NEU help and advice pages comprise FAQs and other guidance which address common employment workplace issues and are entirely problem focused.

They are not intended as a substitute for telephone or face-to-face advice, but are additional to the support provided by school and college reps, districts, regional offices and our offices in Wales and Northern Ireland.

If you require more detailed advice, or are unable to find the answers you are looking for, contact Adviceline.

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Leadership

Legal rights

  • Childcare disqualification

    A summary of the childcare disqualification arrangements operating from 31 August 2018.

  • Legal responsibilities

    Like others on the way to gaining QTS, you may be feeling anxious about your legal position while in the classroom. This brief summary should help you understand your rights and responsibilities.

LGBT+

  • Sexual orientation discrimination

    Who is protected from sexual orientation discrimination, and the first steps you should take if you think you have been discriminated against at work.

  • Sexual orientation 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.

  • Supporting trans and gender questioning students

    In the last few years there has been much work done, raising awareness and increasing the visibility of transgender issues. This advice aims to helps school and college staff support gender variant or questioning students in the educational environment.

  • Trans educators toolkit

    The NEU Trans Equality Toolkit provides information for education staff on transitioning in school/college.

Lone working

  • Lone working

    As teachers and school staff often work on their own, there are some key health and safety issues that employers must consider.

  • Lone working: support staff

    NEU advice on risks of lone working and what can be done to counter them.

  • Private tuition

    It is common for teachers to offer private tuition to students. Before doing so, there are several important issues to consider, such as legal and insurance protection and health and safety issues.