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Pay
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...
School leaders' union welcomes debate on pay
22 February 2012
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed the Education Secretary's direction...
JNCTRE pay and allowances rates
14 February 2012
The Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in Residential Establishments' pay and allowances...
Performance Management and Pay FAQs 2012
22 December 2011
The guidance is written from the point of view of a school with a delegated budget and is designed...
Don't neglect your long term financial goals
09 December 2011
Life may be tough right now, but you can't afford to neglect your longer-term financial goals.
Reasonable expectations of teachers - TLRs
25 November 2011
It is sometimes asserted that a teacher cannot be expected to be a subject co-ordinator unless they...
More on Pay
Pay Funding
20th Report of the School Teachers' Review Body
10 May 2011
The School Teachers Review Body 20th report to the Secretary of State for Education was published...
Pay Policy
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...
JNCTRE pay and allowances rates
14 February 2012
The Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in Residential Establishments' pay and allowances...
Guidance on deputy and assistant head pay
28 September 2011
This advice on pay covers deputy and assistant heads employed in primary, secondary and special...
Guidance on head teacher pay
28 September 2011
This advice concerns head teachers' pay and covers heads employed in primary, secondary and special...
Model Pay Policy for England- September 2011
23 September 2011
This document contains guidance on pay policies and sets out a model pay policy which is compliant...
Model Pay Policy for Wales - September 2011
23 September 2011
This document contains guidance on pay policies and sets out a model pay policy which is compliant...
20th Report of the School Teachers' Review Body
10 May 2011
The School Teachers Review Body 20th report to the Secretary of State for Education was published...
Pay review could undermine improvement
10 May 2011
Pupils could be the losers if plans to cap school leaders' pay discourage gifted educators from...
Head teachers' value must be reflected in pay
16 March 2011
School leaders union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed Will Hutton's...
Academies Pay and Conditions Freedoms
18 January 2011
It is important that members read the whole of this guidance to understand the limits on the use of...
Pay Scales
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...
JNCTRE pay and allowances rates
14 February 2012
The Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in Residential Establishments' pay and allowances...
Pay determinations for teachers - September 2011
17 October 2011
In England, with effect from 1 September 2008, certain arrangements for determining the pay for...
Additional Threshold Guidance 2011-2012
17 October 2011
This guidance is directly applicable to teachers in England who are subject to the School Teachers'...
Guidance on deputy and assistant head pay
28 September 2011
This advice on pay covers deputy and assistant heads employed in primary, secondary and special...
Guidance on head teacher pay
28 September 2011
This advice concerns head teachers' pay and covers heads employed in primary, secondary and special...
20th Report of the School Teachers' Review Body
10 May 2011
The School Teachers Review Body 20th report to the Secretary of State for Education was published...
Hutton Review of Fair Pay: Final Report
17 March 2011
Hutton produced an interim report in December 2010 which indicated his initial thinking on some of...
2010 Pay Scales for Teachers in Residential Establishments
07 September 2010
Following confirmation of the Sept. 2010 increase for pay and allowances for mainstream school...
Salary Scales 2011 to 2012
07 September 2010
The NAHT has now published its handy reference guide detailing the pay scales for 2011 until 2012.
Pensions
Pensioners Age Allowance e-petition
05 April 2012
Pensioner groups, including the Public Service Pensioners Council, are seeking a debate in...
Budget not good news for pensioners
22 March 2012
The Public Service Pensioners' Council has indicated that the 2012 Budget proposals that include...
Teachers Pensions website
15 March 2012
New website for Members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (Eng & Wales) and their Employers
2012 Pensions Increase
12 March 2012
Details of the increases to teachers' Pensions from 9 April 2012
Pensions Update 16 - Contributions increases
12 March 2012
Confirmation of increases in employee contributions.
Government announce close of pension talks
12 March 2012
NAHT comments on government announcement that pensions talks have concluded.
NI Teachers Pension Contribution Increase 2012
28 February 2012
The Department of Education NI has confirmed it's intention to increase contributions from 1 April...
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...
NAHT Cymru Newsletter February 2012
21 February 2012
The latest news for members from NAHT Cymru
Campaign regarding change from RPI to CPI
08 February 2012
Public service Pensioners' Council is proposing further action following the outcome of the...
