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Support staff ballot

Our support staff preliminary ballot has closed. Results have gone out to members and activists. Thank you to all who voted and worked so hard to turn out the vote.

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Abolish Ofsted

NEU members have made their feelings very clear: Ofsted causes more harm than good and we need urgent and fundamental reform.

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Progress 8

Time to rebalance an ineffective school accountability system and focus on helping education share its successes and support improvement.

Advice and publications

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Pay scales

Pay scales for teachers in various educational sectors across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including part-time, sixth form colleges, and independent schools.

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Maternity rights

Maternity rights and entitlements available to teachers and support staff in schools and colleges.

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Directed time

Directed time is when teachers are directed by their head teacher to be at work and available for work.

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Sarita Healey, 2022/23 NEU national rep of the year © Ben Broomfield

Become a rep

The more workplace based reps we have, the stronger the National Education Union will be. Why not become a rep in your school or college?

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NEU Annual Conference

NEU Annual Conference 2024 was held in Bournemouth in April. Click through for conference highlights, photo gallery and press releases.

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