Ballot FAQs
Teachers and 6fc FAQs for preliminary ballot (2-28 March)
Teachers and 6fc FAQs for preliminary ballot (2-28 March)
Why teachers in state-funded schools and sixth form colleges in England are being balloted and the rationale for the NEU executive committee to recommend they vote YES.
Our preliminary ballot for teachers in state-funded schools and sixth forms is being conducted online.
Why teachers in state-funded schools and sixth form colleges in England are being balloted and the rationale for the NEU executive committee to recommend they vote YES.
The simple act of an NEU rep talking to a member more than doubles voter turnout. Use these talking points to help make the case.
82% of teachers surveyed believe Ofsted should be replaced with a new system of inspection.
16% of teachers plan to leave in two years, and 41% plan to be gone within five.
94% of teachers and 97% of support staff respondents believe that poverty or low income affects learning.
The majority of teachers are struggling with workload.
A quarter of respondents say they have no access to CAMHS for their students and 80% say that excessive workload is a barrier to getting the right help for their pupils.
The State of Education survey gauges the views of working teacher, support staff and school leader NEU members in England and Wales.
The National Council – the independent sector is an elected member group that helps organise and promote the engagement of members working in the independent sector.