NAHT comments on referrals to children’s social care Commenting on reports that a third of referrals from children’s social care resulted in No Further Action, James Bowen, Director of Policy at school leaders’ union, NAHT said: “When schools refer a child to social care, it takes place only when a professional who really knows that child, has thought long and hard before asking for external support. So it is a real worry if around a third of those referrals result in no further action. 09 February 2022
NAHT comments on Hays/ISBL recruitment survey of education sector Commenting on the publication of Hays’ recruitment survey of the education sector, Paul Whiteman, General Secretary of school leaders’ union, NAHT said: “School business leaders are a vital part of the education workforce and so it is a real concern that so many are saying that their job satisfaction has worsened because of the pandemic. 09 February 2022
NAHT Cymru comments to BBC Wales on support for LGBT+ students NAHT Cymru Director Laura Doel said: “As school leaders, NAHT members are ideally positioned to create inclusive learning and working environments for all their pupils and staff, one which welcomes diversity and champions equality. 09 February 2022
NAHT comments on latest government school attendance data Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “Today’s data shows us that the disruptions schools are experiencing due to staff absence remains very significant, with almost one in ten teachers absent from school. 08 February 2022
Academy orders issued to schools in Hallam Diocese ‘unlawfully’, say education unions Unions representing staff in schools across the Catholic Diocese of Hallam have written to the Secretary of State for Education to begin legal action over letters they received informing them that they would be forced to join Multi-Academy Trusts. 08 February 2022
