TLTP News
With only 4 months into 2018 London has already seen over 50 people killed in knife and gun crime. Many of the victims are teenagers who’ve either been caught up with the wrong crowd or been at the wrong place at the wrong time. Angela, a head of department at a secondary school in South… Read More
April 13, 2018
Job hunting can be stressful. Not only do you need to tailor your CV and cover letter for every role you apply to, there are so many different sites to use and so many rules to adhere to. It can be difficult to know what the best approach is to take. What’s more, facing a… Read More
April 5, 2018
Following yesterday’s (Wednesday 21st March 2018) announcement that more than one million NHS staff will receive at least a 6.5 per cent pay increase over three years, teaching unions are putting pressure on the government for a similar pay rise for school staff. The National Union of Education (NEU) is demanding an immediate 5… Read More
March 22, 2018
Andria Zafirakou an arts and textiles teacher from North London has been crowned the world’s best teacher in an Oscars-style awards ceremony in Dubai. Ms Zafirakou who works at Alperton Community School in Brent, beat teachers from more than 170 countries to scoop the $1m prize (£720,000). Ms Zafirakou’s success came from her… Read More
March 19, 2018
In an attempt to resolve the teacher recruitment crisis in England’s schools, Education Secretary Damian Hinds has promised to cut teachers’ workload. Although unions have welcomed the news, there is criticism as action on funding cuts and low teacher pay is needed to solve the crisis. Hinds addressed head teachers at the Association of… Read More
March 12, 2018
An art and textiles teacher from a north London has been shortlisted as one of 10 finalists in the running for a $1m global teaching prize. Andria Zafirakou, who works at Alperton community school in Brent, was chosen out of more than 30,000 nominations from more than 170 countries. The nominations were announced… Read More
February 20, 2018
When Daniella Lang took the role as headteacher at Brimsdown Primary School, she knew she had her work cut out. There had been two requires improvement Ofsted inspections, and it was judged to be in the lowest 10% for year 6 reading progress. She knew she had to do something to improve the troubling school… Read More
February 5, 2018
As Damian Hinds settles into the new role as Education Secretary he has spoken of the importance of instilling children with ‘soft skills’ from a young age in his first speech. He focused on how schools needed to prepare people for a shifting jobs market and the importance of skills in communication and developing character…. Read More
January 23, 2018
Damian Hinds becomes the new Education Secretary after Justine Greening resigns in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle. Mr Hinds, born in in London, in 1969, went to a Catholic grammar school in Altrincham, Manchester. He spent 18 years working in pubs, brewing and hotel industries before entering the world of politics. It was at the… Read More
January 9, 2018
Damian Hinds becomes the new Education Secretary after Justine Greening refuses job in Work & Pensions department in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle. Ms Greening held the post as Education Secretary since 14th July 2016 when she was appointed by the newly-elected Prime Minister Theresa May. She replaced Nicky Morgan as both Education Secretary and… Read More
January 9, 2018