It was your dedicated collective action – on picket lines, at rallies and demos, and by voting in our ballots – that moved the government and won that fully funded 5.5% pay rise.
Thanks to all our members for their hard work this year. Here’s to more success in 2025! #NEUChristmas
Over the last few weeks, we have been reflecting on some of successes of NEU members during 2024.
But we couldn’t reflect on 2024 without highlighting the pay award you and your colleagues won in September. #ValueEducation #NEUChristmas
Hollywood actor Jamie Kenna and NEU VP Sarah Kilpatrick launched a campaign in September to save Arts education and boost creativity in schools.
A November report by Sutton Trust highlighted the class divide in Arts access.
It's now up to the government to address this. #ArtsAndMinds #NEUChristmas
NEU members shared their views on curriculum and assessment reform during the government's review, which started in September due to NEU pressure.
@mrp-ict.bsky.social also commented on the current system. #NEUChristmas
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In November, more than 120 educators gathered in Manchester for our It’s Not OK anti-sexism training event.
Check out our It’s Not OK resource to help you challenge misogyny in your classroom 👉
https://buff.ly/3Pftf0v #ItsNotOK #NEUChristmas
Our Stop School Cuts campaign, supported by 10,000 parents, led to progress in school funding.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves added £2.3bn in the Budget.
While it's a start, it doesn't fully reverse previous cuts. Our campaign continues 👉 buff.ly/2GYAwOG #StopSchoolCuts #NEUChristmas
Thousands of sixth form college teachers have been on strike in November & December over pay & funding.
Members from 32 colleges are taking action over the injustice of some sixth form teachers not receiving the same 5.5% pay rise as others 👉 https://buff.ly/41kVOkA #PayUp24 #NEUChristmas
In October, we launched our Ofsted risk assessment guide to help schools address inspection risks👉https://buff.ly/3VtlcRt
Although the removal of one-word judgments in September was a positive step, we are still advocating for a supportive, effective, and fair system. #AbolishOfsted #NEUChristmas
In 2024, educators donated £156,137.21 to the NEU/Save the Children Gaza appeal.
This contribution aids Save the Children in providing crucial humanitarian support in Gaza.
Thanks to all districts, schools, and members who contributed. #ProudToBeNEU #NEUChristmas
In July parents joined educators on their picket lines at Balham and Eastwood maintained nurseries in London, to protest against job and funding cuts.
Maintained nurseries are the lifeblood of communities.
📺 Watch one parent's emotional tribute to nursery staff 👇#ValueEducation #NEUChristmas
This year we launched Maternity Matters to support pregnant women and new mothers at work.
These policies defend provisions for women, including those experiencing pregnancy loss, discrimination and barriers to returning to work 👉 https://buff.ly/41wPx5x #MaternityMatters #NEUChristmas
Our #NoChildLeftBehind van tour kicked off in July and travelled up and down the country to build support for free school meals.
While we welcome the government’s proposed free breakfast clubs, we’re calling on them to extend free meals to lunchtime 👉 https://buff.ly/3TaYhH2 #NEUChristmas
In October, educators and trade unionists protested against a fascist Tommy Robinson march.
NEU members participated in the Stand Up to Racism demonstration to oppose Robinson's influence and show resistance to far-right intimidation. #NEUChristmas
As educators and pupils begin their countdown to the holidays, we’re celebrating the collective action of members in 2024.
Across the country, educators have been campaigning and winning on issues affecting them and their pupils.
Join us to celebrate an NEU Christmas #ValueEducation #NEUChristmas
