Monthly Archives: June 2011

28 June, 2011

Eton staff may join pension strike

News | Published in The TES on 24 June, 2011 | By: Stephen Exley PM’s alma mater among independents facing disruption on Thursday Teachers at Eton College are considering whether to refuse to take classes in protest at proposed changes to their pensions, The TES has learned. As thousands of… read full article »

28 June, 2011

Historic sites forced to shut to school trips

News | Published in The TES on 24 June, 2011 | By: William Stewart Cuts nix winter visits to English Heritage properties Schools trips to hundreds of castles, stately homes and ancient ruins will become impossible this winter because of Government cuts. English Heritage will shut most of its 400-plus… read full article »

17 June, 2011

Gove forces academy switch on primaries

News | Published in The TES on 17 June, 2011 | By: Richard Vaughan ‘Worst’ 700 to take on new status, with outstanding schools as sponsors Education secretary Michael Gove has signalled a major shift in the focus of his reforms, from the secondary to the primary sector, outlining plans… read full article »

17 June, 2011

Pensions: Heads vote on walk-out

News | Published in The TES on 17 June, 2011 | By: Stephen Exley School leaders are set to join teachers in taking industrial action over controversial pension reforms Heads’ union the NAHT is today expected to announce its own ballot after it was revealed this week that the NUT… read full article »