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Features
President on a mission
22 May 2012
If a handshake is a reliable indication of personality, then the NAHT is on to a winner this year...
Guide to the Public Accounts Committee report
11 May 2012
Susan Young gives us a ten minute guide to the key points of the Public Accounts Committee report.
Guide to the new school funding system
28 March 2012
Susan Young gives us a ten minute guide to the key points of the Government's 'next steps' paper on...
Professor Ben Levin on School Leadership
23 March 2012
Susan Young reports on her interview with Professor Ben Levin of Toronto University in advance of...
Education leaders' guide to...2012 and beyond
19 December 2011
Major changes coming up in the next year include the new curriculum and implementation of the new...
Learning together - Dorothy Stringer and BISS
19 October 2011
The partnership between Dorothy Stringer, a 1,600-pupil comprehensive, and BISS, a private language...
Quick Guide to...the New Ofsted Framework
30 September 2011
The new Ofsted inspection framework comes into effect in January 2012. This is a quick view of the...
Education Leader's Guide to the Queen's Speech
23 August 2011
Susan Young provides a summary of the key education issues outlined in the Queen's Speech on Monday...
Leaders' Guide to...new Teaching Standards
15 July 2011
The new standards replace the existing standards for Qualified Teacher Status and the Core...
Leaders' Guide to...'Prevent' terrorism strategy
09 June 2011
The Prevent strategy has been running since 2007 but has been heavily refocused after a...
Federations
Forced academy programme condemned
08 May 2012
The practice of forcing schools into academy status against the wishes of parents, pupils, schools and the larger community was strongly condemned by voters at NAHT Annual Conference 2012 in a number of motions.
Balanced look at academy chains is welcome
08 March 2012
Report's balanced look at academy chains is welcome contribution to an increasingly polarised debate, say school leaders. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says elements of a study by the National College for School Leadership1 reinforce the message that there are no panaceas for school improvement.
Finance
NAHT welcomes fairer funding commitment
27 March 2012
NAHT has welcomed government proposals to pave the way for a more straightforward funding formula...
Student Finance Day
02 November 2011
Further resources have been released to support Student Finance day on November 14th and to...
Evaluation of the Graduate Leader Fund
04 August 2011
Graduate leaders 'drive up standards' in nursery provision.
Launch of Schools Financial Value Standard
18 July 2011
The Department has launched the new Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) today. The standard is...
Inflation: are your finances being eroded?
17 May 2011
We've all felt the effects of the rising cost of living lately, but the impact on our finances will...
Financial Statement to Members 2010
10 May 2011
Summary financial information, extracted from the full accounts.
Link to guidance on School Forums
21 April 2011
A comprehensive overview of the workings of the School Forum
NAHT welcome debate on new funding formula
13 April 2011
The time is right for a debate on a new funding formula. The significant differences in funding...
Education Leaders' Guide to the spending review
11 April 2011
The Review of Educational Capital has just been published, slightly later than James anticipated,...
Early Years Single Funding Formula
10 November 2009
The Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF) for maintained nursery schools (MNSs)
More on Finance
Financial Planning
Pensions Update 16 - Contributions increases
12 March 2012
Confirmation of increases in employee contributions.
Update on RPI to CPI campaign
27 February 2012
The planned lobby of MPs has been cancelled because of short notice of parliamentary debate (1...
Campaign regarding change from RPI to CPI
08 February 2012
Public service Pensioners' Council is proposing further action following the outcome of the...
A brief guide to teacher pensions
02 December 2011
Several people have asked me for a quick guide to the language and issues surrounding teachers'...
Countdown to prevent industrial action begins
09 November 2011
In one of the highest turnouts in recent ballots, members of the National Association of Head...
Ballot result shows overwhelming 'YES' vote
09 November 2011
NAHT's National Executive is reviewing this result and considering what further action should now...
NAHT confirms ballot dates for strike action
22 September 2011
Ballot papers will be despatched on Thursday 29 September and the ballot will close on Wednesday 9...
What does financial uncertainty mean for you?
12 August 2011
The last few weeks have seen a significant amount of worldwide stock market volatility, prompting...
Are you ready to make the most of retirement?
11 August 2011
The six-week summer holidays are always welcomed following an exhausting school year. If you're...
Low interest rates derailing your aspirations?
08 August 2011
For the 29th consecutive month*, the Bank of England has kept Base Rate at the historic low level...
First Aid
Pupils to get more help from school nurses
12 March 2012
School nurses are a cornerstone of the overall package of care available to young people; they do a...
Managing medical needs in schools
07 February 2012
Responsibilities and support for children with medical needs.
Statutory Requirement for First Aid Training
03 June 2010
Published in 2008 the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage set out the...
Flexible Working
Rarely Cover - FAQs
09 December 2011
Some answers to frequently asked question on 'rarely cover'. All references are to the School...
