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.
After 12 weeks in post, some supply teachers are still waiting for the pay they’re owed.
This shows the system is failing. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
Write to your MP today and demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government action is NOW
This shows the system is failing. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
Write to your MP today and demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government action is NOW
November 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
After 12 weeks in post, some supply teachers are still waiting for the pay they’re owed.
This shows the system is failing. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
Write to your MP today and demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government action is NOW
This shows the system is failing. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
Write to your MP today and demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government action is NOW
Landmark victory for support staff at Cathedral Schools Trust (CST)! 💪
After 4 days of joint strike action with UNISON, NEU members at CST schools in Bristol and North Somerset reached a settlement with the employer following years of underpayment.
Through collective action, change happens.
After 4 days of joint strike action with UNISON, NEU members at CST schools in Bristol and North Somerset reached a settlement with the employer following years of underpayment.
Through collective action, change happens.
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Landmark victory for support staff at Cathedral Schools Trust (CST)! 💪
After 4 days of joint strike action with UNISON, NEU members at CST schools in Bristol and North Somerset reached a settlement with the employer following years of underpayment.
Through collective action, change happens.
After 4 days of joint strike action with UNISON, NEU members at CST schools in Bristol and North Somerset reached a settlement with the employer following years of underpayment.
Through collective action, change happens.
📢 Stop the Agency Rip Off!
NEU report reveals how supply teachers are underpaid and denied pensions while agencies profit from school funding. 🔗 bit.ly/3J9LmWt
Read the full report and write to your MP today to demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
NEU report reveals how supply teachers are underpaid and denied pensions while agencies profit from school funding. 🔗 bit.ly/3J9LmWt
Read the full report and write to your MP today to demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
📢 Stop the Agency Rip Off!
NEU report reveals how supply teachers are underpaid and denied pensions while agencies profit from school funding. 🔗 bit.ly/3J9LmWt
Read the full report and write to your MP today to demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
NEU report reveals how supply teachers are underpaid and denied pensions while agencies profit from school funding. 🔗 bit.ly/3J9LmWt
Read the full report and write to your MP today to demand change.👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
Schools are in crisis, yet in its Budget government has failed to act. Without a change in direction and real investment in education, we will fight to save our schools.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/teacher-strikes-inevitable-after-budget-warns-union-leader
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/teacher-strikes-inevitable-after-budget-warns-union-leader
Teacher Strikes in 2026 'Inevitable' After Budget, Warns Union Leader
The leader of the largest education union has told PoliticsHome that industrial action next year is inevitable unless schools are given more fundin...
www.politicshome.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Schools are in crisis, yet in its Budget government has failed to act. Without a change in direction and real investment in education, we will fight to save our schools.
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/teacher-strikes-inevitable-after-budget-warns-union-leader
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/teacher-strikes-inevitable-after-budget-warns-union-leader
Official forecasts warn that planned SEND spending could lead to a real-terms cut in per-pupil funding, but the Budget did nothing to address the continued underfunding of schools.
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Official forecasts warn that planned SEND spending could lead to a real-terms cut in per-pupil funding, but the Budget did nothing to address the continued underfunding of schools.
56% of NEU primary members said that keeping statutory assessments in place will further narrow the curriculum.
The government still has time to listen to the profession and scrap SATs in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government still has time to listen to the profession and scrap SATs in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
56% of NEU primary members said that keeping statutory assessments in place will further narrow the curriculum.
The government still has time to listen to the profession and scrap SATs in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government still has time to listen to the profession and scrap SATs in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government is proposing reducing GCSE exam time.
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that students can’t show what they are capable of when assessed only using exams.
We are asking the government to go further and end exam-only assessment. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that students can’t show what they are capable of when assessed only using exams.
We are asking the government to go further and end exam-only assessment. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The government is proposing reducing GCSE exam time.
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that students can’t show what they are capable of when assessed only using exams.
We are asking the government to go further and end exam-only assessment. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that students can’t show what they are capable of when assessed only using exams.
