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Amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is published, setting out academy pay rules. The amended bill now reflects the need for academies to observe minimum pay rates and to follow the rest of the STPCD unless they have “good reason” not to [Schools Week].
Get to grips with the current pay requirements set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) with our article.
Number of pupils going hungry in the UK is likely to rise, according to a new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Challenges faced by families due to the increased cost of living could lead to a jump in the number of hungry pupils, and a decrease in learning and attainment [Tes Magazine - subscription required].
Our funds and freebies article is updated monthly with the latest support available to not only schools, but families too.
Prevent referrals are on the rise, but less pupils are getting the support they need. Fewer than 1 in 10 referrals are receiving support through the Prevent service, with schools increasingly concerned about vulnerable pupils slipping through the net [Schools Week].
Make sure you’re doing your part by understanding what your board needs to do to make sure your school complies with the Prevent duty.
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