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School teachers' pay 2026/27 and 2027/28

This page brings together all the information you will need in relation to school teachers’ pay in 2026/27, 27/28 and 28/29. The LGA provides the secretariat for NEOST (National Employers Organisation for School Teachers).

HICM: Intermediate Care: West Sussex

Colleagues in West Sussex were experiencing high demand for long-term adult social care services, needs becoming more complex, and continued financial pressures. Action was taken to strengthen reablement as a core intervention, promoting independence and managing long term care demand. The Community Reablement Service was recommissioned, with approximately £0.72m additional investment. 

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HICM: Intermediate Care: Croydon

In 2017, Croydon Council, the local NHS Commissioning body, local health providers and voluntary organisations formed the One Croydon Alliance. They signed a legally binding 10 year agreement to work as one system, with shared goals and shared responsibility for local people’s wellbeing.

Case Study

Head teachers’ pay

Q1. Can governors alter the head teacher’s pay range and if so in what circumstances and through what process? A: The headteacher’s pay range is

Step Ahead: case studies

Supporting those leaving care is an enormous but thoroughly rewarding responsibility. Our case study page showcases some of the great support councils have provided for care leavers.

Reshaping Financial Support

The Reshaping Financial Support Action Learning Programme will work collaboratively with local authorities to build on existing good practice and accelerate further development, coordination and innovation in the support delivered to improve the financial circumstances of low income households.

Showing leadership

A more strategic approach to procurement should be at the heart of thinking for councillors and decision-makers in local authorities.