We are asking the government to go further and end exam-only assessment. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
Although the removal of the two-child benefit cap is welcome, we cannot accept the continued underfunding of our schools.
Educators believed Labour would fix the problems in our schools and colleges, not allow them to continue.
The government must change course.
Educators believed Labour would fix the problems in our schools and colleges, not allow them to continue.
The government must change course.
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Although the removal of the two-child benefit cap is welcome, we cannot accept the continued underfunding of our schools.
Educators believed Labour would fix the problems in our schools and colleges, not allow them to continue.
The government must change course.
Educators believed Labour would fix the problems in our schools and colleges, not allow them to continue.
The government must change course.
Agency fees are soaring across all school types, hitting schools supporting the most vulnerable hardest. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Agency fees are soaring across all school types, hitting schools supporting the most vulnerable hardest. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
A new NEU survey shows that there is no support for SATs role in a broad and balanced curriculum.
We are asking the government to change tack in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
We are asking the government to change tack in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A new NEU survey shows that there is no support for SATs role in a broad and balanced curriculum.
We are asking the government to change tack in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
We are asking the government to change tack in their response to the curriculum and assessment review. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
100 million meals delivered in London under the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's universal free school meal scheme – an amazing achievement!
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
November 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
100 million meals delivered in London under the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's universal free school meal scheme – an amazing achievement!
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
No child can learn when they’re hungry, and the NEU is proud to stand alongside such a ground breaking campaign.
75% of NEU primary members said that the curriculum and assessment review keeping primary assessments in place will damage engagement and wellbeing. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government should change course now.
The government should change course now.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
75% of NEU primary members said that the curriculum and assessment review keeping primary assessments in place will damage engagement and wellbeing. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government should change course now.
The government should change course now.
Today, we’re marking a whopping 100 million meals delivered in London under Sadiq Khan's #FreeSchoolMealsForAll scheme – amazing!
Our members know that children can’t learn when they’re hungry – London is living proof of what can be achieved with political will.
Our members know that children can’t learn when they’re hungry – London is living proof of what can be achieved with political will.
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today, we’re marking a whopping 100 million meals delivered in London under Sadiq Khan's #FreeSchoolMealsForAll scheme – amazing!
Our members know that children can’t learn when they’re hungry – London is living proof of what can be achieved with political will.
Our members know that children can’t learn when they’re hungry – London is living proof of what can be achieved with political will.
🎉 Today’s the day!.
Bring your banners, your mates, and your voice.
We march for public services, dignity, and justice.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
Bring your banners, your mates, and your voice.
We march for public services, dignity, and justice.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎉 Today’s the day!.
Bring your banners, your mates, and your voice.
We march for public services, dignity, and justice.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
Bring your banners, your mates, and your voice.
We march for public services, dignity, and justice.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that the government’s new Year 8 reading test will reduce time for other curriculum subjects. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government must halt these plans immediately to allow for a broad curriculum in secondary schools.
The government must halt these plans immediately to allow for a broad curriculum in secondary schools.
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that the government’s new Year 8 reading test will reduce time for other curriculum subjects. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government must halt these plans immediately to allow for a broad curriculum in secondary schools.
The government must halt these plans immediately to allow for a broad curriculum in secondary schools.
Brian Metcalf, chair of the independent sector national council, addressed delegates at the 2025 NEU independent sector conference, highlighting the challenges and successes in the sector and explaining how NEU reps and members can drive real change in their workplaces.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Brian Metcalf, chair of the independent sector national council, addressed delegates at the 2025 NEU independent sector conference, highlighting the challenges and successes in the sector and explaining how NEU reps and members can drive real change in their workplaces.
⏰ TOMORROW, we march. ⌛
For schools. For fair pay. For public services.
Join teachers, parents, and campaigners to say NO to austerity.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm | Tues 25 Nov
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
For schools. For fair pay. For public services.
Join teachers, parents, and campaigners to say NO to austerity.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm | Tues 25 Nov
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
⏰ TOMORROW, we march. ⌛
For schools. For fair pay. For public services.
