Press releases

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.

On Monday 9 June sixth form college teacher members will open an indicative ballot in support of their 2025/26 pay claim.

Members in non-academised sixth form colleges have voted overwhelmingly to end their dispute with the Secretary of State for Education.

Teachers in non-academised sixth form colleges have been presented with an inferior pay offer for 2024/25

National Education Union non-academised sixth form college teachers have announced further strike action in their ongoing dispute with the Secretary of State for Education

NEU teacher members across 32 non-academised sixth form colleges in England have taken part in today’s strike action.

Sixth Form Colleges Association seeks judicial review to allow additional funding for staff pay, highlighting government pay award disparities.

Strike dates announced after a resounding vote in favour.

NEU sixth form members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking strike action in their dispute over pay and funding.

The continuing crisis in college funding has had a dire effect on pay.

NEU members who teach in sixth form colleges to commence a formal strike ballot over pay.

Education is in crisis. It is heartening that this manifesto recognises many of the major challenges.