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Headteachers call for action over gender pay gap on International Women’s Day

School leaders have warned that action must be taken to stop the pay gap between male and female headteachers from widening. On Tuesday, International Women’s Day (IWD), Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the NAHT school leaders’ union, said that ...

08 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Schools tread ‘careful path’ between intolerance and being woke – Ofsted chief

Schools have to tread a “careful path” between being “damned for being intolerant” or “slammed for being woke”, Ofsted’s chief inspector has said. Speaking at an Office for Students event, Amanda Spielman said schools and colleges have to ...

07 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

National poet and equalities campaigner tell of delight at university honour

Scotland’s national poet and a high-profile campaigner on disability and inequality have received honorary degrees. The pair were recognised for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields at a ceremony at the University ...

24 Mar 2023 at 14:56

Transgender schools guidance will take a ‘bit longer’, Education Secretary says

Transgender guidance for schools will take a “little bit longer”, the Education Secretary has said after headteachers vented their frustration over the delay. Gillian Keegan confirmed on Wednesday that schools will be required to get ...

19 Jul 2023 at 22:01

Lack of guidance for schools on transgender pupils ‘frustrating’ – heads’ union

A lack of guidance for schools in relation to transgender pupils is “frustrating”, a headteachers’ union has said. Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said schools are having to ...

19 Jul 2023 at 16:13

Scotland

Colleges and universities tasked with addressing inequalities

A new report has outlined measures for colleges and universities to take in a bid to address persistent inequalities in access to education. The joint report from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Equality and Human ...

18 Jan 2023 at 13:45

Ireland

Parts of Good Friday Agreement still not realised say Women’s Coalition founders

Some elements of the Good Friday Agreement have still not been put in place after a quarter of a century, three founding members of the Women’s Coalition have said. Former leader Monica McWilliams said the party was able to ...

04 Apr 2023 at 11:58

US professor Claudia Goldin wins Nobel economics prize for gender pay gap work

World

Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin awarded Nobel economics prize

The Nobel economics prize has been awarded to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for research that has advanced the understanding of the gender gap in the labour market. Monday’s announcement was a tiny step ...

09 Oct 2023 at 12:45

Local News

Opinion: Religion in schools - is it time for change?

Religious bodies control over 95 per cent of Irish primary schools. It is a very odd way for a democracy to run a public service. The effects reach deep into our education system. Consider the impact of religious ...

29 Feb 2024 at 11:33

Education Secretary: Prayer policy ruling should give headteachers ‘confidence’

A High Court ruling that a school’s ban on prayer rituals is lawful should give “best-placed” headteachers “confidence” in making decisions for their pupils, the Education Secretary has said. The Michaela ...

16 Apr 2024 at 17:07

Northern Ireland

Queen’s University recognised for work improving gender equality

Queen’s University in Belfast has become the second in the UK to be given an award for its work improving gender equality. The Athena Swan Gold Award recognises how the university’s influence extends ...

04 Feb 2024 at 11:00

University loses appeal against ruling over suicidal student

The University of Bristol has lost its bid to overturn a ruling that it discriminated against a student with chronic anxiety who took her own life ahead of a key oral presentation. Physics student ...

14 Feb 2024 at 14:52

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