You might be thinking about submitting a grievance letter at your school but might not know what to include. As an employee you have the right to raise a grievance in a legitimate way.
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What to include in a resignation letter as a teacher can always be a bit daunting. What information do I need to include and what should I leave out?
Can teachers refuse to be vaccinated? As a teacher, you might refuse to be vaccinated for Covid-19 due to medical concerns, personal or religious beliefs.
You might be applying for a new position at your current school. What happens if your line manager says you can’t apply for the role? You might believe you have the experience and skills for the position so should be allowed to apply.
‘Covid catch-up’ will become the next education buzzword, but what exactly will it entail for pupils, teachers and schools? The precise details on potentially extending the school day, summer schools and changes to the school calendar haven’t been published yet, but many teachers and parents are anxious about the implications.
As a member of school staff you might have a phased return to work after a period of sustained absence from school. It might feel daunting to return to school after a long absence and the purpose of a phased return is to ease you back into the work environment gradually.
You may have heard of the term ‘reasonable adjustments’ but might be unsure how to request an adjustment at your school. In this article, we look at how to request reasonable adjustments and examples of them.
Home schooling is a topic where many teachers might not be fully aware of the numbers of children being home educated. Even before coronavirus occurred, around 60,000 children were home educated in England.
The EYFS framework sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old. The EYFS framework came into force in April 2017.
What is an EHC plan and what are the responsibilities for different school staff? GOV.UK explains that an education, health and care (EHC) plan is for children and young people aged up to 25 who need more support than is available through special educational needs support.