About the conference
The support staff conference brings together support staff members from across the union to discuss the issues affecting their roles, share experiences and help shape union policy. The conference provides an opportunity for members to hear from guest speakers, take part in debates and network with colleagues from across the country.
Who can attend?
This conference is open to NEU members who hold support staff membership. Places are allocated through the conference application process and attendance is subject to eligibility criteria and available capacity.
How to apply
Applications for this event have now closed
Funding your place
As part of the application process, we will ask your district if they are willing to fund your attendance at conference. Without their support you cannot be given a place.
You are encouraged to get in touch with them when you apply to support your application.
Click here to find your district contact information
Members of the support staff national council, whose work is explained in more detail here are funded centrally so district funding approval is not required.
How you can effect change in the union
The support staff conference isn’t just about listening to speakers and taking part in workshops, it plays a key role in setting the union’s policy. Every delegate will have the opportunity to submit a motion which could be chosen to go straight to the union’s annual conference where rules are made and the strategy for the next year is decided.
The support staff conference will also elect six members to represent the views of support staff members at annual conference, usually held in the week before Easter. All expenses, including travel and accommodation will be covered.
Please see here for more information on annual conference 2027.