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Teacher recruitment – How to shed a school’s ‘bad reputation’ and appoint the staff you need Schools in deprived areas can face an uphill struggle when it comes to recruiting staff, but it’s possible to get the teachers you need by following some simple steps, writes Adam Riches…

Arts funding – Why the government shouldn’t be cutting it in higher education The government’s proposal to slash funding for university arts courses is indicative of either ignorance or callousness, says Hannah Day

School fundraisers – 10 tips to running a successful event The key to organising a fruitful fundraiser is to come up with a great idea in the first place, says Lindsey Marsh. Here are some tips to help you…

School funding – The system is still stacked against disadvantaged schools The schools funding promised by the Conservatives is much needed, but if already well-resourced schools continue to prosper while struggling schools are left to languish, how much good can it do, asks Fiona Millar...

The Government’s new ‘Levelling Up’ school funding pledge is an empty promise Of course more money for schools will always be welcome – but promises that the latest funding pledge will lead to ‘levelling up’ are predictably hollow, says Fiona Millar...

It’s Simple – There isn’t Enough Money in Education What can the government’s new £2.3 million finance gurus tell school leaders that we don’t already know, asks Rebecca Stacey...

Lack of School Funds Means this Headteacher is also Doing the Technician’s Job Our school can't afford a new technician, so I've had to step up. I’m now a jack of all trades, says Iain Linsdell...

The Government’s Refusal to Fund Free Sanitary Products for School Pupils is Shameful This decision demonstrates a lack of empathy and compassion, says Fiona Millar...

The 5 steps to taking control of your nursery’s waste “Your environmental management plan could be the deciding factor for parents choosing a nursery for their child.”

SEND Students Need Fair Funding Saving a few pounds by switching photocopiers just isn’t enough

The NAHT’s New General Secretary, Paul Whiteman, Begs To Disagree With The Government’s Talk On Funding “Schools are already cutting back on the number of subjects they offer at GCSE and A Level”

What schools need to know about toilet regulations Paul Thorn breaks down the essentials of what schools ought to be aware of when installing toilet facilities

School Funding – Toilet Rolls Are Not A Luxury Crowdfunding is a great alternative to fairs and discos, but it shouldn’t be a substitute for properly financed schools

Promising Smaller Class Sizes May Win Votes, But Without Funding It’s Unlikely To Improve Student Outcomes Do we actually have a class-size crisis, and, if so, what should we do about it?

SEND Funding Is Changing – How Will It Affect Your Setting? Fairer funding for settings working with children with special educational needs? Let's hope that's the case

What I Really Think About…The New Funding Formula Proposals Let's spend what we need to run a successful school and let the government sort out the rest

Is It Time For Your School To Go Cashless? Cashless payment systems mean notes and coins no longer change hands on the premises of many schools – with far reaching benefits for the whole community, says Kelly Clark

Putting The Myths Of Health & Safety To The Sword…Or, More Accurately, To The Shotgun “How do you get away with it?” – With wild animals, spears and shooting, Mike Fairclough of West Rise Junior School shows you how playing with fire and embracing risk helps children grow

If You Have More Than Five Employees You Need To Write A Health And Safety Policy – Here’s How Your policy shouldn’t be difficult; it simply needs to reflect what you do and how to manage it

‘School leaders must take decisive and immediate action to prevent going into the red’ We now know when the national funding formula will take effect, but with its likely impact still unclear, it's more vital than ever that schools plan ahead, says Howard Jackson...

Introduction of national funding formula for schools pushed back to 2018/19 Justine Greening announces that final decisions on new fairer funding system for schools and higher needs will now be taken 'early in the new year'

Government Launches Consultation On National Schools Funding Formula The government has published a set of proposals that will see reforms to the way funding for schools is distributed. The government intends to allocate school funding according to consistent national formula, which would take effect from 2017/18. The new system will seek to ensure that every school in England will be funded according to […]

Government to double funding for relationship support and parenting classes David Cameron has announced government plans to spend £70 million on relationship support and classes for parents over the next five years. The plan forms part of a wider government strategy to tackle poverty, which will also see the replacement of ‘run-down’ housing estates with new developments, and additional funding for the National Citizen Service […]

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