Trade union recognition model agreement for sixth form colleges

The aim of this model recognition agreement is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to recognise the NEU in sixth form colleges.

Published: 05/02/2020

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Our model policies and policy checklists are designed to assist NEU reps in negotiating the best employment policies on behalf of our members.

Reps should strive to ensure policies are compliant with the NEU models.

Reps should consult members before agreeing new policies or changes to existing policies and should not agree policies that do not meet member expectations, any statutory requirements and NEU minimums.

Reps should always seek to work collaboratively with other unions.

If a policy is unacceptable, members should consider a collective response that may include taking industrial action. For further advice contact your NEU branch.

Trade union recognition agreement policy checklist

The aim of this policy checklist on trade union recognition is to assist NEU reps to assess whether a recognition agreement meets statutory requirements, as well as the requirements for an NEU compliant agreement.

Facilities model agreement

The aim of this model policy on facility time is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to give trade union representatives time off to undertake union duties.

Grievance procedure model policy

The aim of this model policy on grievance procedures is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to dealing with staff grievances.

Disciplinary procedure model policy

The aim of this model policy on disciplinary procedure is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to help and encourage all employees to achieve and maintain appropriate standards of behaviour and conduct.

Capability procedure model policy

The aim of this model policy on capability is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to seek to ensure that employees are assisted to achieve standards of performance.

Other sectors

Recognition model agreement for academies

The aim of this model agreement is to establish formal procedures for consultation and negotiation between academy trusts and unions, and to secure facilities for trade union representatives.

Recognition model agreement for independent schools

The aim of these model recognition and facility agreements is to provide a framework that independent schools can adopt to recognise the NEU.

Sixth form colleges

Teachers' pay and working conditions in sixth form colleges are decided in negotiations with the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association; the NEU leads the teachers’ side in negotiations.

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