110328386123Explore the important and strategic role of the School's Leader for CPDhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/events/courses/courses-school-management/cpd-leader/Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:12:10 GMT20091211031210Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:52:40 GMT20085220025240Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:12:09 GMT200912110312095920Update 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/resources/key-topics/equal-opportunities/the-disability-duty/Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:29:04 GMT20082914042904Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:43:16 GMT20084319024316Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:29:04 GMT200829140429045812NAHT joins forces with the Principals Professional Councilhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/leadership/naht-and-ppc-merge/Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:39:21 GMT20083913033921Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:32:11 GMT20083219103211Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:39:16 GMT200839130339165775Independent financial guidance prepared by Hewit - Consulting Actuaries to the Teachers Panel of the Teachers Superannuation Working Party.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/pensions/avc-options-guidance-from-actuaries/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:59:32 GMT20085910015932Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:51:35 GMT20085119095135Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:59:28 GMT200859100159285760The 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/resources/key-topics/health-and-safety/managing-risk-assessment/Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:08:46 GMT20090823110846Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:42:24 GMT20084218104224Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:07:35 GMT200907231107355722Following the publication of NAHT guidance on the review of school staffing structures In England and Wales last week (HQ Circular BR 28/05 LA 26/05), there have been a number of issues raised. LEAs are now beginning briefing sessions with heads.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/review-of-school-staffing-structures-further-advice/Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:15:08 GMT20081507101508Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:23:41 GMT20082312102341Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:15:08 GMT200815071015085497Members of the National Association of Headteachers in Wales (NAHT Cymru) will attend the unions annual conference in Bournemouth this weekend (May 4-7).http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/school-leader-workload-must-be-taken-seriously/Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:02:29 GMT20080204120229Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:55:37 GMT20085511115537Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:02:29 GMT200802041202294622NAHT Cymru has released their analysis of local authority education spending figures.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-comments-on-local-authority-spending/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:11:41 GMT20081130041141Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:26:49 GMT20082611112649Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:11:41 GMT200811300411414617Figures already published by NAHT Cymru show that 14 out of 22 Education Authorities spent below their IBA (Indicative Based Assessment). Please follow the attached link to view the table of figures.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/concern-over-further-spending-cuts/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:08:35 GMT20080830040835Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:57:58 GMT20085711105758Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:08:35 GMT200808300408354613Attached is a statement from the WLGA which has been supported by the teacher unions regarding the local government budget settlement.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/emergency-meeting-warns-of-job-losses/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:08:01 GMT20080830040801Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:51:48 GMT20085111105148Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:08:01 GMT200808300408014612At a recent meeting of its funding committee, members of NAHT Cymru expressed their concern that without the necessary funding, the implementation of the Foundation Phase could be in jeopardy.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/implementation-of-the-foundation-phase-in-doubt/Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:25:50 GMT20082530042550Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:48:03 GMT20084811104803Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:25:50 GMT200825300425504611The 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/your-location/naht-cymru/advice-for-wales/school-workload-advisory-panel-swap-annual-report-2006-2007/Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:53:04 GMT20095328035304Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:57:43 GMT20085711095743Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:53:04 GMT200953280353044604The 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/resources/key-topics/workload/nahy-cymru-newsletters/Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:42:39 GMT20104221104239Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:09:40 GMT20080907040940Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:42:25 GMT201042211042253660Guidance on the changes introduced from 1 January 2007http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/teachers-pensions-scheme-england-and-wales/Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:11:13 GMT20091118051113Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:58:55 GMT20085807015855Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:10:46 GMT200910180510463650Members across England and Wales have expressed their concerns over local authority actions relating to the single status agreement and equal pay claimshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/single-status-equal-pay/Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:08:30 GMT20080810020830Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:36:08 GMT20083606113608Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:08:27 GMT200808100208273583NAHT is seeking to investigate the present methods that are used to assess children; the use to which the findings are put; the uses and abuses of this; the alternatives and the way forward.