National Education Union

National Education Union

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The National Education Union represents the majority of teachers and education professionals in the UK. It's time to #ValueEducation.

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📢 Developing Middle Leaders Blending theory and research with practical application, this online programme is designed to support middle managers to develop confidence and leadership skills. 📆 21 January - 20 May. 💷 £100 (subsidised by NEU). ✍️ Sign up 👉 bit.ly/4jB6c0V #SaveEducation

📚 The NEU is with you throughout your career in education. As an NEU member, you have access to a wide range of free and substantially discounted professional development opportunities throughout the year. Topics include: SEND, behaviour and much more. Learn more👉 bit.ly/4B8Gya2 #SaveEducation

🍂 Free SEND webinars this autumn! Join our free webinars this term, exclusive to NEU members. Build your understanding and develop practical strategies to support students. Topics include: ▶️ADHD ▶️Dyslexia (primary) ▶️Neurodivergent-friendly classrooms And more!

The Food Foundation@foodfoundation.bsky.social

𝟳𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 in households on Universal Credit are missing out on vital Healthy Start support due to strict eligibility criteria. So we're leading a coalition of 100+ organisations calling for the govt to fix the scheme. Please like & share: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pjw...

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𝟳𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 in households on Universal Credit are missing out on vital Healthy Start support due to strict eligibility criteria. So we're leading a coalition of 100+ organisations calling for the govt to fix the scheme. Please like & share: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pjw...

youtube.comEvery child deserves a Healthy StartYouTube video by The Food Foundation

One year since the introduction of Ofsted's new framework, inspections continue to cause anxiety, stress and unsustainable workload for staff and school leaders. Ofsted isn't fit for purpose. We need a new inspection system that is supportive, effective and fair.

Schools must provide supportive environments where staff feel able to discuss their experiences without fear of discrimination or disadvantage. During #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, the NEU aims to raise awareness and improve workplace support for educators who experience baby loss.

🔊 Mental Health & Wellbeing Webinar Series. Explore practical approaches to mental health and wellbeing with our free expert-led webinar series. 🍂 Covering a range of topics, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Starts 9 September. ✍️ Sign up today.👉 bit.ly/4xcXwlg #SaveEducation

Daniel Kebede, NEU general secretary, reflects on Ofsted’s new inspection framework one year on, as NEU research reveals the damaging impact of inspections on staff workload and wellbeing.

📢 Free NEU CPD webinars this October! 📚 Take a look at what’s on our programme this month. From developing strategic thinking and bringing Shakespeare to life to supporting learners with maths difficulties, there’s plenty to explore.

🔊 Mental Health & Wellbeing Webinar Series. Explore practical approaches to mental health and wellbeing with our free expert-led webinar series. 🍂 Covering a range of topics, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Starts 9 September. ✍️ Sign up today.👉 bit.ly/4xcXwlg #SaveEducation

NEU wins fully funded teacher pay offer from the education secretary 📣 This is a major milestone in our #SaveEducation campaign 🎊 The fight to end austerity in the classroom continues, but we thank members for their campaign to win this concession from government.

🚨Urgent message from the GS: the pay award is now fully funded. 🚨 Education Secretary Lucy Powell has written to confirm the additional money for educator pay awards in England to be fully funded. This is a significant win for every member. Read more here. 👇https://bit.ly/3TbqhQC

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‼️NEW SCHOOL CUTS FIGURES ANNOUNCED‼️ ➡️ Last year, we lost another £300 MILLION from our budgets. Schools have now lost £4.5 BILLION in funding since 2010. Find out how much your school has lost here📍👇 schoolcuts.org.uk

9,259 attacks on education were recorded worldwide between 2024–25. Today, on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the NEU stands in solidarity with educators and students in conflict zones. The government must uphold international law and protect education from attack.

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This weekend, masked, far-right thugs descended on Dover and Portsmouth to intimidate and shout. It’s up to us to reject this hate. Brave RNLI volunteers do that daily, saving lives at sea. We must follow their example and choose unity over division.

🔊 Mental Health & Wellbeing Webinar Series. Explore practical approaches to mental health and wellbeing with our free expert-led webinar series. 🍂 Covering a range of topics, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Starts 9 September. ✍️ Sign up today.👉 bit.ly/4xcXwlg #SaveEducation

Educators were asked how long they planned on staying in education. Almost half said they were considering leaving in the next five years. The pressure is on for the new government to deliver an education system that works for everyone. Read more below. 👇 https://bbc.in/4qNGmYV

bbc.co.ukUrgent action needed to stop teachers quitting, says Liberal DemocratsA survey by the party suggested almost half of teachers reported considering quitting the classroom in the next five years.

🔊 Mental Health & Wellbeing Webinar Series. Explore practical approaches to mental health and wellbeing with our free expert-led webinar series. 🍂 Covering a range of topics, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Starts 9 September. ✍️ Sign up today.👉 bit.ly/4xcXwlg #SaveEducation

🔊 Mental Health & Wellbeing Webinar Series. Explore practical approaches to mental health and wellbeing with our free expert-led webinar series. 🍂 Covering a range of topics, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Starts 9 September. ✍️ Sign up today.👉 bit.ly/4xcXwlg #SaveEducation

✊ Want to get involved in the Save Education campaign? Join the NEU Save Education conference from 19-20 September at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport. The conference is open to all NEU members, especially those who are not yet workplace reps.

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a properly funded school. Schools cannot continue to do more with less.  Our members will be balloted for strike action from October 3 #SaveEducation

Children and young people should not have to pay the price for underfunding. Our members need to see a government committed to increasing school funding along with significant steps towards pay restoration. From 3 October, our members will be asked to vote on strike action. #SaveEducation

📣 Free CPD for students, ECTs and trainee teachers. Join our NEU CPD webinars designed to support you at the start of your teaching career. ▪️ Behaviour management essentials | 27 August | 11am ▪️ ECTs: preparing for the year ahead | 3 September | 3.15pm Open to non-members.

✨ Make a difference with the NEU. ✨ The NEU is your union, and we want you to get involved. Every member has a voice, and every voice helps shape the future of education. Join the NEU and be part of something different. 🔗 bit.ly/3TOYcOT #MakeADifference #JoinTheNEU