More on Pensions
Pensions Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland TPS - Pension Update 15
02 August 2011
Northern Ireland TPS - member contributions
Pensions Wales
Pensioners Age Allowance e-petition
05 April 2012
Pensioner groups, including the Public Service Pensioners Council, are seeking a debate in...
Budget not good news for pensioners
22 March 2012
The Public Service Pensioners' Council has indicated that the 2012 Budget proposals that include...
Teachers Pensions website
15 March 2012
New website for Members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (Eng & Wales) and their Employers
2012 Pensions Increase
12 March 2012
Details of the increases to teachers' Pensions from 9 April 2012
Where have we got to and where do we go next?
16 January 2012
This document summarises the progress and outcomes of the recent negotiations on the Teachers...
NAHT seeks members' views on pensions deal
16 January 2012
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has sent a survey to its members to gauge views on the...
Why did I take strike action?
01 December 2011
I have been asked time and time again over the last few weeks about why as a school leader I have...
Pensions campaign - school business managers
25 November 2011
School Business Managers (SBMs) are generally members of the Local Government Pension Scheme...
Letter to members regarding call to strike
24 November 2011
NAHT General Secretary Russell Hobby has written to members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Pensions campaign - key messages for the public
23 November 2011
Some messages that we hope will guide you in handling conversations with parents, the media and...
People Management
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...
Managing staff deployment
21 May 2012
This document includes the regulatory framework for schools and a commentary on The School...
Managing difficult meetings
15 May 2012
The NAHT has published some advice designed to dispel some of the myths that have arisen over the...
Barnsley head takes helm as NAHT president
30 April 2012
Steve Iredale, 56,will officially take over from Suffolk-based Chris Harrison, at the NAHT's annual...
ESHA Magazine - April 2012
30 April 2012
The April 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available.
Outdoor adventure photo competition
26 April 2012
Following the success of the previous competitions AHOEC and NAHT have once again joined forces to...
ESHA Magazine - March 2012
02 April 2012
The March 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available.
NUT industrial action on 28 March - FAQs
23 March 2012
A number of common questions (FAQs) relating to this industrial action in schools, with answers.
OECD 'UK heads are best in developed world'
19 March 2012
UK heads are the best in the developed world, an international research study has concluded. The...
Nutbrown early years qualification review
16 March 2012
Professor Nutbrown's interim report on early education and childcare qualifications has been...
More on People Management
Performance Management
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...
Performance Management and Capability
10 April 2012
The DfE has issued revised guidance and model policy on performance management and capability
Appraisal Regulations 2012 - commentary
02 February 2012
The Appraisal regulations, which will replace the existing Performance Management Regulations on 1...
Better performance management will benefit all
13 January 2012
NAHT has welcomed plans to simplify and strengthen the management of teacher performance.
Performance Management and Pay FAQs 2012
22 December 2011
The guidance is written from the point of view of a school with a delegated budget and is designed...
Classroom observation and monitoring (Wales)
30 November 2011
It is commonly asserted that teachers can only be observed for a maximum of 3 hours per year. This...
Classroom observation and monitoring - Nov 2011
17 October 2011
It is commonly asserted that teachers can only be observed for a maximum of 3 hours per year. This...
UPS3 and all that - revised October 2011
14 October 2011
This NAHT guidance note, revised for October 2011, which is written from the point of view of a...
More on Performance Management
Performance Management Staff
Performance Management and Capability
10 April 2012
The DfE has issued revised guidance and model policy on performance management and capability
Performance Management and Pay FAQs 2012
22 December 2011
The guidance is written from the point of view of a school with a delegated budget and is designed to assist members in the identification of any practices that need review, refinement or revision. The pronoun he is used throughout in order to be consistent with the terminology in the Document and the PM Regulations.
Classroom observation and monitoring (Wales)
30 November 2011
It is commonly asserted that teachers can only be observed for a maximum of 3 hours per year. This is not true.
Classroom observation and monitoring - Nov 2011
30 November 2011
It is commonly asserted that teachers can only be observed for a maximum of 3 hours per year. This is not true.
A019 Performance Management Policy and Guidance
03 October 2011
This model performance management policy and the supporting documents have been devised by NAHT assure for schools to use to meet the statutory requirements of The Education (School Teacher Performance Management) (England) Regulations 2006.
