MPs just voted on a motion to remove private schools' £1,700,000,000 tax break. That could pay for free school meals for *all* primary school pupils almost twice over. But Tory MPs voted it down, choosing to protect elite private schools, not improve opportunities for all kids.

Our members do not want to be on strike. This was a really hard decision for our members to take. They want to be in the classroom, doing what they do best – teaching and supporting our children and young people. But it’s a last resort. We have to #SaveOurSchools. #PayUp!

🚨 NEW: The Mirror poll shows huge public support for teachers’ strike. Are teachers right to strike? Yes - 73% No - 27% RT if you’re behind the National Education Union 👊

Off to watch Burnley FC tomorrow for the first time since having my babies 4 years ago! Very excited and can't wait to take our boys on their first match ater this year too.

You may be unknowingly utilising metacognition in your music classroom already. To help you actively engage with the buzzword of the moment, Dice Wood breaks down its meaning and highlights some practical suggestions for your next music lesson. musicteachermagazine.co.uk/features/artic…

The major coronation news today has been about You guessed it Music And yet in so many schools music is being cut, underfunded, marginalised or neglected - maybe all four. It’s time we truly valued music & arts education. Otherwise we won’t have future coronation composers!

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Want to RETAIN teachers? Do THESE! •Make smaller class sizes happen •Listen and Advocate to teacher concerns •Improve the response to student behavioral issues •Increase planning time •Improve salaries •Let teachers TEACH!

As teachers go on strike again this week, this graph tells the story of how pay has declined relative to inflation. Since 2009, teachers’ pay has risen by just 22%, while the price of goods and services (RPI inflation) has soared by 62%. #SaveOurSchools

Teachers across the North of England are on strike today. Taking strike action is a last resort, but the government left us with no other choice. ✊ Solidatry to all members taking action today! #PayUp #SaveOurSchools

All the staff and pupils would like to wish our very own Libby (Year 11) good luck. Libby is representing Ribblesdale at tonight's GRAB event. The live link will be posted here later today if you cannot attend. Come on Libby - you can do this! 🎤 👏🤞

I've just had the call. I've refused entry. This is an interesting phone call. Doing this for everyone for our school staff everywhere! Ofsted HeadteacherChat #ShineOn #BurnBrighter

Half term so far: Deep clean ✔️ Attempt to get through the mountain of washing ✔️ Sodding it all off for family time✔️ Opening the work laptop ✖️ Eating and drinking way too much ✔️

We can praise Kompany all we want, and rightfully so, but this all starts with Alan Pace. He’s thrown himself into this club, moved his family across the world, and completely transformed us. Thank you Alan Pace 🙌

X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson criticises ITV after 'hell' during show. itv.com/news/2023-06-0…

🔊Calling all National Education Union members Govt has offered a 6.5% pay rise for teachers with extra money for schools to pay for it and action to tackle workload. We will be consulting members, with a recommendation to accept the offer from 18-28 July. You will be sent a unique link via

Red paint has been thrown over the BBC's London headquarters itv.com/news/london/20…

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Big cheers to our talented stars who've been chosen to represent the H&RV Schools District Football Team! Outshining 60 players from 10 schools is an incredible achievement! Well done Maddie, Ruby and Evie!