Teachers’ pay scales announced?

Teachers’ pay scales announced? What should you do? Following the Department for Education's announcement, teachers in England received a 6.5 per cent pay rise from September 2023. This update means new teachers entering the profession…

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Posted on: 27th March 2024

Rising Private School fees

Rising Private School fees Private school costs rise above £50,000 for the first time As private school fees surpass the £50,000 mark for the first time, a report by the Telegraph highlights a concerning trend:…

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Posted on: 27th March 2024

Revitalising primary PE: Navigating the new sport premium landscape

Revitalising primary PE Navigating the new sport premium landscape The recent update to the School Sport and Activity Action plan introduces significant changes to the…

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Posted on: 27th March 2024

Shrinking pupil numbers: A catalyst for accelerated academisation?

Shrinking pupil numbers: A catalyst for accelerated academisation? Declining pupil numbers may inadvertently boost the Government's push towards academisation, as schools face challenges in maintaining enrolment levels. Two primary schools, Benfield Primary and Hangleton Primary,…

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Posted on: 27th March 2024

Advice for schools looking into the ‘hardship fund’

Advice for schools looking into the ‘hardship fund’ The Government has unveiled a £40 million "hardship fund" aimed at assisting…

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Posted on: 27th March 2024

Labour still plans to impose VAT upon independent schools

Labour still plans to impose VAT upon independent schools Although Labour no longer intends to enforce business tax rates upon independent schools, they remain set…

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Posted on: 27th March 2024

Schools to receive £40 million boost amidst pay rise challenge

Schools to receive £40 million boost amidst pay rise challenge The Government has released details of a £40 million hardship fund, offering one-off support for council schools in 35 areas…

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Posted on: 14th December 2023

Understanding the new pay scales for teachers and leaders in England

Understanding the new pay scales for teachers and leaders in England Headteachers and their financial teams have been preparing to…

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Posted on: 14th December 2023

Balancing the books: Steering private schools through the tide of rising fees

Balancing the books: Steering private schools through the tide of rising fees As the new school year beckons, Britain’s elite private schools have made headlines once again, but this time, it’s the staggering rise in…

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Posted on: 14th December 2023

Financial impact of the PE and sport premium update

Financial impact of the PE and sport premium update The arrival of this year's PE and sport premium payment provides…

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Posted on: 14th December 2023