Mike Baker investigates the impact of Coalition Government's June 2010 austerity budget and the imminent arrival of more Academies on pay and their pensions for teachers. This programme explores how the 2011-2013 public sector pay freeze, the recommended Pay Review Body increase, and the announced review on public sector pensions will effect teacher pay and pensions. Andrew Morris, Assistant Secretary for Pay and Pensions at the NUT and Lindsay Wharmby, a school funding expert, offer their views. Mike Baker visits Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate School in Tower Hamlets to find out the views of staff. They discuss how the proposed pay changes will affect them and what effect it will have on morale in the profession. Mike also speaks with Heath Monk, CEO of Future Leaders, to gain a perspective on how the freedoms of Academy Schools might impact on pay and conditions.

Video Series: Need To Know
Release Date 2010