The Assistant District Secretary of the National Education Union shares his view on the recent national survey which revealed problems with health and safety, even before wider opening

The NEU say the Government has "stoked teachers' anxiety and triggered real confusion"

Peter Shreeve from the National Education Union says the best way to inform effectively and counter rumour or misinformation, is by having the firmest possible answers to all points raised in the letter to Boris Johnson

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The Government's own report on SEND support concluded that it has been let down by failures of implementation, …. confusion and at times unlawful practice, bureaucratic nightmares, buck-passing and a lack of accountability, strained resources, and ultimately dashed the hopes of many

Peter Shreeve from the NEU says the challenges in early years are not surprising and mirror similar trends affecting education in general - poor pay, increasing workload and staff turnover

Headteachers have called on professional associations to recommend this “quiet revolution” to members, and “to ensure no school-based employees involve themselves in inspection"

The Assistant District Secretary of the National Education Union comments on the latest report by Ofsted and shares his views on how Ofsted impacts the health of schools

Repeated re-structures, cutting teaching and support staff roles and and squeezing of specialist departments are all well documented.

Peter Shreeve says schools have limited resources and are to some extent forced into making unpalatable decisions, but shortening the school day is done to save money.

This week a Young Minds survey shows that academic pressure is a significant factor affecting the mental health of young people.