State of education: SEND
Seven in eight respondents tell us the SEND resources they do have are insufficient.
Seven in eight respondents tell us the SEND resources they do have are insufficient.
We need to see an overhaul of the curriculum so that every student is taught a whole compliment of subjects playing to all strengths and interests.
With a lack of funding and cuts to staff, the post-16 sector has been treated badly for years.
Independent sector employers need to do far better by support staff. The NEU will campaign to make sure they do.
NEU committed to intensify its campaign to win a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise and greater resources for schools and colleges.
We need investment in making mainstream schools more inclusive, not asking them to do more with less money and fewer staff.
Children should not pay the price of war.
The rise of mental health issues among students and the challenges in accessing support services.
When national debate normalises prejudice and even violence, this has a direct impact on young people and in schools and colleges.
Suicides have been linked to unmanageable workloads, national assessment procedures including inspections and league tables, and long working hours.
The NEU will work with other support staff Unions to ensure that all support staff receive the respect and renumeration that they so clearly deserve.
Students and schools are suffering the consequences of a teacher recruitment and retention crisis.