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JNC coroners management side circular to local authorities - pay and next steps

In our last circular issued on 12 June we gave a further update on the coroner’s pay bargaining situation. Since then, the Ministry of Justice has shared with us correspondence between the CSEW and the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. With their permission we share that correspondence with you as an appendix to this circular.

Deduction of a day’s pay

Q: What deduction should be made from salary if the teacher takes a day authorised (or unauthorised) unpaid leave?? A1: If you contractually follow

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.