The Latest Breaking News from NEU

Children writing misogynistic essays and harassing teachers seeing online influencers, union says

‘Hearing sexist comments in the corridor has become commonplace’

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

‘I can’t afford to live’: Nearly one in five teachers forced to do second jobs amid rising costs

Teachers have had to skip meals and reduce home heating amid the cost-of-living crisis, the National Education Union has said.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

One in three young teachers in England skipping meals to make ends meet

NEU survey also finds one in five teachers aged 29 or under have taken on a second job as pay fails to keep up with cost of living

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023

Pupils writing misogynistic essays and using coded language seen online – union

Teachers have noticed a rise in the influence of misogynist influencers on social media aimed at students, the National Education Union heard.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Teachers forced to step in to provide uniforms and food for poor children

The troubling survey of more than 17,800 National Education Union (NEU) members laid bare the extent to which schools are being forced to intervene to help families bucking under cost of living pressures

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Teachers are buying students food, school uniforms and period products, new poll reveals

Paying for resources has become ‘part and parcel of the job’ London teacher claims

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

Pupils in England face missing five school days as NEU backs more strikes

Delegates at union’s annual conference approve further industrial action over pay and school funding

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023

Schools face five days of strikes in summer term and possible action into autumn

Delegates at the National Education Union’s annual conference have voted for the exam period to be used to begin a re-ballot of teacher members.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Teaching union president claims she suffered stroke partly due to Ofsted stress

Teachers facing Ofsted are more likely to come home exhausted, new study finds

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

OPINION - The Leader podcast: Teachers summer strike dates latest

Government’s pay offer rejected by teachers in England

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023