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The purpose of the conferences was to whitewash the role played for the NEU and NASUWT in creating this catastrophe, while signalling that the union bureaucracy would continue in the same corporatist role in support of the government.
PUPILS have been told to ride bikes home with older children and “remain alert” after a spate of bike thefts by thugs wielding knives. Headteachers across Southend are urging pupils to take care when leaving the school grounds following the attacks on pupils at secondary schools. Southend has seen a series of bike thefts in recent weeks and months, some of which have involved a knife. More teachers will be standing outside school gates as a result, with children on bikes told to ride on main roads and “be ready” to ride away from large groups of strangers. This comes as two ...
Union chief launches scathing attack comparing Gavin Williamson to Pinocchio. (PA/Canva) Gavin Williamson was branded “spineless” as a union chief launched a scathing attack on the Education Secretary’s handling of the pandemic. Mr Williamson was compared to fictional puppet Pinocchio, described as “wooden-headed”, “limp” and “spineless” by the president of the National Education Union (NEU). Robin Bevan, head of Southend High School for Boys in Essex, accused the minister of repeating a “lie” that exams are the best form of assessment. In a speech to the NEU’s...
Tributes to ‘giant of youth sector’ as Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99 Fiona Simpson Friday, April 9, 2021 Youth work leaders have paid tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99. Prince Philip founded the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in 1956. Picture: DofE/Twitter Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great ben...
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ‘transformed’ lives of young people – union chief The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme has “transformed” the lives of young people, the president of the UK’s largest teaching union has said. The news of Philip’s death came on the final day of the National Education Union’s (NEU) annual virtual conference. Robin Bevan, president of the NEU, asked delegates for a “moment of quiet reflection” to remember Philip, as well as friends, family and fellow school staff who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Bevan, head of Southend Hig...