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NEU President Robin Bevan has criticised Gavin Williamson for his handling of the pandemic. An Essex headteacher and union chief has launched a stinging attack on the Education Secretary over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Robin Bevan, the president of the National Education Union (NEU), likened Gavin Williamson to the fictional character Pinocchio as he described him as "wooden-headed", "limp" and "spineless". Mr 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 virt...

A GRAMMAR school is set to boost its support for pupils living with autism by welcoming its very own Autism Resource Base. Bosses at Southend High School for Boys say that pupils with the condition may struggle to engage because of their additional sensory, social and communication needs, without specialist support. In a bid to help them maximise their full potential, the new service is set to provide youngsters with a support base to check in each morning and prepare for the day, access to small group teaching and a space for individual study. The hub will also give pupils access to ...

THE GOVERNMENT must set a firm timetable for schools to re-open to avoid “yo-yoing” children around, leaders say. Neil Houchen, principal at the Eastwood Academy, says the Government needs to be confident that once schools reopen, they will not be sending large numbers of children home to self-isolate. Jerry Glazier, secretary for the Essex branch of the National Education Union, has also called for schools to only return once it is safe to do so - warning of the damaging impacts a spike in infection resulting in further school closures could have on families. It follows continued...

Last modified on Sun 20 Dec 2020 05.28 EST After the most tumultuous school year imaginable, Jo Rockall, headteacher of Herschel Grammar School in Slough, had dared to dream that the last day of term, scheduled as a half day, might allow her time to head home and walk the dog. Instead, she is firmly ensconced in her office, attempting to work out the logistics of a detail-light coronavirus testing programme that landed on her desk days before the Christmas holiday. For Rockall and other heads in Slough, who she has been consulting in the past week, it is the latest example of a recurring them...

This article is more than 3 months old To distract from its mishandling of the pandemic, the UK government has found a new target. But the public don’t buy it Reception class at Manor Park school and nursery in Knutsford, Cheshire, on 5 November. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Reception class at Manor Park school and nursery in Knutsford, Cheshire, on 5 November. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Thu 17 Dec 2020 13.32 EST Last modified on Thu 17 Dec 2020 16.30 EST Since time immemorial, Tories have conducted culture wars against teachers, from their gay people-bashing, section 28 days to Michael...