Support staff have been hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis, with many working second jobs or leaving for better-paid work in bars & shops.

Educators need a fair, fully funded pay rise to regain some of the losses since 2010.

Vote for change👉 NEUActivate.com
#PayUp24

'We are asking four-year-olds to comply to standards that are not age-appropriate. Let children be children and trust teachers.'

One delegate's wishes for a better curriculum and assessment system for young children at #NEU2024

It was an honour to hear Prof Julia Waters speak at #NEU2024

She spoke from the heart about her wonderful sister Ruth Perry and the need for mental health support for educators.

“I hope we do learn, and learn quickly. The Ofsted system of inspections is fatally flawed.”

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We've never said we shouldn't be accountable...

We are accountable to children, parents and school communities every day.

Education needs an 'accountability system' that supports schools to improve, empowers schools to enable children to achieve wherever they live 👇

Professor Julie Waters, Ruth Perry's sister, addresses #NEU2024 conference this morning- encouraging a focus on kindness and hope in the wake of her sister's death. #abolishofsted

Following her speech at National Education Union conference Prof. Julia Waters receives a huge standing ovation.

She urged NEU to stop campaigning to abolish Ofsted and put their energy into the opportunity for real change

Standing ovation for Professor Waters. Sister of the tragically lost Ruth Perry. She spoke passionately about the systematic change that Ofsted needs now! National Education Union NEU Eastern #NEU2024

Morning all! Day 3 of #NEU2024 about to start!

Loving all the lunchtime music at #NEU2024 today. How great are these guys? National Education Union

Support Staff protest to TUC #NEU2024

First Smashing the Motherhood Penalty session at #NEU2024 went well- we had a full house and even had a 10 week delegate join us 😍 Thanks to everyone who joined us- see you tomorrow for session 2! ✊🏽✊🏼✊🏾 #motherhoodpenalty #supportingparents

Our own Abby Maddison speaking on Amendment 23.1 on adequate funding for SEND in state schools #NEU2024 NEU Eastern

This will be a brilliant way to spend lunchtime at conference. Don't miss it!

Cambridgeshires own Paula Champion proposing amendment 44.1 to motion 44 on Support staff conference #NEU2024 NEU Eastern

We are kicking off day 2 of #NEU2024 in Bournemouth.

On today's agenda, we have motions from our sector conferences, international matters and a crucial debate on our pay and funding campaign.

Follow the action using the hashtag #NEU2024

Cambridgeshire delegation rocking the customised hoodies at #NEU2024 National Education Union NEU Eastern

Good morning! Day 2 of #NEU2024 conference to begin! NEU Eastern National Education Union

Spotted our #FreeSchoolMealsForAll van outside conference?

Come along to our Fighting for FSM fringe this lunchtime in the Bayview suite and find out how to get involved in our summer tour! #NEU2024

The National Education Union votes for a motion that would see the union plan to build for national ballots for industrial action to win a 'National Contract' that would apply to all employers amid concerns over workload.

Votes for preparing a timetable for action

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🗳️Motion 9 on Ofsted has been adopted ✅

#NEU2024 unanimously agrees to #AbolishOfsted .

We must fight for an alternative to school accountability that is supportive, effective and fair.

The inspectorate's time is up! It's time to #LetTeachersTeach