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DISADVANTAGED children have experienced the greatest loss and inequality during the Covid-19 pandemic, TUC Congress heard today.
Teachers’ union NASUWT called on Tory ministers to support teachers as they help pupils recover from months of lost learning, by investing in schools and the education workforce.
The call came as part of a composite motion calling for a post-pandemic plan for all public services, moved by Unison, which passed without opposition.
Investing the £75 billion slated for defence spending on a green new deal, healthcare and education would create jobs and help communities far more than weapons spending, argues UCU general secretary JO GRADY
With 12,000 fewer teachers since 2010 and dwindling resources, Scotland’s schools desperately need investment to support diverse learners rather than empty promises from politicians, writes ANDREA BRADLEY
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people
With 170,000 children living in poverty in north-east England and teachers leaving in droves over 20 per cent real-terms pay cuts since 2010, all while private companies siphon off billions, it is time to unite and fight for education, writes MATT WRACK