Schools are providing a vital service during this time
Kirsty Williams, Education Minister Wales thanks the school community for helping the country in a time of national need.
NEU Cymru is Wales’ largest education union. It has a staff of 23, including a full-time solicitor, dealing with the needs of the education workforce. NEU Cymru campaigns to ensure that Welsh Government and local authorities provide the best for education professional and pupils in every educational institution in Wales.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
During this time of crisis school leaders, teachers and support staff are doing essential work – caring for the children of key workers and vulnerable children. Read the joint union advice on COVID-19.
The NEU is working to ensure that arrangements are safe and appropriate whether students and staff are working at home or at school. NEU advice to members will be regularly updated as matters develop.
Read our latest news on coronavirus
Read the latest Welsh Government advice on coronavirus
See Welsh Government coronavirus guidance on school staff and their employment
See all NEU advice on the coronavirus
Coronavirus: Welsh Government support for the supply sector
See also Qualifications Wales, the exam regulator, latest news and Estyn suspending all inspections
Latest update
Children's Commission for Wales letter
The Children’s Commissioner for Wales has written a letter in which she has expressed concern regarding the position in England and indicated support to the position being taken in Wales.
Education Minister sets out five key principles for schools’ return
NEU Cymru has welcomed the announcement by the Education Minister, setting out the conditions under which schools in Wales will reopen. The union agrees that the safety of staff and students alike is paramount. Read the press release here.
Education Minister confirms no imminent plans to open schools
NEU Cymru is pleased Education Minister Kirsty Williams AM responded to our letter about schools reopening. She confirmed that safety of staff and students is her priority and she wont be allowing the schools to open up again until the medical professionals say it is safe to do so.
The Minister wrote to NEU members a few weeks ago, read her blog here.
Latest blogs
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Blog
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Blog 
Supporting teachers in our national mission towards a new Curriculum for Wales
Kirsty Williams, Minister for Education, Welsh Government cites plans to support teachers to deliver the new Curriculum for Wales.
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Blog 
Wales needs to end child poverty
Around one fifth of children in Wales lives in poverty, the highest percentage of children in the UK.
Latest press releases
Press release 
No date set for opening schools in Wales
NEU Cymru welcomes no date set for opening schools in Wales. Like everyone, we want learners to be back in their classrooms. But not until it is safe to do so.
Press release
Schools will not open more widely in Wales
NEU Cymru welcomes the announcement that schools will NOT open more widely on 1 June.
Press release
Safety is top priority in opening schools
For our members, parents and learners themselves, staying safe at this difficult time is critical. We look forward to hearing more details from the Welsh Government in the coming weeks.
Press release
Education Minister sets out five key principles for schools’ return
NEU Cymru has welcomed the announcement by the Education Minister, setting out the conditions under which schools in Wales will reopen. The union agrees that the safety of staff and students alike is paramount.
Press release
Changes to Free School Meals guidance
NEU Cymru welcomes the Welsh Government’s revised guidance today. Our members will be heartened to see that the Welsh Government is thinking about those children most in need of support.
Press release
Minister focuses on wellbeing in latest statement
We're pleased the Education Minister has focused on wellbeing in launching this policy statement. Like the Minister says, the wellbeing and safety of learners and education professionals alike is centrally important at this difficult time.
Advice and guidance
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Advice 
Standards for school premises (Wales)
There is a vast range of legislation on health and safety matters which applies in whole, or in part, to schools in Wales.
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Advice 
Cold weather and classroom temperature (Wales)
Advice on the heating levels in schools and classrooms in Wales, and how to deal with the various types of heating problems which are commonly encountered during cold weather and snow.
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Advice 
Classroom observation protocol in Wales
Guidance on classroom observation protocol in Wales
In your summer term edition of Educate in Wales magazine:
- How to tackle racism.
- Tech for half a million pupils.
- Protecting young lungs.
Training in Wales
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Reps training 
Reps Foundation - Wales
Reps Foundation is a three-day course for newly elected reps or those who have not previously attended training. Please note! You must sign up to all 3 days! You have the legal right to reasonable paid time off to attend training in your new workplace rep role. Any problems with this please contact your Regional/Wales office.
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Reps training
Reps Advanced - Wales
Reps Advanced is a three-day course which builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding gained during the Reps Foundation course.
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Reps training
Managing Your Workload and Wellbeing - Wales
This one-day course aims to provide reps with an understanding of current equality issues along with practical ways of managing your workload, work-life balance and well-being.
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Reps training
Introduction to Employment Law - Wales
This one-day course aims to give NEU reps and local officers an introduction to the framework of statutory, contract and other law that surrounds our rights and entitlements at work.
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Reps training
Pay progression and appeals - Wales
This one-day course is designed to ensure that NEU reps and local officers are briefed and up-to-date on issues surrounding the imposition of performance related pay on teachers.
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Reps training
Torfaen- Reps Training
This course is aimed at workplace reps or anyone interested in becoming a workplace rep within Torfaen and will help you to develop the skills and confidence to support and represent members in a range of situations.
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Reps training
Wales Specific Reps Training- (West Wales)
The aim of the course is to help you develop the skills and confidence to support and represent members in a range of situations.
