[Skip to content]

National Association of Head Teachers - NAHT
top curve end left
top curve end right
Topics A-Z: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
.

P is for...

Pay

Pay Funding

Pay Policy

Pay Scales

Pensions

Pensions Northern Ireland

Pensions Wales

People Management

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

Performance Related Pay

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

PPA Times

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

Primary Phase

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

PTAs

Login
Please enter your username and password