Press releases

Every child deserves a good education and the chance to thrive. We want to see a redesigned education system with increased access to vital specialists.

While much in the review is welcome, there is more to do to fix the fundamental problems facing schools. 

We cannot state enough how important it is that the real cost of the pay rise makes it to every school in Wales

The NEU is backing three proposals from Tax Justice UK as to how greater funding for schools could be found through achievable, credible tax reforms.

These cuts will lead to schools shedding subjects, losing support staff, and cutting back on basic maintenance to balance the books.

The government needs a plan not just for recruitment but retention also, and one that addresses schools‘ real-terms funding shortfall.

Holding down education funding runs counter to promises to improve schools and to increase the life chances of children brought up in poverty.

National Foundation for Educational Research report shows pupils returning from absence need individual support rather than fines and bribery.

The Spring Statement will cause deep anger among education staff because it does not address the key issue preventing schools and colleges from supporting children and young people - a lack of funding.

Where is the funding to build an inclusive education system?

Our members will recognise the problems raised : insufficient funding, an unbalanced focus on academic attainment, and depleted early years provision