Education News March
This month: *SATs Boycott – NUT ballot *Secretary of State writes to all Primary Heads *Asbestos
Sources: NGA, DCSF, Croner, BBC, Guardian …
SATs Boycott – Proposed Action by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT)
The two unions are now preparing to ballot members. Ballot papers will issue in the week beginning 13 March and are due to be returned by midday on 16th April.
Note: A governing body cannot force the tests to be carried out, and should not try to do so, but it may remind the headteacher of the government’s view of the boycott’s legalities. Read on
Message from the Secretary of State on improving assessment and accountability (TeacherNet 10th March)
The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (Ed Balls MP) and the Minister of State for Schools (Vernon Coaker MP) have written to primary headteachers about the future of Key Stage 2 tests. Read On
Asbestos danger in schools (Croner School Management 1st March)
A new survey of 16 schools undertaken by the Asbestos Training and Consultancy Association has shown that some UK schools are not meeting health and safety rules on managing asbestos. Read On
