When national debate normalises prejudice and even violence, this has a direct impact on young people and in schools and colleges.
Suicides have been linked to unmanageable workloads, national assessment procedures including inspections and league tables, and long working hours.
Students and schools are suffering the consequences of a teacher recruitment and retention crisis.
Members’ willingness to stand up to defend teacher pensions at The Girls’ Day School Trust and other disputes show that we can win.
Most teachers tell us that issues with facilities negatively impact the learning environment for their students.
We need investment in making mainstream schools more inclusive, not asking them to do more with less money and fewer staff.
NEU committed to intensify its campaign to win a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise and greater resources for schools and colleges.
The rise of mental health issues among students and the challenges in accessing support services.
We need to see an overhaul of the curriculum so that every student is taught a whole compliment of subjects playing to all strengths and interests.
Independent sector employers need to do far better by support staff. The NEU will campaign to make sure they do.
With a lack of funding and cuts to staff, the post-16 sector has been treated badly for years.
