Headteacher Update

3 weeks ago | headteacher-update.com | Pete Henshaw

The study from Incomes Data Research has been commissioned by the National Education Union as it continues to lobby government for an improved teacher pay offer this September. The research compares the basic weekly earnings of both primary and secondary teachers with 11 other professional groups, including accountants, surveyors, engineers, IT professionals, and management consultants.

3 weeks ago | headteacher-update.com | Pete Henshaw

Organised by road safety charity Brake, Kids Walk sees UK primary school pupils taking part in short, supervised walks in their communities. Schools signing up receive resources and lesson packs that help to teach vital road safety skills. Official figures show that six children are killed or seriously injured on UK roads every day. The Kids Walk is aimed at children aged 4 to 11 and last year 720 schools took part, reaching around 80,000 pupils.

4 weeks ago | headteacher-update.com | Pete Henshaw

At the heart of the new findings, the EEF says that students who struggle in the classroom should be spending at least as much time with the teacher as their peers. Teaching assistant deployment, the report adds, should allow all students to access high-quality teaching. The recommendations also emphasise the role of teaching assistants in helping to scaffold learning, develop students’ independence, and deliver interventions as appropriate.

1 month ago | headteacher-update.com | Pete Henshaw

Education did not feature in the Spring Statement on Wednesday (March 26) and no extra funding for schools was announced – much to the anger of education trade unions. However, after the chancellor’s appearance in the House of Commons, the Office for Budget Responsibility increased its forecast of average earnings growth for 2025/26 from 3% to 3.7%.

1 month ago | headteacher-update.com | Sam Marsden

Laughter and connection are key to creating an environment where pupils feel safe to explore, express, and take risks and drama is a brilliant way to achieve this, offering not only fun but also a deep and lasting impact on children’s confidence, creativity, and communication skills. However, many primary teachers – especially those without a background in drama – may feel hesitant to incorporate it into their lessons.