Press releases

Roll out of Best Start Family Hubs

Date: 06/07/2025

This is a really good idea, but the funding will have to be at the right level to reap the benefits

Child poverty

School readiness

Date: 04/07/2025

It is a contradiction for this government to say they recognise the benefits of high-quality early education whilst our Maintained Nursery Schools (MNS) are under threat.

Early years

Sixth Form College indicative pay ballot results

Date: 04/07/2025

Sixth form colleges have returned a strong result in their indicative ballot. Should the pay claim not be met satisfactorily then a formal strike ballot will follow in the autumn term.

Sir Martyn Oliver on Ofsted Reform

Date: 03/07/2025

Sir Martyn is right to say that he will be judged on Ofsted's delayed proposals and based on his track record it is unlikely to be positive

Ofsted

Teaching Commission report on the Future of Education

Date: 03/07/2025

We urge the Education Secretary to fully engage with this pivotal report

End to controversial teacher pension proposals by United Learning MAT

Date: 03/07/2025

Teachers should not be asked to trade-off between pay and pensions

Pay
Pensions

Asbestos removal

Date: 01/07/2025

The NEU fully supports the reinforcement of a commitment to remove asbestos from all public buildings.

OGAT strike action over increased working hours continues into July

Date: 30/06/2025

The dispute is over an increase to workload created by the proposed extension to the school day.

NEU signs joint unions letter calling for delay to introduction of revised inspection arrangements

Date: 23/06/2025

The current school inspection system is driving a workload and mental health crisis in schools.

Ofsted

NEU marks Windrush Day

Date: 20/06/2025

NEU pays tribute to the Windrush generation, whose lives, labour, and legacy continue to shape our society.

Refugee Week

Date: 17/06/2025

Education as sanctuary, community as superpower

SEND data

Date: 12/06/2025

Systemic change and investment is urgently needed to turn around the SEND crisis

SEND

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