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Safeguarding
Teacher protection should extend to all staff
17 October 2011
NAHT has welcomed plans to protect teachers'...
98% of schools are getting safeguarding right
02 September 2011
In its report on best practice for safeguarding...
Signs of Forced Marriages
14 July 2011
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office is warning...
Critical nature of early years intervention
13 July 2011
The National Association of Head Teachers has...
CRB Update - March 2011
24 March 2011
For more information, NAHT members may contact...
Don't boost cost of child protection
15 March 2011
The 22 per cent hike in fees for checks on adults...
General Secretary Roundup 33 - March 2011
08 March 2011
Robert Sanders talks to Russell Hobby about the...
Guidelines for vetting adults must be clear
16 February 2011
Speaking in response to the government's findings...
Safeguarding: Awareness Raising Presentation
04 February 2010
The attached presentation is the result of a...
Inspection of children services
29 May 2009
Ofsted has today published details of how its...
Salaries
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...
Early Education and Childcare Qualifications
05 April 2012
Interim review report published
NPQH update
13 March 2012
Proposed changes have received parliamentary approval
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...
Appointing candidates without NPQH
31 January 2012
Headquarters has received queries about when the proposed measures take effect and, in particular,...
More on Salaries
SATs
Learning Difficulty Assessments
27 February 2012
New DfE Guidance on carrying out Learning Difficulty Assessments.
League tables part of problem not solution
31 January 2012
Responding to the government's announcement on 31st January that it is to reform performance tables...
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...
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...
Action taken on errors in summer exams
05 August 2011
Ofqual has released a statement regarding action taken to ensure that candidates affected are not...
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...
Bew significant step towards fairer system
18 July 2011
NAHT has welcomed the Government's acceptance of recommendations which pave the way towards fairer...
1,700 heads 'let down' by poor marking
18 July 2011
Thousands of pupils and their families may have been affected by inaccurate SATs marking this year,...
'Appalling' marking of this year's SATs tests
12 July 2011
Article from The Guardian newspaper (12/07/11) about head teachers fear that their targets may be...
SATs marking mistakes unacceptable
05 July 2011
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says members have been queuing up to register...
School Development
Education Leaders' Guide to the spending review
11 April 2011
The Review of Educational Capital has just been published, slightly later than James anticipated, as a result of his desire to test the emerging recommendations with as wide a group of interested parties as possible. The review team road-tested their ideas on a rebuild of a Doncaster secondary school destroyed by fire.
Linking Finance to your School Development Plan
13 March 2009
How to Calculate your income; cost your core education service; and deal with the problems.
School Evaluation
School Management
Survey of the condition of school buildings
16 May 2012
This will take palce between May 2012 and September 2013.
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.
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...
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...
Every school should have a substantive head
06 May 2012
The issue of leaderless schools was debated by conference. Members voted that the NAHT should...
Chair of governors role review sought
06 May 2012
Members of NAHT are seeking a review of the role of chair of governor following their motion at...
Forced academy programme condemned
06 May 2012
The practice of forcing schools into academy status against the wishes of parents, pupils, schools...
More on School Management
School Meals
NAHT (NI) Response to Consultation Draft DE Food in Schools
15 December 2009
The draft policy builds upon DE's Nutritional standards for school lunches published in 2008. That...
Headteachers's guide to new nutrient-based standards
11 November 2009
The new nutrient-based standards for school meals are now mandatory in all schools.
School Policies
Status of the school profile
21 June 2011
Members have sought clarification about whether schools are still required to publish a School...
PM003- Managing Risk Assessment
18 February 2008
The law imposes the responsibility for making satisfactory arrangements for health andsafety on the...
School Profile
Status of the school profile
21 June 2011
Members have sought clarification about whether schools are still required to publish a School Profile. The following statement appeared on the DfE's website in May.
School Prospectus
Status of the school profile
21 June 2011
Members have sought clarification about whether schools are still required to publish a School Profile. The following statement appeared on the DfE's website in May.
School Security
GI02 Managing Security in Schools
29 November 2011
Advice to members on aspects of security such as the School Security Policy, Risk Assesment,...
