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Newly updated Burgundy Book launched for school teachers

A handbook setting out the conditions of service for school teachers in England and Wales has been updated for the first time in over two decades.

The Burgundy Book is a national agreement between the five teacher unions and the national employers (NEOST).

Newly updated Burgundy Book launched for school teachers

Supporting a great school food culture, 23 May 2023

Chair’s welcome and introduction Myles Bremner, Former Director, School Food Plan and Chief Executive, Bremner and Co Cost benefit of free school

Supporting a great school food culture, 23 May 2023

LGA response to DfE consultation: Stable Homes, Built on Love

It is helpful to acknowledge the multi-agency nature of child protection work. By including this as one of the pillars, we hope to see more done to hold partners to account, for example ensuring that children and families can access appropriate mental health services where this is key to keeping them safe and well. There is no reference within these pillars to the importance of properly resourcing the system.

LGA response to DfE consultation: Stable Homes, Built on Love

Disabled Councillors Leadership Programme

We have partnered with Disability Rights UK to offer a bespoke leadership programme for disabled councillors. We are committed to supporting under-represented groups in local government and we understand the value of providing councillors with learning opportunities alongside peers with shared experience.

Disabled Councillors Leadership Programme