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/assessment/commission-of-inquiry-testing-arrangements-and-league-tables/Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:21:40 GMT20082114022140Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:02:33 GMT20080206100233Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:21:40 GMT200821140221403578Issues for schools in Waleshttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/education-issues-in-wales/Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:02:48 GMT20100217120248Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:29:17 GMT20082905122917Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:02:48 GMT201002171202483464News from NAHT Cymruhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:01:48 GMT20100117120148Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:13:00 GMT20081305121300Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:01:48 GMT201001171201483463Landing page for members of NAHT Cymruhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/your-location/naht-cymru/Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:20:24 GMT20102003102024Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:56:55 GMT20085605105655Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:20:24 GMT201020031020243435The Latest in a series of Annual Reports commissioned by the NAHT analysing the results of a Senior Staff Appointments survey for England and Wales.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/22nd-annual-report-of-senior-staff-appointments/Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:39:34 GMT20083922103934Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:13:13 GMT20081304111313Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:39:34 GMT200839221039343365We 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/resources/key-topics/conditions-of-service/avoidance-of-disputes-naht-nut-joint-protocol/Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:11:03 GMT20091114031103Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:20:15 GMT20082004102015Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:10:58 GMT200910140310583362Please find attached the joint submission of ASCL and NAHT.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/naht-and-ascl-joint-submission-to-strb-may-2007/Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:38 GMT20104605044638Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:38:11 GMT20083801033811Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:13 GMT201046050446133350IRUs Annual Statement for 2007 also contains two annexes - Annex A covering The New Relationship with Schools and Annex B giving examples of IRUs work in 2007. These are linked to this item.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/iru-annual-statement-for-2007/Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:46:13 GMT20084621104613Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:21:07 GMT20082101102107Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:46:13 GMT200846211046133300Link to the RIG Joint Evidence to the STRB submitted on 16 October 2007 and the Supplementary Cover Letter plus Evidence also sent to STRB on that date.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/rig-joint-evidence-to-strb-16-october-2007/Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:20:01 GMT20102015052001Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:43:57 GMT20084301094357Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:19:51 GMT201019150519513298Members across England and Wales have expressed their concerns over local authority actions relating to the single status agreement and equal pay claims.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/salaries/single-status-equal-pay-and-back-pay/Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:48:51 GMT20104805044851Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:48:49 GMT20084831104849Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:48:42 GMT201048050448423274In 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/resources/key-topics/assessment/stifling-effect-of-assessment-and-league-tables/Wed, 28 May 2008 11:56:40 GMT20085628115640Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:41:24 GMT20084130034124Wed, 28 May 2008 11:56:40 GMT200856281156403216An update from the Education Management department regarding the ISA and CRB checks.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/child-protection/update-on-independent-safeguarding-authority/Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:20:45 GMT20092025122045Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:41:31 GMT20084130024131Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:20:29 GMT200920251220293208Raising Standards and Tackling Workload. The eighth in the series of briefing notes from WAMGhttp://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/wamg-briefing-note-8/Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:45:24 GMT20084521104524Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:07:27 GMT20080730020727Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:45:24 GMT200845211045243207The survey was a national, Internet-based questionnaire, which ran between September and December 2006.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/archive/salaries-pensions-and-conditions-archive/naht-work-life-balance-survey/Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:44:27 GMT20104415044427Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:16:07 GMT20081630011607Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:44:05 GMT201044150444053204NAHT members will be interested to see the outcomes of the STRB Annual Teachers Workloads Diary Survey March 2007.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/strb-teachers-workloads-diary-survey/Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:43:55 GMT20084321104355Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:36:23 GMT20083630113623Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:43:55 GMT200843211043553200WAMG briefing note i18 in the series. A Welsh language version is also available - see links attached to this web article.http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/resources/key-topics/workload/wamg-note-18/Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:54:34 GMT20085417095434Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:41:12 GMT20084130104112Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:54:34 GMT200854170954343199