Head teachers have written to Theresa May to warn that a funding crisis could make schools reduce hours, lay off staff or stop teaching some subjects.The letter to the prime minister has been signed by the heads of every state school in West Sussex, who argue they need £20m in emergency funding.They say the "distraction" of grammar schools cannot be a priority ahead of basic funding and staffing.The government has promised a complete overhaul of school funding in England.But the … [Read more...]
Schools in England struggle to recruit heads
Many schools in England are struggling to recruit head teachers, amid increasingly negative attitudes to the job, a report warns. It is crucial to counter negative views of headship, the Future Leaders Trust report says. More than a quarter (28%) of existing heads are planning to leave within five years, while younger heads are unwilling to take on the role, it adds. The government said it was taking steps to address the problem. The report draws on research conducted jointly with the Times … [Read more...]