NAHT Birmingham

Our Birmingham branch executive has decided to close down this Twitter/X account. We will now be posting on the NAHT West Midlands BlueSky account and all our messages will have the hashtag #NAHTBirmingham. Please do feel free to follow us there: bsky.app/profile/westmi…

Government figures show school suspensions have nearly doubled post-pandemic. Paul Whiteman, NAHT general secretary, says schools want children in the classroom, but with vital services cut or overwhelmed, more investment in community support and specialist help is needed to address the root causes of disruptive behaviour. expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2…

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Primary school pupils in England should not face compulsory tests on phonics, times tables or grammar and punctuation. They are unnecessary burdens on time and funding—teachers know their pupils’ needs. 👇 theguardian.com/education/2024…

📢 Introducing the Teaching Commission: an independent initiative tackling the teacher shortage and improving the status of the profession. By listening to teachers and leaders and recommending actionable policies, it aims to make teaching a sustainable, rewarding career. teachingcommission.co.uk

🎄 Continuing our 2024 retrospective, today we're looking back on how our members stood together in February to campaign against some of the issues most affecting their schools 👇 👇 👇

Disruptive behaviour may often have its roots in challenges facing families, such as the cost of living crisis. While schools do their best to help pupils, they alone are not equipped to address these issues. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3V3mTFc

Exclusive: The initial plans for new Ofsted inspections are too complicated, and the watchdog and DfE seem to be in a 'headlong rush' to create a new system by next September, warns @ASCL_UK leader tes.com/magazine/news/…

Fantastic couple of days for members of our Birmingham Executive at #NAHTOfficials Conference 2024 👊🏽 Two inspiring days on representation, inspiration & celebration, in Durham 👊🏽❤️ We are here to serve our members, get in touch if you need us 👍🏽

This week is #UKinterfaithweek, highlighting the importance of dialogue, respect, and understanding between different faith communities. Check out our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Calendar for further guidance on how to engage with diverse celebrations year-round: bit.ly/4fk4jAT.

🌟 Planning for Your Future: Retirement, Pension, Well-being and Employment 🌟 Join our online course on 5 December, tailored for education leaders over 45. Learn how to plan your future, explore retirement options, and manage your well-being with expert advice from NAHT and Wesleyan. 📅 Book now: bit.ly/48C4Pa4

It's #AntiBullyingWeek! Follow @ABAonline and visit their website for school resources and ideas on how to get involved 👉 bit.ly/3Y8L07f #ChooseRespect

📝 Leading education experts @Samfr, @lucy_crehan and @LoicMnzs have launched the Centre for Education Systems amid 'deep frustration' with policy-making They want it to take the classroom evidence revolution into national policy making... buff.ly/3YYu0RM

Anti-Bullying Week starts tomorrow, reminding us that safe, respectful environments matter for everyone—including school staff. This year's theme, Choose Respect, highlights the importance of addressing workplace bullying. Download @EdSupportUK's toolkit for guidance on creating supportive school environments. educationsupport.org.uk/anti-bullying-…

Next Thursday and Friday, #NAHTOfficials will gather in Durham for our 2024 Officials' Conference. This event is key to equipping education leaders with the tools to advocate for schools, support equality, and strengthen our collective voice across the UK. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future in education.

Nearly one in three pupils in England now receives extra time for exams, reflecting rising needs post-pandemic. @PaulWhiteman6 highlights growing demands on schools to support students with learning and mental health challenges. More funding and resources are crucial for this essential support. independent.co.uk/news/uk/gcse-e…

Absolutely this. Education professionals have been ringing the alarm bells on this for the past five years or more. Regrettably their calls were dismissed as scaremongering by previous Government Ministers. @NAHTBirmingham

✨ Join NAHT today for just £1 until January 2025! Don't miss out on this exclusive offer to join the nation's largest union for leaders in education! Find out more here: bit.ly/3Go4w6m

School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint bbc.in/48s483y

Our general secretary, Paul Whiteman reacts to the #Budget2024. His statement ⬇️ naht.org.uk/News/Latest-co…