Welcome to a brand new series of EduTalk!

As it remains such an important issue for teachers and school leaders, we wanted to explore the growing issue of industrial action in schools, particularly in light of the recent teacher pay offer. We couldn't think of a better guest to discuss it with than Pepé Di’Isaio, General Secretary of ASCL, the Association of School and College Leaders.

Pepe is typically insightful, open and direct. He brings balance and perspective as well as humour, which is essential when you work in education!

We discuss a range of issues including the fragmentation of education, the impact of falling rolls and budget cuts, the pressure of SEND costs, the challenges around behaviour and more.

We also speculate on how far action will extend into the coming se ...