Performance Models
British Academy's report on school league tables
29 March 2012
Russell Hobby has responded to a discussion on Radio 4's Today programme this morning
NAHT criticises crude school measures
01 March 2012
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed criticisms of accountability measures...
Twigg proposing new education body
21 February 2012
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed proposals by Shadow Education...
Key Stage 4 performance tables from 2014
13 February 2012
Details of the changes announced in late January 2012.
Use league tables with caution, says NAHT
15 December 2011
The NAHT has welcomed this year's overall improvement in primary standards which reveals the number...
The inspection system is failing, not schools
15 September 2011
Michael Gove's sudden doubts about the validity of outstanding ratings are disturbing given the...
'Gove Compare' website is useful but limited
14 September 2011
So called 'Gove Compare' website fails to give parents the most important information on education,...
2011 Performance Tables content
20 July 2011
The DfE set out details in its 'Statement of Intent' released on July 20th of the aspects of school...
Narrower league tables are misguided
31 March 2011
NAHT has questioned the relevance of the additional league tables data
Performance Review and Staff Development (PRSD)
21 May 2008
Report from 12 May JWP
Performance Related Pay
Head teachers' value must be reflected in pay
16 March 2011
School leaders union, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed Will Hutton's...
New Allowances for Teachers in Residential Establishments
17 September 2008
New JNCTRE pay and allowances rates for 2008 have been published. These cover teachers in...
Performance Review and Staff Development (PRSD)
21 May 2008
Report from 12 May JWP
Performance Tables
British Academy's report on school league tables
29 March 2012
Russell Hobby has responded to a discussion on Radio 4's Today programme this morning
AC03 - What to expect when Ofsted inspects
28 March 2012
This document draws extensively on a number of Ofsted publications and includes some additional guidance for NAHT members. It relates to Section 5 Inspections: January 2012 to August 2012. After that time there will be further changes to the framework.
NAHT Cymru Newsletter February 2012
21 February 2012
The latest news for members from NAHT Cymru
Primaries will not be banded - NAHT response
21 February 2012
Responding to the announcement by Minister of Education and Skills, Leighton Andrews that the banding of primary schools will not go ahead at Easter 2012, Anna Brychan, and Director of NAHT Cymru said: "This is absolutely the right decision"
New system fails to reflect school performance
26 January 2012
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) claims attempts to make league tables a fairer reflection of school performance, have fallen short of the mark.
Policies
A029 - Maternity leave guidance and policy
24 January 2012
Includes guidance and policy for head teacher, deputy head, assistant head, classroom teachers and...
A030 - Adoption leave guidance
24 January 2012
The Employment Act 2002 introduced new statutory rights to leave and pay for adoptive parents...
School complaints - procedure and model policy
13 January 2012
Some Governing Bodies adopt ad hoc complaints procedures, while others have formally adopted...
MP01 - Behaviour Policy
21 December 2011
A model behvaiour policy.
A025/026/027 - Redundancy Policy and Process
03 October 2011
The principles contained in this set of documents will help the governing body to minimise the...
A019 Performance Management Policy and Guidance
03 October 2011
This model performance management policy and the supporting documents have been devised by NAHT...
A017 - Equality Model Policy
03 October 2011
This policy is intended to assist us in ensuring that we take all possible steps to avoid unlawful...
A014 Equal Opportunities Policy
03 October 2011
The main reason for adopting an Equal Opportunities Policy is to identify, prevent and redress...
A013 Whistle-blowing Policy and Procedure
03 October 2011
This policy and procedure has been created by NAHT Assure to support school leaders in enabling...
A012 Time off work policy
03 October 2011
This procedure applies to school-based staff and sets out employees' entitlements' and obligations...
More Policies
PPA Times
Clarification on PPA Time and Off-site Working
19 February 2008
Although PPA falls within directed time, it is for teachers to determine the particular PPA...
PPC
Pregnancy and maternity
Quick Guide to the Equality Act 2010
14 September 2010
Commencement of the Equality Act is set for October 1st 2010, though some aspects will not come into effect until 2011. This replaces 9 Acts and almost 100 sets of regulations and will attempt to reduce bureaucracy.
Equality Act 2010 New Guidance
13 August 2010
Over the last few months the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been drafting guidance to explain the Equality Act 2010 for employers, workers, service providers which can be downloaded now from their website
Example of an Equal Opportunities Policy
18 February 2008
Please note this is not NAHT advice, but is the work of an independent author.
