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The Latest Breaking News from Gillian Keegan

Schools face fresh strikes within weeks after teachers reject ‘insulting’ pay offer

Strike action will take place on 27 April and 2 May

The Independent UK

Schools in England brace for more strikes as NEU rejects pay offer

Members overwhelmingly vote not to accept offer of £1,000 one-off payment and 4.3% pay rise for most teachers

The Guardian - UK

Sex education overhaul in England based on ‘overblown’ claims, say teachers

DfE proposes age ratings for classes after Tory MP claimed children were given ‘graphic lessons on oral sex’

The Guardian - UK

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Sex education classes could be given age ratings to curb 'inappropriate' lessons

The Government has called in a panel of independent experts to advise on new statutory guidance on Relationships, Sex, Health and Education (RSHE) taught in schools

Daily Mirror

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

The Department for Education said it would be leading the review but that it will be informed by an independent panel providing external expertise.

The Independent UK

Use AI to transform the way you work in schools, minister tells teachers

‘AI will have the power to transform a teacher’s day-to-day work’, Education Secretary says

Evening Standard

Government’s pay deal for teachers is final offer – Education Secretary

The National Education Union has said it will stage more strikes if members reject the offer.

The Independent UK

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Gillian Keegan urged to not let culture wars weaken sex education

Organisations write to education secretary ahead of review, saying England’s schools have vital role in tackling misogyny and abuse

The Guardian - UK

‘This will be the end of nurseries’: preschools in England warn of closures amid free childcare expansion plan

Jeremy Hunt has been told his budget giveaway will have a ‘catastrophic’ effect on early years learning without more funding

The Guardian - UK

London schools worst affected by latest teacher strikes with less than one in five fully open

Data on latest strikes show majority of schools in England closed their doors to some pupils on Wednesday and Thursday

Evening Standard

UK university staff make breakthrough in strike dispute with employers

Unions and UCEA declare agreement ‘on terms of reference for detailed negotiations’ on pay and conditions

The Guardian - UK

Pay talks with teachers in England could start next week after latest strikes

National Education Union going ahead with two more days of industrial action that will disrupt schools

The Guardian - UK

Mass walkouts on Budget Day as teachers, junior doctors and Tube drivers strike

Hundreds of thousands of workers are involved in industrial action on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

London braced for chaos as Tube drivers, teachers, and junior doctors strike on Budget Day

Little to no service is expected on the Underground while schools will also be forced to shut during walkouts on Wednesday

Evening Standard

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Daily Mirror

Schools closed across UK as teachers go on strike for two days from today - full list

The National Education Union (NUE) is locked in a stalemate with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan over talks amid a long-running pay dispute with pupils across England facing disruption

Evening Standard

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says teaching union fixated on strikes

Teachers across the country are set to walk out for two days

The Independent UK

Union head welcomes ‘detailed negotiations’ over teachers’ pay after fresh talks

The NASUWT and headteachers’ union NAHT held separate talks with the Education Secretary on Monday with the ASCL to do the same on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

School heads in England prepare for new strike ballot as pay talks stall

NAHT blames education secretary Gillian Keegan’s refusal to negotiate until teacher stoppages are called off

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The Guardian - UK

Labour pledges to overhaul England’s school ratings with ‘report card’

Shadow education secretary to announce policy aimed at giving parents more information than Ofsted’s current system

The Independent UK

Teaching union suspends two days of strikes in Wales after revised pay offer

Members of the National Education Union were due to take industrial action in Wales on March 15-16.

The Independent UK

Keegan delays four new T-levels amid quality concerns

The Education Secretary said the technical qualifications will be approved only when they can be delivered to a high standard.

Manchester Evening News

School sports given huge boost to 'level the playing field' following Lionesses' triumphant Euro victory

Leah Williamson, the England Women's captain said the success of the summer has 'inspired so many young girls to pursue their passion for football'

The Independent UK

Learners can use loan to help ‘train and upskill’ throughout working lives

The lifelong loan entitlement is worth the equivalent of four years of post-18 education – which is £37,000 in tuition fees.

Evening Standard

Teachers blast Education Secretary Gillian Keegan over strike talks jibe

Teachers react with fury after Ms Keegan said other public unions had paused strike action but not the National Education Union

Daily Mirror

Teachers rage at 'disgusting' Tory WhatsApp messages saying they 'really do hate work'

Teachers and unions have hit back after leaked WhatsApps between Sir Gavin and the-then Health Secretary Matt Hancock show the pair criticising staff for wanting to ensure schools were safe

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