Online Safety: A Toolkit for Early Years Setting
21 October 2010
Headquarters has received enquiries from members about best practice and policies relating to the...
Security Headaches
12 June 2008
NAHT looks into some approaches to the increasing challenge of making schools safe places to be. We...
School Transport
School Trips
Outdoor adventure photo competition
26 April 2012
Following the success of the previous competitions AHOEC and NAHT have once again joined forces to...
Educational Visits: A guidance document
30 November 2011
The educational value of learning outside the classroom is now beyond question and the integration...
Education Visits: New Guidance
05 October 2011
The Outdoor Education Adviser's Panel (OEAP) launched its new Guidance for the Management off-site...
Win Athletics tickets with Aviva
22 March 2011
Get an online quote for home or car insurance with Aviva and we'll enter you into our free prize...
Update on Staff Ratios
03 March 2008
NAHT guidance document addressing issues raised by the case of a head teacher found guilty of...
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...
Schools Forums
Link to guidance on School Forums
21 April 2011
A comprehensive overview of the workings of the School Forum
Science
Subject Time FAQs
12 July 2011
Answers to questions relating to allocation of time to subjects.
Sec Blogs Podcasts
Secondary Newsletter
Secondary Phase
Secondary banding in Wales
08 May 2012
NAHT Cymru used the union's UK conference in Harrogate to restate its opposition to the current...
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...
UCAS Admissions Process Review
05 April 2012
Findings and recommendations published
Careers guidance for schools
05 April 2012
DfE issues statutory guidance
NAHT comments on proposed A-Level Reforms
03 April 2012
The announcement that the Government is proposing radical reforms to A-Levels comes as no great...
Year 9 Award Scheme
27 March 2012
Nominations sought for 'Dux Award'
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
Secondary Reforms
SEF
Multiple Use of Information 2010
20 January 2011
Examples of practical strategies that would allow information gathered during classroom observations [and other PM evidence collection activities] to be used for a variety of purposes.
Is SEF heading for failure?
01 October 2010
Headteachers and practitioners in Wales have serious reservations over the long term success of the biggest education reform in decades, a snapshot survey commissioned by the NAHT Cymru indicates.
Self-evaluation
SEND
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 as a means of withdrawing funds from schools.
Sex
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.
Sex Education
Subject Time FAQs
12 July 2011
Answers to questions relating to allocation of time to subjects.
Sexual orientation
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.
SIP
Use of SIPs for Performance Management
27 September 2011
There is currently some confusion as to the role of the School Improvement Partner (SIP) in relation to Head Teacher performance management (PM). Regulations put in place under the previous government specify that the governing body must take advice from an external adviser when undertaking performance management of the head teacher. All local authorities were required to put in place SIPs and, when these were appointed, the governing body had to use the SIP as the external adviser.
Society
Heads seek guidelines on social network abuse
05 May 2012
Members of NAHT voted today to lobby DfE to provide guidance to schools on abuse of staff and heads...
''Speak up!'' equalities minister tells girls
07 March 2012
In the special edition of the NAHT magazine, Leadership Focus, Ms Featherstone says: If you're...
Leadership Focus Issue 53 - March 2012
27 February 2012
Our day has come: a special issue to mark International Women's Day.
Don't compromise schools integrity, say NAHT
22 February 2012
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has hit back at proposals by the Policy Exchange...
Free school resources for LGBT History Month
02 February 2012
Information on free resources for schools.
Lost saving decade goal may not be reached
01 February 2012
It has become as regular as clockwork. The first Thursday, of the first full week of the month, has...
Learning together - Dorothy Stringer and BISS
19 October 2011
The partnership between Dorothy Stringer, a 1,600-pupil comprehensive, and BISS, a private language...
Leaders' Guide to...'Prevent' terrorism strategy
09 June 2011
The Prevent strategy has been running since 2007 but has been heavily refocused after a...
A new approach to abolishing child poverty
25 May 2011
In his final report, the 'Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances' Frank Field sets out a...