Premises
Survey of the condition of school buildings
16 May 2012
This will take palce between May 2012 and September 2013.
Managing risk assessment processes
08 February 2012
A requirement, of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, is that all employers who have five or more employees must carry out risk assessment processes and record their findings. An employer must also ensure a safe place of work.
GI02 Managing Security in Schools
29 November 2011
Advice to members on aspects of security such as the School Security Policy, Risk Assesment, Building Security, Trespass, Assaults and Emergency Planning.
Use of schools as Polling Stations
21 April 2010
The General Election is due to take place in 6 May 2010 and as usual a number of schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be selected by Returning Officers as venues for polling stations.
Press
AC02 - Media: Promoting Your School
09 June 2011
Part of the role of the head teacher, along with the Chairman of Govenors, is to be the representative for his or her school and there will be occasions when you seek to promote the good work and achievements of your pupils and staff to the wider community. This may include highlighting excellent examination results, celebrating sporting attainment or the opening of a much-needed new classroom block. This guidance document aims to advise and help you on achieving the best possible publicity for your sch
AC01 - Media: Handling Bad Press
09 June 2011
Occasionally your school may also attract mediainterest if NAHT caseworkers are forced to respond topublicity in connection with individuals they arerepresenting or when regional and branch officialsconduct campaigns on national or local issues.This guidance aims to help and advise you when youare contacted by the media in these circumstances. A separate document Working with the Media 2 is alsoavailable offering information on how to promote yourschool and its achievements.
Press Releases
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...
Don't use 'tougher diagnosis' as an excuse
15 May 2012
NAHT has warned the government not to use 'toughening up' the diagnosis of special education needs...
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...
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...
SEN/D proposals in Queen's Speech
10 May 2012
Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), said: We...
Strengthening role of Children's Commissioner
10 May 2012
Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), said: We...
Gove hints - no more 'no notice inspections'
05 May 2012
Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, speaks to delegates at the NAHT Annual Conference...
Russell Hobby's speech to Annual Conference
03 May 2012
Ambitious plans for the NAHT to step in to help struggling schools were announced by general...
Presidents Speech to Annual Conference 2012
03 May 2012
Steve Iredale NAHT National President 2012-13 speech to annual conference
School leaders to inspect the inspectors
02 May 2012
More than 2,000 school leaders have condemned proposed changes to the inspection regime for working...
More Press Releases
Primary Phase
Guidance on the moderation of KS2 writing - 2012
27 March 2012
The DfE has sent guidance to local authorities on the moderation of KS2 writing in 2012.
ShelterBox tsunami illustration competition
08 March 2012
Last year the tsunami in Japan had devastating effects. With help from generous communities,...
Assessment review fails to register scepticism
04 November 2011
As the government releases its provisional review of this year's tests for final year primary...
Learning together - Dorothy Stringer and BISS
19 October 2011
The partnership between Dorothy Stringer, a 1,600-pupil comprehensive, and BISS, a private language...
Nonsense syllables in phonics pilot
16 September 2011
Government response to phonics pilot contains a few nonsense syllables of its own, say school...
Lack of male teachers in primary schools
02 September 2011
Figures released today by the General Teaching Council for England show one in four primary schools...
Education and Children's Bill
23 August 2011
A summary page for the 2011 Education and Children's Bill.
Carol Vorderman: 'SATs don't add up'
08 August 2011
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed a report by Carol Vorderman as a...
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...
Recognise success, work to improve the system
02 August 2011
Commenting on the Interim Key Stage 2 test results released today, the National Association of Head...
Procurement
Government ICT procurement framework live
05 April 2012
Mechanism for purchasing Information Management Systems and Learning Platforms
GI01 Procurement
11 October 2011
This leaflet aims to provide guidance to help you practice more effective, well-planned procurement and ensure the very best value for your school or academy.
Progress
Advice for Members on Floor Standards (Primary)
29 March 2011
Latest advice from Russell Hobby on floor standards for Primary School Leaders helps clarify the position for schools, including those involved in the Sats Boycott
PTAs
Pupil and Parent Matters
14 February 2012
How to: Deal with family conflicts Handle pupil behaviour
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