This blog is a whirlwind tour of disconnected but fascinating findings from the week. Let’s begin with the pay offer…
In March, teachers rejected a 4.5% pay rise and a £1,000 one of payment. After several more days of NEU strikes, and successful strike ballots from NASUWT, NAHT and ASCL, the government had another search around the back of the sofa and offered a 6.5% pay rise with some more funding to partially cover the difference. So what did you make of it?
You’re happier than last time (which wouldn’t have been difficult) but far from overwhelmed. In March, 89% of teachers told us they would reject the offer. That’s now slipped to just 27%, with 39% in favour and 34% not yet sure.
