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Aspects of the government’s new Schools Bill and education white paper are welcome but, as ever, the true picture will only emerge in the detail of the legislation that follows, writes Steve Thomas, Prospect’s national secretary for the Education and Children’s Services Group.
Government's education white paper for English schools
Find out more about some of the proposals included in the Department for Education's white paper for schools in England.
The government has launched a consultation on its new green paper looking at the future of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provisions (AP) in England.
Absolutism on future school closures is unwise
Rather than firmly ruling out closing schools in the event of another virulent strain of Covid-19, or a different pandemic in the future, the education secretary should adopt a more nuanced approach, argues journalist Warwick Mansell.
Every term, some of Prospect’s Education & Children’s Services members come together for an online networking and learning session as part of our webinar series.
Now, everyone is able to watch some of the presentations from the first session, which covered mental health and work/life balance.
- Review of Rhondda Cynon Taf SPA policy
- Hybrid Flexi-Time Working policy
- Final school restrictions lifted
Stuart Anderson, Scotland, North and Midlands
- Supporting members on workload issues
- Job evaluation process at a local authority
- Supporting members with TUPE transfer
Claire Dent, London, South East & South West
- Cost of living increase at Herts for Learning
- Menopause policy in place at Dorset
- Consultations with West Sussex on restructure
Angela Moffatt, Northern Ireland
- Attended TUs meeting on EA People plan
- Seeking members' views on the People plan
- Awaiting the Landscape Review
From the Prospect Blog
How Prospect is helping to support good mental health at work
Mike Clancy, Prospect general secretary, writes about how we are encouraging conversations about mental health in workplaces.
“We all wanted to help the Ukrainians”
Kevin Agnew, a Prospect member at Sellafield, reveals how he got involved to deliver much needed supplies to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.
EDUCATION TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
‘Standards’ and guidance notes published for ECSG members
Prospect has published guidance notes to accompany its ‘Standards’ documents for professionals working in education and children’s services.
In addition, we have also published two separate new ‘Standards’ for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Prospect's ECS members have access to Bectu's courses for freelancers.
These are especially useful if you want to learn more about managing your finances, building your own website or setting up as s sole trader.
As Prospect members you'll also pay the reduced rate.
Protection at work – why Prospect is the union for you
Members are sometimes faced with issues not often found anywhere else in Prospect – a key one being safeguarding. Read more
