College pay agreement is a major achievement
Pay disputes are not the best use of anyone's time, and this year, colleges and staff have much bigger fish to fry.
Workforce warning signs
Despite encouraging signs that teacher recruitment and retention are recovering, significant pressures remain across the school workforce, particularly for support staff.
Weekly Round Up - 26/06/2026
A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and...
STRB: We need to know teacher pay-rise plans, leaders tell DfE
The government has confirmed Labour’s leadership turmoil will have no bearing on the publication of its teacher pay decision, as headteachers call for “urgent” clarity.
Disadvantaged schools recruiting fewer ‘strong’ teachers, analysis shows
Schools with high levels of disadvantage are finding it more difficult to recruit high-quality teachers than those with less advantaged cohorts, new analysis suggests.
School rules are imposed on FE’s errant teachers
FE teachers and trainers are set to be brought into England’s national teacher misconduct regime under reforms expected to pull around 2,000 providers into scope.
Scotland's college lecturers accept 10% pay rise over three years
College lecturers in Scotland have overwhelmingly accepted an offer of a 10% pay rise over three years.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention in 2026 - June Update
Back in April, we told you the recruitment market was eerily quiet. Now that the 31st May resignation deadline has been and gone, we can see just how quiet, and what this might mean for schools.
Secondary school recruitment: 2025/26 update
In April we published an interim analysis (and accompanying joint report) on secondary school recruitment activity in England. With peak hiring season now past, this post brings us up to date with the latest data.
Why teacher education and knowledge matter: Insights from the Teacher Knowledge Survey
Although subject knowledge is of fundamental importance for teachers, a great teacher is far more than a walking encyclopedia.
Deltapoll: 95% of NEU members believe their school will struggle to afford an unfunded pay rise
Deltapoll interviewed a representative sample of 4,131 NEU Members, online, between 3 - 8th June 2026.
Teacher recruitment falls to a decade low, but staffing challenges remain
A new report from Teacher Tapp and SchoolDash, funded by Gatsby, paints a complex picture of England’s teacher workforce.
Behaviour tracker, screen time in schools PLUS favoured displays over time
Howdy Teacher Tappers! Wow – the hot sticky weather continues, and heat warnings are being shared across the country.
Leicestershire early years SEND teachers announce further strike action
Early years staff in Leicestershire's special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support team are set to take four further days of strike action as a dispute over proposed changes to their employment terms escalates.
Why is the government celebrating 1,900 fewer teachers?
The DfE says it has recruited 4,654 new teachers towards it election pledge target of 6,500. But the latest workforce data shows 1,900 fewer teachers this year. Daniel Kebede scrutinises the government’s claim.
Weekly Round Up - 19/06/2026
A look back at the last week in education, a peek at what's coming up, plus lots of other bits and...
'Historic' pay deal on offer for college lecturers as long-term tensions thaw
College lecturers could receive a “historic” pay rise negotiated after a thaw in relations between employers and unions.
6,500 teacher goal ‘consistent’ with original pledge, Phillipson says
Education secretary faces questions from MPs over the government’s SEND plans, teacher recruitment and curriculum reform.
Wales aiming to match England on teachers' pay award, minister says
The new Plaid Cymru government is hoping to give teachers in Wales a similar pay increase to that in England, the education minister has said.
Ofsted workload, PPA cover PLUS interview questions that cross a line
Hey there Tappers! We are halfway through June – the countdowns have started!