Support staff news - summer 2025
The NEU, as the education union, uniquely has members in all job roles working in education. We believe that uniting workers makes them more powerful.
The NEU, as the education union, uniquely has members in all job roles working in education. We believe that uniting workers makes them more powerful.
Support staff members in the NEU and Unison have won a major victory in a landmark pay dispute with the Cathedral Schools Trust (CST), following four days of coordinated strike action across 9 schools in Bristol and North Somerset.
Support staff members standing together, taking action, and achieving real improvements in their workplaces.
Soulbury Committee Employers' Side letter 29 January 2026.
A model letter to the head of school to carry out an Ofsted risk assessment using the NEU Ofsted risk assessment tool.
The NEU has produced a template school policy about coming out at work - it’s called a Right to Choose policy
A short guide for members in schools without an NEU rep
If you are appointed a green rep, ask your district secretary to advise your head teacher of your appointment using this model letter.
The aim of this model policy on maternity rights is to ensure that all teachers and support staff are aware of their statutory and contractual and that they are treated fairly and consistently in accordance with relevant legislation.
The aim of this health and safety policy checklist is assist NEU reps to assess whether a policy to manage health and safety is acceptable.
This checklist is provided to help you assess whether your employer’s maternity leave and pay policy is compliant with the NEU position.