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• September school strikes possible as rebel teachers in England set to reject pay offer

  22-07-2023 14:11
  
  Some local branches to defy teaching unions’ advice to accept deal over recruitment concernsStrikes in schools across England may still happen in September, after local branches of the largest union representing teachers told the Observer this weekend that they would vote against the proposed pay offer.Two weeks ago the government announced that it would accept the recommendation of the independent School Teachers’ Review Body for a 6.5% pay rise for most teachers from September, and
  
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• Young country diary: Crunchy gooseberries and a peaceful pond – I love our school garden! | Robyn

  22-07-2023 12:00
  
  Lancashire: It’s nice and cool being in our outdoor classroom, and the views of the Lake District are like a paintingOne of the best things about summer in our school is our garden. The roses are as red as a blazing fire. The pond is so peaceful when the fountain water is splashing. The tadpoles swim in and out of the leaves and moss. The greenery is as fresh as newly picked daisies.The outdoor classroom is as cool as a blowing fan. The view of the Lake District is like a landscape paintin
  
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