Education
HR in universities: “One day is never the same as the next”
Joanne Marshall has recently become the chair of Universities Human Resources, a body that supports people professionals across the higher...
Christian loses discrimination claim in LGBT teaching case
A Christian school assistant who took her former employer to tribunal over claims she was sacked because of her religious...
University workers’ job fears over Covid-19 exposure
Academic staff on precarious contracts fear they could lose their jobs if they refuse to teach at university face to face.
Teacher investigated over indecent images was unfairly dismissed
Judge said claimant not warned he could be dismissed for causing employer reputational damage.
Girls’ STEM achievements overshadowed by A-level downgrades
21.8% increase in the total number of girls taking computing at A-level among findings from today's results.
Apprenticeship system reboot could boost economy
A new focus on SMEs and younger people who are disadvantaged could lead to an improved demand-led system, says influential think-tank.
Teachers urged to ‘escalate’ safety concerns when schools reopen
National Education Union wants robust testing regime at all schools but ministers rule out testing for teachers and pupils who do not have Covid-19 symptoms.
Almost 900,000 public sector staff see above-inflation pay rise
Nearly 900,000 public sector workers including teachers, doctors, police and prison officers will see their pay increase by up to...
Plan to fully reopen primary schools before summer scrapped
Plans to allow all primary school children in England to return to the classroom before the summer holidays have been...
Education secretary uses Danish schools example to fend off union criticism
Gavin Williamson cites experience of primary schools in Denmark over past month, as unions demand scientific evidence over safety.
Union tells teachers not to engage with school reopening plans
Teachers and other school staff have been told to not ‘engage’ with plans for school reopenings next month, with a...
Clearer guidance needed as PM ‘encourages’ return to work
Employers want more clarity on when and how their employees should return to work after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s address...
Apprenticeships: training providers’ body to take legal advice over support
AELP lambasts Department for Education over failure to meet Cabinet Office obligation to support all training providers.
Employers can now refer essential workers for coronavirus tests
Employers of essential workers in England who are self-isolating with symptoms of coronavirus can refer them for Covid-19 testing.
Apprenticeship levy will no longer be used for MBAs
Education secretary sides with critics of levy's use for senior management apprenticeships.
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