The taxman is “unwilling to give any steer” on his approach to April’s IR35 changes to the very parties who will be liable and responsible for those changes, an agency body alleges.This current reticence by HMRC to provide the parties with the “real detail” on how the new rules will work makes it probable that it won’t be released until next year, says APSCo.The agency body reached this conclusion after it held a meeting with the Revenue’s policy officers Neil Chattell and Julie De … [Read more...]
Heads go to Downing Street with ‘dire’ funding warning
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...]
World Teacher’s Day, are you celebrating?
We would love to hear what everyone is doing for World Teacher's Day, send in your stories for a chance to win a prize for the best teachers tales to us!*So how did World Teacher's Day transpire?World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teacher organisations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilise support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.According to UNESCO, World Teachers' Day represents a … [Read more...]
Are you our classroom hero?
Why not send us a snap to show us or tell us what you love or once loved about your role as a teaching assistant to be in with a chance to feature on our website and win a free weeks’ worth of admin!WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER……#NATIONALTEACHINGASSISTANTDAY … [Read more...]
Heads warn MPs of teacher shortage
Schools in England face a deepening problem in recruiting enough teachers, head teachers are warning. The National Association of Head Teachers said 59% of schools advertising for teachers "struggled" to get applicants and a further 20% failed completely to appoint anyone. Russell Hobby, leader of the NAHT, said it was clear evidence of a "crisis". But the Department for Education said the number of teachers now stood "at an all-time high". Labour said it was "time the government shook … [Read more...]