Equality is a key priority of the union, to ensure that its members have a voice in the union, in the classroom and in broader society, and do not face barriers to promotion, representation or participation. We believe that all children and young people should have equal access to a good school and an education system which treats staff and those they teach fairly.
This toolkit is aimed at school representatives and teacher governors in all schools and FE colleges, including independent schools in England and Wales. It will also be a useful resource for Division Secretaries and Equalities Officers.
How to deal with cases of harassment and bullying of NEU members.
The legal definitions of race discrimination, who is protected, and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
The NEU Trans Equality Toolkit provides information for education staff on transitioning in school/college.
The duty to make reasonable adjustments requires school and college leaders to proactively identify barriers (both physical and attitudinal) to the inclusion of disabled people in the workplace.
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.
Who is protected from religion or belief harassment and the first steps you should take if you think you are being subjected to such harassment.
Who is protected from discrimination on grounds of religion or belief and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
Who is protected from age discrimination and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
Who is protected from harassment on grounds of age and the first steps you should take if you think you are being subjected to such harassment.
Who is protected from harassment on grounds of sexual orientation, and the first steps you should take if you think you have been harassed at work.
Who is protected from sexual orientation discrimination, and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
Who is protected from harassment on grounds of transgender status,and the first steps you should take if you think you have been harassed at work.
Who is protected from transgender discrimination, and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
Who is protected from sexual harassment and the first steps you should take if you think you are being subjected to such harassment.
Trade union victimisation, who is protected from it and the first steps you should take if you think you have been victimised at work.
The legal definition of harassment on grounds of disability, who is protected and the first steps you should take if you think you are being subjected to such harassment.
The legal definition of disability discrimination, who is protected and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
Issues which often arise in relation to medical assessments at work.
The legal definitions of sex discrimination, who is protected and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
The legal definitions of pregnancy and maternity discrimination, who is protected and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
How to deal with cases of harassment and bullying of NEU members.
The legal definitions of race discrimination, who is protected, and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.
The legal definition of racial harassment, who is protected and the first steps you should take if you think you are being subjected to racial harassment.
Resources which have been developed, used and shared by teachers for teachers, to help everyone show support for refugees, find out more about their experiences, and make new connections in their communities.
The campaign for equal pay has a long history; one which is still ongoing.
In the last few years there has been much work done, raising awareness and increasing the visibility of transgender issues.
The use of verbal abuse as a form of bullying of disabled children and young people is widespread. This has a significant negative impact on self-esteem and achievement.
The right to vote was a hard-won milestone in the battle for equality
Each year across the UK 3 million women experience violence, and there are many more living with the legacies of abuse experienced in the past.
The NEU is concerned about how poverty disproportionately affects women.
This toolkit is aimed at school representatives and teacher governors in all schools and FE colleges, including independent schools in England and Wales. It will also be a useful resource for Division Secretaries and Equalities Officers.
The results of UK Feminista and NEU’s groundbreaking study are clear: schools, education bodies and Government must take urgent action to tackle sexism in schools.
The NEU Trans Equality Toolkit provides information for education staff on transitioning in school/college.
