New support article: 👩‍🏫Unpaid parental leave for teachers. www.edapt.org.uk/support/know...

Unpaid parental leave for teachers

Considering unpaid parental leave? Discover how it allows teachers to focus on family and childcare during important moments.

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Teacher Pay Deal 2026 and what it actually means for teachers

The 2026 teacher pay award is 3.5%, rising to 3% in 2027. Use our free calculator to see your new salary, whether it beats inflation, and who funds it.

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Newly introduced legislation has a significant impact on the employment rights of teachers and other staff. Alistair Wood of @edaptuk.bsky.social explains how it will affect schools and trusts

Employment Rights Act: what does it mean for teachers and schools?

The key legislative changes to employment rights that heads and HR teams need to be aware for the year ahead – and beyond

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📣Calling all primary school staff in England The Open Innovation Team based in HM Government is currently running a short survey on breakfast clubs. It’s open to all staff, schools with or without breakfast clubs, & takes under 10 mins. A great opportunity to help shape current and future policy.

🧵What should schools expect from education policy in 2026? In a series of articles for @tesmagazine.bsky.social, experts take a look at important developments on the way for workforce, funding, curriculum, behaviour and SEND. First up, @edaptuk.bsky.social's Alistair Wood on workforce.

Why 2026 will be a pivotal year for the school workforce

The convergence of numerous decisions on pay, funding and workforce will mean the risk of industrial action is high this calendar year, writes Alistair Wood

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Could summer term strikes be a reality? The risk is high due to the convergence of decisions on pay, funding and workforce, says @edaptuk.bsky.social’s Alistair Wood

Why 2026 will be a pivotal year for the school workforce

The convergence of numerous decisions on pay, funding and workforce will mean the risk of industrial action is high this calendar year, writes Alistair Wood

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Full Subscription - Edapt

A full Edapt subscription provides you with: Extended hours front line support and advice, support throughout any allegations made against you, accompaniment at disciplinary and grievance, representat...

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Edapt@edaptuk.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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Parent allegations against teachers have increased by a third in just one year, @edaptuk.bsky.social data shared exclusively with Tes reveals

Parent allegations against teachers rise by a third

Research showing an increase in allegations highlights a ‘fraying of relationships’ between families and schools, warns parents’ charity

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Find out what the 2025 Budget means for schools and teachers in England. We summarise the key announcements on SEND funding, teacher pay, school budgets, and wider measures affecting children. www.edapt.org.uk/blog/2025/11...

2025 Budget: How will it affect teachers and schools?

Find out what the 2025 Budget means for schools and teachers in England. We summarise the key announcements on SEND funding, teacher pay, school budgets, and wider measures affecting children. Edapt p...

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Edapt: Edu-legal support for teachers and school staff

Edapt provides teachers and school staff with casework services and edu-legal support in individual employment disputes and allegations. We’re apolitical and independent. A bit like a union, but diffe...

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☀️Is there a maximum classroom temperature? edapt.org.uk/support/know... 🏫The School Premises (England) Regulations 2012 (which applies to maintained schools) do not specify maximum classroom temperatures for any parts of a school.

Is there a maximum classroom temperature? - Edapt

Maximum classroom temperatures can be a hot topic for discussion during the summer months. GOV.UK explains that during working hours the temperature in all indoor workplaces must be reasonable.

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