No images? Click here Prospect and other unions representing education professionals covered by the Soulbury agreement are to hold another meeting with the employers in September, as both sides attempt to break the deadlock on pay negotiations. A consultation on recent revisions to the statutory guidance on “Working Together to Safeguard Children”, has been launched by the Department for Education. Schools that remain in their local council perform better in Ofsted inspections than their counterparts that have converted to academies, according to new research. A two-year plan to improve the quality and access of PE and sport for all pupils, but especially for girls, has been published by the Department for Education. Prospect has launched a new report with the Fabian Society and Community trade union, proposing a set of policies to help self-employed people thrive at work. More from ProspectChampioning science and innovation in our STEM manifesto Business and unions must work together in the race for green jobs 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. Protection at work – why Prospect is the union for youMembers are sometimes faced with issues not often found anywhere else in Prospect – a key one being safeguarding. Read more |