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Child Protection
Mobile ban is short-sighted and may backfire
10 May 2012
Commenting on suggestions by Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw that he may recommend banning mobile...
Exposure to inappropriate materials a problem
05 May 2012
Members of NAHT are concerned about the exposure of pupils to inappropriate materials in the home.
Screening and searching pupils
27 February 2012
NAHT recommends caution in searching pupils and always follow the DfE guidance.
DfE drug advice for schools
10 February 2012
Joint advice from the DfE and ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers).
NASEN training resources for SENCos
18 October 2011
NASEN provides resources to support teaching staff when teaching pupils with special educational...
More on child protection
Citizenship
Leaders' Guide to...'Prevent' terrorism strategy
09 June 2011
The Prevent strategy has been running since 2007 but has been heavily refocused after a...
Class Size
New admissions codes effective February 2012
20 April 2012
NAHT now represents school leaders employed within a broader range of school 'type', therefore it is important to monitor the impact of these Codes on your school. There will be more local variation in admission processes and protocols than before, the regulations therefore emphasise that local authorities must monitor practice and report to the School's Adjudicator.
Cohesion
Leaders' Guide to...'Prevent' terrorism strategy
09 June 2011
The Prevent strategy has been running since 2007 but has been heavily refocused after a consultation which began last November found it flawed. It says the programme had confused promoting integration with preventing terrorism, did not confront extremist ideology and sometimes even funded the extremist organisations it was intended to confront.
Diversity in Leadership (Part 3)
26 September 2008
Carly Chynoweth completes her series with some examples of the steps being taken by schools and education authorities to promote diversity.
Diversity in School Leadership (Part 2 - Digging deeper)
17 September 2008
Carly Chynoweth explores the issue of the representation of ethnic minorities in governing bodies and at NAHT.
Diversity in School Leadership (Part 1 - The Issues)
10 September 2008
With Community Cohesion high on the agenda for schools this September, Carly Chynoweth looks at the issue of the representation of ethnic minorities in this first of a series of three articles.
Complaints
School complaints - procedure and model policy
13 January 2012
Some Governing Bodies adopt ad hoc complaints procedures, while others have formally adopted...
Conducting an Investigation
05 January 2012
Guidance on conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct in relation to a disciplinary,...
Complaints from staff
School complaints - procedure and model policy
13 January 2012
Some Governing Bodies adopt ad hoc complaints procedures, while others have formally adopted procedures, the contents of which cover an enormous spectrum. Some of these procedures allow for adversarial hearings and/or numerous appeal stages up to and including LA level. As a result, school leaders are not infrequently faced with protracted and often spurious complaints. These generate enormous additional workload (100+ hours is not unusual) and tremendous personal stress, particularly where the complainants
Conducting an Investigation
05 January 2012
Guidance on conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct in relation to a disciplinary, grievance or compalints procedure.
Conditions of Service
How to fight for school business manager rights
21 May 2012
Rob Kelsall, senior regional officer for NAHT will be delivery two keynote seminars highlighting...
NAHT calls for progression in supportive culture
16 May 2012
The NAHT stresses that performance-related progression should be seen as a way of raising the...
NAHT evidence to School Teachers Review Body
16 May 2012
The NAHT has responded to the call for evidence relating to market facing local pay, performance...
Education Committee report: 'Great teachers...'
01 May 2012
We fully endorse the Committee's recognition that the quality of teaching is the essential driver...
Deputy Heads and Assistant Heads FAQs
25 April 2012
These FAQs provide initial information on a range of questions posed by members and are also a...
More on conditions of service
CRB
CRB Update - March 2011
24 March 2011
For more information, NAHT members may contact Tom Foster, Representation and Advice Department,...
Guidelines for vetting adults must be clear
16 February 2011
Speaking in response to the government's findings from the review of the Vetting and Barring...
How Can Practitioners Protect Vulnerable Children?
18 August 2010
Following recent press coverage about missing children and child protection this item describes...
Curriculum
Outdoor adventure photo competition
26 April 2012
Following the success of the previous competitions AHOEC and NAHT have once again joined forces to...
Raising of the Participation Age
05 April 2012
Clarification of the position of 18 year olds.
Careers guidance for schools
05 April 2012
DfE issues statutory guidance
Riots, Communities and Victims Panel report
28 March 2012
Schools do help build character and have been doing so for years. Most schools see that as the...
Comments on Expert Panel curriculum review
26 March 2012
Representatives of the Association have met DfE officials on a number of occasions to discuss the...
More on curriculum
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