July 2019

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Your questions answered on sickness entitlement, attending meetings about sickness absence, maternity pay, flexible working and allegations against staff members.

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Workload

We want teachers to have time for teaching to ensure they can give each child the education they deserve. It’s time to take back your time for teaching.

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Help & Advice

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Maternity rights

As well as statutory maternity rights, most teachers are also covered by the maternity rights scheme for teachers, set out in the Burgundy Book national agreement on conditions of service.

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Asbestos in schools

Advice on dealing with asbestos problems in schools, including the law on asbestos removal and management in schools.

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NEU Mental Health Charter

This charter, when followed, will help to ensure that the way work is organised does not cause or contribute to ill-health.

Campaign on key issues

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The frightening impact of SEND cuts

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Educate Jul/Aug 2019

Your July-August edition of Educate magazine: Taking SEND funding fight to the streets; TA in Windrush nightmare; the impact of knife crime; Chicago teachers on their strike successes.

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Become a rep

The more workplace based reps we have, the stronger the National Education Union will be. Why not become a rep or contact in your school or college?

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LGBT+ events

Here you can find LGBT+ and Pride events happening near you or host an event yourself.

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Learning and events

The National Education Union is committed to bringing you the best professional development and union training.

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Our Mission

NEU is a campaigning union with a clear vision of what our education system should look like. Together, we want to shape the future of education for the benefit of teachers, support staff, leaders and pupils.

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