FAQs - Working Time/Directed Time
11 November 2011
Some frequently asked question regarding the school teachers' pay and conditions document...
Succession Planning: A Practical Approach
11 October 2011
Steve Kite, Head of Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School in Feltwell, Norfolk, recounts his...
Guidance on Job Share and Flexible Working - September 2010
15 September 2010
An NAHT Guidance document on Job Share and Flexible Working - Updated September 2010
Planning For Your Future - Interactive Seminars
12 February 2009
Work/life balance issues, flexible working options, financial planning, and your pension choices.
Flexible Working in Northern Ireland
21 May 2008
As a consequence of changes in legislation a working group has been set up to review and revise the...
FMSis
Launch of Schools Financial Value Standard
18 July 2011
The Department has launched the new Schools Financial Value Standard (SFVS) today. The standard is...
Free Schools
Forced academy programme condemned
08 May 2012
The practice of forcing schools into academy status against the wishes of parents, pupils, schools and the larger community was strongly condemned by voters at NAHT Annual Conference 2012 in a number of motions.
Balanced look at academy chains is welcome
08 March 2012
Report's balanced look at academy chains is welcome contribution to an increasingly polarised debate, say school leaders. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says elements of a study by the National College for School Leadership1 reinforce the message that there are no panaceas for school improvement.
Michael Gove's speech on academy conversions
04 January 2012
Following Michael Gove's speech in London regarding academy conversions, Russell Hobby said: "we recognise that some children require much more investment from their schools than others particularly those that aren't getting the support they need at home. This is not an excuse; it is just recognition of the need for harder work, and that schools which achieve great results in challenging circumstances are particularly special. There is nothing unique about academies that enable them to do this, however."
Free School Extras are Nothing New
23 August 2011
(NAHT) has criticised suggestions that free schools will offer parents and pupils extended services that are unavailable elsewhere in the state sector
Free school funding: a level playing field?
08 February 2011
Speaking on the 'Today' programme, Russell Hobby voiced NAHT's concern that there may not be a level playing field for all schools. He said the first free schools would only benefit about 15,000 children - while there are seven million children in the existing state schools.
Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information Act 2000
15 August 2011
Guidance for maintained schools on the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
CRB/ISA/VBS Update February 2011
22 February 2011
The long awaited reviews of the Vetting and Barring Scheme and Criminal Records Regimes are now...
Funding
Nick Clegg's speech on Pupil Premium
14 May 2012
The government needs to be frank that the pupil premium is not extra funding - it merely...
Guide to the Public Accounts Committee report
11 May 2012
Susan Young gives us a ten minute guide to the key points of the Public Accounts Committee report.
Secondary funding - ''Gove's pieces of silver''
06 May 2012
The funding problems of secondary schools were highlighted to NAHT members by head teacher Tony...
School funding reform: Next steps
24 April 2012
The Department for Education has recently announced its latest consultation on reforms to school...
Government ICT procurement framework live
05 April 2012
Mechanism for purchasing Information Management Systems and Learning Platforms
Guide to the new school funding system
28 March 2012
Susan Young gives us a ten minute guide to the key points of the Government's 'next steps' paper on...
NAHT welcomes fairer funding commitment
27 March 2012
NAHT has welcomed government proposals to pave the way for a more straightforward funding formula...
NAHT S52 Funding Analysis 2009-10
05 March 2012
Local Authority funding analysis 2009-10 from George Phipson
Reductions in the Aggregated School Budget
27 February 2012
NAHT (NI) Response to Reductions in the Aggregated School Budget. Evidence for NI Assembly...
YPLA 16-19 Funding Statement for 2012/13
04 January 2012
The YPLA has published the statement for the next funding year. This will be its last before its...
More on Funding
Further Education (PPC)
UCAS Admissions Process Review
05 April 2012
Findings and recommendations published
Careers guidance for schools
05 April 2012
DfE issues statutory guidance
A Level Resources
12 March 2012
DfE has made available a series of new resources covering several subjects
GCSE changes - Ofqual timeline
06 March 2012
OFQUAL has produced a useful summary of changes to GCSE
Ofqual announces tightening of GCSEs
06 March 2012
NAHT is seeking clarification of Ofqual's announcement of moves to strengthen GCSEs in English...
Consultation on the future of examinations
28 February 2012
Pearson is conducting a consultation into the public examinations system
Ofqual Inquiry: call for evidence
28 February 2012
Inquiry into 'qualification support material and services'
16 year old volunteers for community service
13 February 2012
Details of opportunities for volunteering opportunities for 16 year olds.
Student Finance Day
02 November 2011
Further resources have been released to support Student Finance day on November 14th and to...
UCAS consultation
31 October 2011
UCAS has published details of its extensive consultation on reforming the process of applying for...
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