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The NEU have agreed to pause the ballot that was set to launch on 3 October.
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Advice
Maternity rights
Maternity rights and entitlements available to teachers and support staff in schools and colleges.
Pay scales
Salary scales for teachers, support staff and leaders in schools and colleges in England and Wales.
TLR payments and other allowances
Advice on teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments and other allowances, including SEN / ALN.
Union journals
Educate November - December 2026
Stop School Cuts Campaigners lobby Labour conference, plus: Battle of Cable Street when fascists were stopped; 106yo Nora Gee shares incredible tales; ‘Utterly appalling’ new Ofsted regime
Lead. magazine summer 2026
Meet Debra Beale, new union president, plus: Ofsted Inquiry says radical action needed, the benefits of cleaner classroom air, making AI work for you.
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Resources for NEU reps to use in schools and colleges.
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