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Teachers 'strike continues, after an unsuccessful settlement reached on pension reforms

The teachers' strike will go ahead on Thursday after ministers failed to reach a settlement with union leaders over pension reforms. After two hours of talks, the unions and government were still fundamentally divided, said Brendan Barber, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress.

The National Union of Teachers estimates that up to 85% of England's primary and secondary schoold either closed or partially closed, sending millions of children at home.

The heated debate among readers continue to monitor the website.

bloody tories wrote:

I 'm tired of all these proposals that striking is somehow immoral. It 'sa fundamental right of all people have the power to cut its work force. Anything else is slavery.

"We are an institution confident enough that we have ignored the direction of travel, if we hadn 't really was true. We belong to us, not to a political party, and we agree with this decision as part of our school and its children \. "

Not everyone is satisfied with the decision.

• How can schools hope to many students before big fights ever, that the new government to achieve GCSE targets? The Ramsgate School was one of the worst in Britain. But after serving as Marlowe Academy opened it again succeeded in increasing the scores of students to join the national average. Yet only 14% of students achieved at the School of the recently introduced Ebacc standard, so it crashes back down to the bottom of rankings.

• European scientists with a new trial, arts and humanities journals categorize outraged.

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• A study by the National Autistic Society shows many autistic children having to wait a year or more to get help at school. 18% of the parents of children with the condition even said they had to go to a tribunal to win the right help for their child, reports the Independent

The Saatchi gallery is holding a private view for teachers to see its exhibition The Shape of Things to Come: New Sculpture on Friday 1 July from 7-9pm. It'll include a free guided tour, exhibition guides and refreshments. Please email admin@saatchigallery.com to book, providing your name and school contact details.

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Distinctiveness and branding in higher education

Making the most of media opportunities to enhance your school's profile

Whether it's sharing good news or handling a crisis, headteachers and school management teams need to be able to handle the media in all of its forms. This one-day seminar in association with the NAHT is essential for new and aspiring heads as well as established school leaders who wish to update their knowledge. It includes a session on social media.

September 20, London.

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