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The Nottinghamshire branch of the NEU says Ofsted is 'not fit for purpose'. Photo: Other

Teachers’ union rep says Ofsted is ‘not fit for purpose’

Fourteen members of teaching staff from Outwood Academy Portland, Worksop, ran the Sheffield 10k in memory of former student, Lulu Blundell, raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Teachers take part in charity run to raise money in memory of Worksop student

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Here’s what you can do if you fail your GCSE exams. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

How to resit your GCSE exams if you fail

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Back to school - teachers strikes finally over

Headteacher Rebecca Chadwick with children of Leverton C of E Academy

School celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating

Year 6 pupils are set to receive their SATs results this week - here’s what you need to know.

SATs 2023 results release date - what you need to know

Striking teachers from the National Education Union (NEU) hold a rally in Parliament Square on 5 July 2023 in London, United Kingdom. NEU members are striking to win a fully-funded, above-inflation pay rise for all educators. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Teachers walk out for second day this week over pay

NEU members are set to go on strike for two days this week over an ongoing dispute over pay with the government. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Teachers to walk out for 2 days this week

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Blue Light Card holders will be able to enjoy exclusive savings on big brands just in time for summer

Teachers’ strikes: Fresh round of industrial action announced for July

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted changes being considered after death of headteacher

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson with Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire mayor, centre, and parliamentary candidate Jake Richards.

Shadow minister visits Dinnington where Labour expects crucial election battle

Teachers have warned of another fresh wave of strikes in July if the government does not meet their demands on pay. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Review body recommends teachers get 6.5% pay rise

Teachers have warned of another fresh wave of strikes in July if the government does not meet their demands on pay. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Teachers to strike if pay dispute remains unresolved

Minister for Schools Nick Gibb is going to look into Year 6 SATs following concerns the reading exam was too difficult

Year 6 SATs exams to be looked into by schools minister

Teachers and senior doctors will ballot in their dispute with the government over pay, which will likely see a fresh round of strikes. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Teachers and senior doctors to ballot for fresh strikes

Three teachers and a 14-year-old pupil have been injured in a disturbance at Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire.

Pupil and teachers taken to hospital after ‘disturbance’ at UK school

A primary school head teacher has demanded SATs be scrapped over pressure on pupils. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Head teacher demands SATs scrapped over pressure on children

Thousands of teacher members from the National Education Union held an industrial action on May 2 in a pay dispute with the UK government. (Photo by Hesther Ng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Union warns of lengthy teacher strikes into next year

Teachers from the National Education Union demonstrate in central Middlesbrough as part of a further day of industrial action by teachers on April 27, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. There were widespread school closures in England as members of the National Education Union (NEU) went on strike for a fourth day this year. A fifth strike day is scheduled for May 2. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

All state schools in England could be closed due to strikes

Teachers are striking again. Credit: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

When and where teachers’ strikes are happening and if schools close

Midwives in England vote to accept government pay offer

Rishi Sunak will review England’s ‘anti-maths mindset’

Rishi Sunak sets up ‘costly’ review into ‘anti-maths mindset’

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

NASUWT votes in favour of abolishing Ofsted after teacher’s death

Teachers and members of the National Education Union (NEU) hold placards during a demonstration called by the NEU trade unions in the streets of Reading, on February 1, 2023 during a national strike day. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Teachers reject new pay offer - fresh strikes fear

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer anyone working in the healthcare, education and charity sectors discount on Advance Purchase tickets

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Ofsted defends school inspections despite backlash

Teachers are among just one of the many professions striking

Who is striking and when in 2023?

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Who is on strike today? Teachers & junior doctors included

Rail workers will stage a series of fresh strikes in March and April (Photo: Getty Images)

Strike action taking place in March 2023 in the UK - including NEU

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days

Children on World Book Day.

Teachers strikes fall on same day as World Book Day

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

Nottinghamshire teachers will be on strike again next month

Teachers, nurses and rail workers all set for fresh strikes in March

MPs have been given a 2.9% pay rise, starting from April 1.

MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, taking salaries to over £86,000

St John’s Green Primary School in Colchester said they were forced to sack staff as they could no longer cope with the rising costs of energy bills.

Teachers and staff of UK school fired after energy bills soar

Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison join a rally by the University and College Union (UCU).

UK mass strike will see half a million workers walk out today

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Education Secretary Gillian Keegan leaves following the weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street on January 17, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Education secretary fails to reach agreement with teachers union

Redlands Primary and Nursery School, Crown Street, Worksop.

Worksop primary school ‘determined’ to improve after Ofsted downgrades rating

Who is striking in February 2023? Full list of all industrial action

Teachers from the NEU in England and Wales will take strike action on a total of seven dates.

When are teachers across England and Wales taking strike action?

Schools in Scotland are set to close in January as teachers prepare to walk out again in pay dispute. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Schools in England and Wales to shut if teachers take strike action

Pupils enjoying school dinners

Teachers organisations join Jamie Oliver call for free school meals

Teacher organisations have joined the famous TV-chef Jamie Oliver in his call to increase eligibility for free school meals.

For many people the positive impact their teachers had on them is never forgotten (photo: Adobe)

School's out for summer: teachers leave lasting impression

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The climate crisis is scary - how do we tell our kids about it?

The majority of teachers are aware that children are attending school without ha...

Outwood Post 16 Centre Worksop celebrate A-Level results

Pupils celebrate A-level success after challenging year

One in six school pupils missed school due to coronavirus ahead of the summer break (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

One in six pupils miss school due to Covid ahead of summer holidays

Schools could bring in ‘week in, week out’ rotas if Covid R rate starts to rise (Photo: Shutterstock)

Schools could bring in ‘week in, week out’ rotas if Covid R rate starts to rise

Students receive their results (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Here's how students will receive exam grades this summer - and there are some BI...

GCSE and A Level grades will be decided by teachers this year, exams watchdog Ofqual has announced (Photo: Shutterstock)

GCSE and A Level results will be decided by teachers this year - despite 2020's ...

Here's when teachers in England could get a Covid vaccine - and if other key wor...

Key workers will get first priority for Covid vaccine after over-50s - including teachers and police (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Key workers will get first priority for Covid vaccine after over-50s - including...