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Page Published: 06 March 2008
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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
Appointing candidates without NPQH
31 January 2012
Headquarters has received queries about when the proposed measures take effect and, in particular,...
Annual and life-time allowances
26 January 2012
HMRC introduce major changes to the annual and life-time 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.
Government must not neglect public sector
29 November 2011
NAHT has called on the government to acknowledge the efforts of the public sector in helping the...
SM04 - Stress Management
29 November 2011
This advice document looks at stress among employees. It describes some symptoms to be aware of,...
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...
FAQs on changes to head teachers' pay 2011
26 October 2011
Some frequently asked questions on changes to head teachers' pay, according to the School Teachers'...
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'...
More on Salaries
SATs
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...
Concern over quality of KS2 test marking
30 June 2011
NAHT is receiving a number of calls and emails regarding the quality of KS2 National Curriculum...
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
Managing risk assessment processes
08 February 2012
A requirement, of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, is that all...
Advice for forced academy process
30 January 2012
This is a very fast moving situation so please keep your ear to the ground because things can...
Current DfE consultation on exclusion
27 January 2012
The Association encourages members to submit individual responses but would really welcome the...
Leadership Focus Issue 52 -January/February 2012
16 January 2012
Creative thinkers needed - where is the innovation in schools?
School complaints - procedure and model policy
13 January 2012
Some Governing Bodies adopt ad hoc complaints procedures, while others have formally adopted...
Better performance management will benefit all
13 January 2012
NAHT has welcomed plans to simplify and strengthen the management of teacher performance.
Conducting an Investigation
05 January 2012
Guidance on conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct in relation to a disciplinary,...
Michael Gove's speech on academy conversions
04 January 2012
Following Michael Gove's speech in London regarding academy conversions, Russell Hobby said: "we...
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...
Lack of head teachers could be ''urgent issue''
13 December 2011
The 17th Annual Report of The State of the Labour Market for Senior Staff in Schools in England and...
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
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
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...
Current Year 9 pupils following GCSE courses
21 November 2011
Implications as a consequence of the decision to end modular exams from 2014.
Ending of modular assessment for GCSEs
21 November 2011
Clarification for schools entering pupils for WJEC examinations.
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...
Give credit where it is due for GCSE results
24 October 2011
NAHT has praised the efforts of pupils and teachers which lie behind this year's strong exam...
Study Programmes for 16-19 Year Olds
12 October 2011
DfE Consultation launched on October 6th and runs until January 5th 2012
Argument over 'soft' subjects wastes potential
25 August 2011
GCSE success should be celebrated and not distorted by empty rows on subject matter.
2011 A Level Results Analysis
23 August 2011
An exploration of some of the important trends emerging from this year's results.
A-level success ideal antidote to riots
18 August 2011
In the wake of national uncertainty and doubt following the summer riots, another year of A-level...
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
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
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,...
Shelterbox chosen as NAHT charity 2011
30 April 2011
The charity, Shelterbox, as been selected as the designated charity for NAHT this year. The...
New Advice on the use of Facebook
10 January 2011
The fastest growing source of calls to the NAHT advice line concerns the misuse of Facebook and...
Shakespearean tragedy in Southwark school
21 September 2010
You would hope that things would have changed in Southwark over the past 500 years. But apparently...
Diversity in Leadership (Part 3)
26 September 2008
Carly Chynoweth completes her series with some examples of the steps being taken by schools and...
Special Education Needs
Managing risk assessment processes
08 February 2012
A requirement, of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, is that all...
Campaign regarding change from RPI to CPI
08 February 2012
Public service Pensioners' Council is proposing further action following the outcome of the...
Managing medical needs in schools
07 February 2012
Responsibilities and support for children with medical needs.
Appraisal Regulations 2012 - commentary
02 February 2012
The Appraisal regulations, which will replace the existing Performance Management Regulations on 1...
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...
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...
Appointing candidates without NPQH
31 January 2012
Headquarters has received queries about when the proposed measures take effect and, in particular,...
Pensions judgement held until deal is complete
30 January 2012
After extensive talks today (January 30) at a special meeting of the union's National Executive,...
KS4 Tables: clarifying KS2 attainment
30 January 2012
Defining 'low', 'expected' and 'high' prior attainment.
More on Special Education Needs
Special Schools
Managing risk assessment processes
08 February 2012
A requirement, of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, is that all...
Campaign regarding change from RPI to CPI
08 February 2012
Public service Pensioners' Council is proposing further action following the outcome of the...
Managing medical needs in schools
07 February 2012
Responsibilities and support for children with medical needs.
Appraisal Regulations 2012 - commentary
02 February 2012
The Appraisal regulations, which will replace the existing Performance Management Regulations on 1...
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...
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...
Appointing candidates without NPQH
31 January 2012
Headquarters has received queries about when the proposed measures take effect and, in particular,...
Pensions judgement held until deal is complete
30 January 2012
After extensive talks today (January 30) at a special meeting of the union's National Executive,...
KS4 Tables: clarifying KS2 attainment
30 January 2012
Defining 'low', 'expected' and 'high' prior attainment.
Staff Development
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
Performance Review and Staff Development Northern Ireland
12 February 2008
This guidance is intended to identify the key elements of the PSRD process that is expected to end...
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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