Brian Metcalf

Only a few days left for NEU independent sector reps to book a place at our Network Event in London.

Don't miss out.

Booking link is on the NEU website and in the Summer Independent Newsletter.

@neunion.bsky.social

Solidarity with our members at St Clare's in Oxford who were out on the picket line for the first time this morning taking action to defend their TPS.
I love your signs.
Good luck!

Restructuring and Redundancy 20 May 5pm
is CPD for NEU independent sector members.

What are your rights if your job is under threat? What are the legal requirements on the employer?
What practical steps can we take as union members?

Use booking link in the Summer Newsletter

Next Tuesday our NEU Independent Sector training session is
Everything you wanted to know about the Working Time Regulations but were afraid to ask!

Solidarity with our NEU members taking action at Roedean today to protect jobs and pensions.
Stay strong and stand together.

Thank you to everyone who supported my campaign for re election to the independent sector seat on the NEU Executive.
I am really honoured to have been elected to serve for 2025 to 2027 and look forward to the challenges ahead.
I hope to see many of you at events.

Thanks.

Solidarity to all at Alderley Edge School for Girls

The papers says:'The industrial action is in response to ‘detrimental’ proposals around access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and a refusal to recognise or negotiate with unions.'

I hope the school starts to negotiate with the unions ASAP.

Most say Ofsted reforms are worse, 'alternative' consultation finds Nearly two thirds of respondents to a consultation set up to rival Ofsted’s own on inspection reforms said the changes were actually worse than the current framework. The ‘Alternative Big…

Nearly two-thirds of respondents to an independent consultation on Ofsted’s inspection reforms felt the proposed changes were actually worse than the current framework schoolsweek.co.uk/nearly-two-t...

There are only a few more days to post your votes for the NEU Executive elections which close on 29/4/25.

To make sure your votes count they need to be posted by Friday 25th.

I re-elected I will continue to work hard to support independent sector members.

Thanks

All the ballot papers for the NEU Executive election seem to have arrived. If you work in the independent sector please read my election statement, check out my experience and campaign successes and consider voting for me.
Remember it is not a vote until it is in the post.
Vote early.

Independent research shows wide gaps between the earnings of teachers and other professional groups.

A 2.8% rise won’t close that gap. And without new funding, it will just force schools to make cuts.

🗳 The time to act is now – have your say at NEUActivate.com

#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools

I've been honoured to serve as the Independent Sector Seat holder on the NEU National Executive. The postal vote opens today and members will recieve ballot papers next week.
Please vote to re elect me to the Exec.
I would love to be able to continue to work for our members.

Thanks

Thank you to all the NEU districts that have nominated me for the Independent Sector Seat on the NEU national executive.

Sad to see our NEU independent sector members being forced to take on second jobs simply to make ends meet.

It's your time, not your bosses.

Sixth form consultation results | National Education Union Members in non-academised sixth form colleges have voted overwhelmingly to end their dispute with the Secretary of State for Education.

Through their collective action, our sixth-form teaching members have secured funding for an above-inflation pay award, guaranteeing the integrity of their collective bargaining. A hard-earned win, well done! neu.org.uk/press-releas...

Enjoyed chairing the NEU Independent Sector National Council meeting today. A great mixture of experience and new faces. Lots to discuss and lots to organise.
Independent sector members can meet us at the Rep Network Day on 1st March in London. Hear from a range of activists and speakers.

I feel sorry for all the schools, both state and independent, who will be inspected by this new system.
This is not the way to improve standards in education.
Another poor decision.
OFSTED is discredited and must be abolished or radically restructured.

Thank you to all the districts that nomimated me for the Independent Sector Seat in January. Great to have support from all over the country.
I am looking forward to more hustings events in February.

I am excited to announce the start of our Twilight Tuesday online CPD for independent sector members and officials doing casework in the independent sector.
We start with Making a Pay Claim.
Watch out for other events.

Good luck @colleenjohnson.bsky.social
You have worked hard for the disabled members of the NEU.
It is brilliant that you are standing for re-election.

📢 Teaching and Learning Week – Free Online CPD!
📅 20-23 January

✨ What’s on offer?
✅ Leadership masterclass: lead change with confidence.
✅ The pedagogy of play
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#ValueEducation

The Spring 2025 NEU Independent Sector Newsletter was sent to independent sector members yesterday. Check your emails for a link. Our teacher and support staff membership continues to grow so have a read and discover what our active members have organised.

Some of the pensions proposed as TPS replacements in independent schools saw cuts to many of the terms and conditions as well.

Today, we turn four years old🎂🪇

📺👇Watch and share what we have achieved thanks to the support of workers, volunteers and trades unions.

🥳🎈Sign our birthday card here: bit.ly/HappyBirthdayStrikeMap

#StrikeMap

#DefendDuncan

Workplace Rep and NEC member Duncan Blackie is being targeted by his employer and members at #LongleyPark have voted overwhelmingly for #strike action on 18th December. Share to show your support!

@neunion.bsky.social

DfE evidence to STRB on teacher pay in England | National Education Union We are putting the Government on notice. 2.8% unfunded won’t do.

The Government has proposed an unfunded, 2.8% pay increase for teachers next year. Instead of continuing Conservative austerity, the Government must fully fund the above-inflation pay increases desperately needed to value, recruit and retain teachers and school leaders. neu.org.uk/latest/press...

Sixth form college teachers strike over pay The National Education Union says 2,000 members are taking part in a walkout over pay.

“The pay disparity between sixth form colleges and schools threatens the sector as a whole."

Why sixth form teachers are striking today 👇

#PayUp24

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...