The five recognised teacher unions are calling on all teachers and school leaders to take a full day of strike on the 26 April.
Following detailed talks, the National Executive of the NEU have agreed to postpone a planned day of action in Wales, which was scheduled for the 14 February 2023.
Today, teachers in schools and sixth form college in England and Wales and support staff in Wales schools, took strike action in pursuit of a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise.
Following lengthy negotiations with the Welsh Government, a new, revised and fully-funded pay offer will be put to teacher members.
A properly funded early years sector is crucial to any attempts to improve the educational outcomes of children across the country.
Martina Porter, Managing Director of an Independent Training Provider, questions the independence of Ofsted’s convoluted complaints procedure.
NEU teacher members in Northern Ireland have voted in favour of strike action.
Whilst we welcome ambitions to transform the landscape of SEND, we remain unconvinced that the measures proposed will improve the standard of provision that is currently on offer.
Teachers and education staff worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and education unions listened to the science and acted to protect the school community when the Government was doing neither.
We are absolutely ready to come to talks. What we cannot accept are pre-conditions which require us to pause strike action.
While no teacher wants to be on strike action we are grateful for the support of parents, and do not take it for granted.