Join teachers, parents, and campaigners to say NO to austerity.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm | Tues 25 Nov
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
For schools. For fair pay. For public services.
Join teachers, parents, and campaigners to say NO to austerity.
📍 Downing Street | 🕕 6pm | Tues 25 Nov
Find out more👉 thepeoplesassembly.org.uk
#NoMoreAusterity
Ed Harlow, NEU vice president, speaking to delegates at the 2025 NEU independent sector conference over the weekend.
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ed Harlow, NEU vice president, speaking to delegates at the 2025 NEU independent sector conference over the weekend.
Highlights from the NEU independent sector conference 2025, held this weekend at NEU HQ in Hamilton House, London.
November 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Highlights from the NEU independent sector conference 2025, held this weekend at NEU HQ in Hamilton House, London.
🚀 Our Stop the Agency Rip Off campaign is still live!
Supply teachers are underpaid, denied pensions, and agencies are making excessive profits.
We need you to write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government to act is NOW!
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
Supply teachers are underpaid, denied pensions, and agencies are making excessive profits.
We need you to write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government to act is NOW!
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🚀 Our Stop the Agency Rip Off campaign is still live!
Supply teachers are underpaid, denied pensions, and agencies are making excessive profits.
We need you to write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government to act is NOW!
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
Supply teachers are underpaid, denied pensions, and agencies are making excessive profits.
We need you to write to your MP today and demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
The time for government to act is NOW!
#StopTheAgencyRipOff
📢 Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
Join us for free webinars on a range of topics covering student mental health.
📅 24-27 November
Most sessions are recorded.
🖊️ Sign up to access recordings. 👉 bit.ly/mentalhealthNOV25
#ValueEducation
Join us for free webinars on a range of topics covering student mental health.
📅 24-27 November
Most sessions are recorded.
🖊️ Sign up to access recordings. 👉 bit.ly/mentalhealthNOV25
#ValueEducation
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢 Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
Join us for free webinars on a range of topics covering student mental health.
📅 24-27 November
Most sessions are recorded.
🖊️ Sign up to access recordings. 👉 bit.ly/mentalhealthNOV25
#ValueEducation
Join us for free webinars on a range of topics covering student mental health.
📅 24-27 November
Most sessions are recorded.
🖊️ Sign up to access recordings. 👉 bit.ly/mentalhealthNOV25
#ValueEducation
Through the NEU + Save the Children UK: Raising hope for children in crisis appeal launched today on #WorldChildrensDay, NEU members and districts can stand in solidarity with children in the world’s toughest places. #RaisingHope
Donate now👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
Donate now👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Through the NEU + Save the Children UK: Raising hope for children in crisis appeal launched today on #WorldChildrensDay, NEU members and districts can stand in solidarity with children in the world’s toughest places. #RaisingHope
Donate now👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
Donate now👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
The schools supporting the most vulnerable pupils face the biggest agency mark-ups.
Supply agencies are exploiting need, not supporting it. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
Supply agencies are exploiting need, not supporting it. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The schools supporting the most vulnerable pupils face the biggest agency mark-ups.
Supply agencies are exploiting need, not supporting it. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
Supply agencies are exploiting need, not supporting it. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
Children everywhere deserve to grow up safe, healthy and learning.
That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund.
Donate to our appeal 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund.
Donate to our appeal 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Children everywhere deserve to grow up safe, healthy and learning.
That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund.
Donate to our appeal 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund.
Donate to our appeal 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
This #WorldChildrensDay, the NEU stands with the 210 million children across the world who require lifesaving humanitarian assistance.
We are proud to launch our new fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK to support children in crisis.
Donate here👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/neu...
We are proud to launch our new fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK to support children in crisis.
Donate here👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/neu...
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
This #WorldChildrensDay, the NEU stands with the 210 million children across the world who require lifesaving humanitarian assistance.
We are proud to launch our new fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK to support children in crisis.
Donate here👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/neu...
We are proud to launch our new fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK to support children in crisis.
Donate here👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/neu...