The Prime Minister, , the Education Secretary,
, the General Secretaries of
the four education unions - Mary Bousted, Kevin Courtney, Geoff
Barton, Paul Whiteman and Patrick Roach - and General Secretary
Elect of NEU, Daniel Kebede, said:
“This is the largest ever recommendation from the School
Teachers’ Review Body (STRB). A 6.5% increase for teachers and
school leaders recognises the vital role that teachers play in
our country and ensures that teaching will continue to be an
attractive profession. The Government has accepted the STRB’s
recommendation and has agreed to bring forward wider reforms to
reduce teacher and leader workload in partnership with all four
unions.
“Importantly, the Government’s offer is properly funded for
schools. The Government has committed that all schools will
receive additional funding above what was proposed in March -
building on the additional £2 billion given to schools in the
Autumn Statement. The Government will also provide a hardship
fund of up to £40 million to support those schools facing the
greatest financial challenges.
“ASCL, NAHT, NASUWT and NEU will now put this deal to members,
with a recommendation to accept the STRB recommendation. This
deal will allow teachers and school leaders to call off strike
action and resume normal relations with government.”
