'The mixed picture on deficits reflects the mixed financial situations of schools and trusts'
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The National Education Union will ballot members for industrial action over concerns regarding pay and funding. The announcement comes ahead of the School Teachers' Review Body report publication.
Unions have successfully negotiated additional planning time and improved working conditions for sixth form teachers, including new provisions for administrative tasks and clearer rules on absence cover. The agreement marks a significant step in addressing workload concerns within post-16 education settings.
The Department for Education has unveiled new support for schools facing cyber attacks, acknowledging that the education sector suffers from inadequate digital protections despite being targeted more frequently than other industries.