Social Networking threat bigger than Ofsted
30 April 2011
Social networking sites will pose a bigger threat to schools than Ofsted in a couple of years,...
Special Education Needs
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...
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...
Managing difficult meetings
15 May 2012
The NAHT has published some advice designed to dispel some of the myths that have arisen over 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...
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.
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...
ESHA Magazine - April 2012
30 April 2012
The April 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available.
More on Special Education Needs
Special Schools
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...
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...
Managing difficult meetings
15 May 2012
The NAHT has published some advice designed to dispel some of the myths that have arisen over 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...
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.
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...
ESHA Magazine - April 2012
30 April 2012
The April 2012 issue of ESHA's e-zine is now available.
Staff Development
NPQH licensees announced
16 April 2012
NCSL have published details of NPQH training providers
Early Education and Childcare Qualifications
05 April 2012
Interim review report published
NASEN training resources for SENCos
18 October 2011
NASEN provides resources to support teaching staff when teaching pupils with special educational...
CP01 - Routes to Qualified Teacher Status
17 October 2011
This paper seeks to advise members on the range of routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and of...
CP02 - Graduate Teacher Programme
14 October 2011
This document provides guidance on funding and qualification requirements for the Graduate Teacher...
Professional Standards for Teachers and HTLAs
25 August 2011
This document sets out guidance on what is expected of those who are seeking to take on this...
NAHT supports proposed new standards
14 July 2011
Russell Hobby has described draft plans to raise teachers' standards as a welcome foundation on...
Decisive action on poor performance deserved
24 May 2011
NAHT has welcomed plans to improve the performance management of failing staff.
NAHT welcomes clearer guidelines for standards
11 March 2011
The announcement of the coalition government's review of teacher standards has been welcomed by the...
Performance Review and Staff Development (PRSD)
21 May 2008
Report from 12 May JWP
Staffing Structures
Rarely Cover - FAQs
09 December 2011
Some answers to frequently asked question on 'rarely cover'. All references are to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2011.
Succession Planning: A Practical Approach
11 October 2011
Steve Kite, Head of Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School in Feltwell, Norfolk, recounts his experience in establishing his flexible working arrangement.
SM01 - Redundancy in Maintained Schools
20 July 2011
Circumstances leading to redundancy are not uncommon at the best of times: they may be much higher in the current financial climate.
The State of the Labour Market for Senior Staff
30 September 2010
The 16th Annual Report prepared by Prof John Howson and Dr Almut Sprigade for the NAHT is now available.
Unfilled posts leave profession on knife-edge
30 September 2010
Figures shows that a third of head teacher posts in the Primary sector were reported unfilled after an advertisement in 2009/10 compared with 26% in 2008/9. The absence of a permanent, substantive head interrupts a school's development. High re-advertisement rates cause significant additional expenditure for schools as well as extra uncertainty for staff, pupils and parents and difficulties for succession planning.
More on Staffing Structures
Stress
PM010 - Stress Management
17 March 2008
This short advice document offers the reader a guide to the identification, management and control...
Tackling Work-related Stress in Education
18 February 2008
Through staging Healthy Workplace Solutions (HWS) workshops, HSE is seeking to empower employers to...
Subjects
Subject Time FAQs
12 July 2011
Answers to questions relating to allocation of time to subjects.
Financial Ed in Secondary Schools - Catch 22
26 April 2011
Problems and possible solutions of provision amidst the shifting sands of budgets and ratings
Support Staff
Professional Standards for Teachers and HTLAs
25 August 2011
This document sets out guidance on what is expected of those who are seeking to take on this additional responsibility. These standards help to ensure that all higher level teaching assistants have the necessary skills and expertise to make an active contribution to pupils' learning.
Volunteers working in schools
06 January 2010
This is to alert members that the UK Border Agency has confirmed that although visitors to the UK may be granted up to a six month stay in a 12 month period visitors, with or without visas, must meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules.
Swimming
Subject Time FAQs
12 July 2011
Answers to questions relating to allocation of time to subjects.
Swimming - FAQs
12 July 2011
Some frequently asked questions on the teaching of swimming, and their answers
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