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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 14h

Do you work in the early years?

Then join us at our early years conference on Saturday, 11 October, 10am-4pm, at NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London.

✍️ Apply for your free place here👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members

#NEUEarlyYears

National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 19h

The Education Select Committee is holding an inquiry into the early years.

We think it’s vital for members to respond to this inquiry and share their views on statutory assessments.

Start your response here.👇
https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3742/

Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

Early Years: Improving support for children and parents

committees.parliament.uk

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 3d

📢 NEU early years conference
📅 Saturday, 11 October
⏰10am – 4pm
📍 NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London

Be part of an inspiring day of learning, discussion and networking

✍️ Apply for your FREE place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members.

#NEUEarlyYears

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 3d

📢Calling all trainees and ECTs!

Join us for free CPD sessions designed to support you throughout your teaching journey.

🗓️ 14-16 October

Can't make it live? Sign up for access recordings.

Grab your place here.👉 bit.ly/3IM8fiA

Non members are welcome to attend!

#ValueEducation

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 3d

Do you work in a maintained nursery school?

Tell the Education Select Committee about the important work you do here.👇
https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3742/

Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

Early Years: Improving support for children and parents

committees.parliament.uk

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 4d

📢Free NEU CPD: The cost of having fun at school - developing inclusion.

Discover ways to make school activities inclusive for every child.

📅 22 Oct
✅ Sign up to access the recording.
✍️ neu.org.uk/events/poverty-cost-having-fun-school-developing-inclusion

National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 6d

The Education Select Committee is holding an inquiry into the early years.

We think it’s vital for members to respond to this inquiry and share their views on statutory assessments.

Start your response here.👇
https://committees.parliament.uk/call-for-evidence/3742/

Call for Evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

Early Years: Improving support for children and parents

committees.parliament.uk

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 7d

Join us and early years expert Ruth Swailes for an amazing day full of CPD, organising and activism.

✍️ Apply for your place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members
#NEUEarlyYears

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 7d

🎥Hear @danielkebedeneu.bsky.social talk about his Black History Hero and the importance of education in the fight against racism: “Only through understanding our past, can we build a better future.” #BHM25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4m...

Daniel Kebede, NEU GS on what Black History Month means to him

YouTube video by National Education Union

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 7d

🧵This #BlackHistoryMonth, we call on educators to embrace the theme ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’ by sharing empowering stories of Black British resilience, strength and unity in their classrooms.👇

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 8d

📢Calling all trainees and ECTs!

Join us for free CPD sessions designed to support you throughout your teaching journey.

🗓️ 14-16 October

Can't make it live? Sign up for access recordings.

Grab your place here.👉 bit.ly/3IM8fiA

Non members are welcome to attend!

#ValueEducation

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 9d

📢 NEU early years conference
📅 Saturday, 11 October
⏰10am – 4pm
📍 NEU HQ, Hamilton House, London

Be part of an inspiring day of learning, discussion and networking

✍️ Apply for your FREE place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members.

#NEUEarlyYears

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 9d

This must be only a first step. Government must properly fund schools and tackle child poverty. #LabourConference
neu.org.uk/node/101/lib...

A library in every primary school must be a first step in addressing funding shortfalls | National Education Union

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 9d

The chancellor’s pledge for a library in every primary school is welcome.

Cuts to funding have already closed too many, depriving children of the joy of reading. With 1 in 10 having no book at home, libraries can transform life chances.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 10d

Our green & environmental training is back by popular demand!

👊 Explore the urgent challenges facing education.
👊 Learn skills for prioritising climate justice in your workplace.
👊 Build networks and share best practice for winning campaigns.

✍️ You can sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/2s8c43tr

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 11d

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Download your free app now.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 12d

Headteachers warn that Ofsted’s new inspections could hit staff wellbeing even harder.

A recent ASCL poll highlights concerns about educators’ welfare and the risk of driving them from the profession, putting schools under more strain.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Headteachers say new Ofsted inspections will be worse for wellbeing – poll

The Association of School and College Leader has warned the new system could deter people from becoming teachers and school leaders.

www.independent.co.uk

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 14d

Join us and early years expert Ruth Swailes for an amazing day full of CPD, organising and activism.

✍️ Apply for your place now. 👉 bit.ly/4nkb6Of

Open to non-members
#NEUEarlyYears

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 14d

"And immediate access for aid and essential services to enter Gaza and for aid agencies to safely operate across the Gaza Strip.”

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 14d

"We believe UK recognition, although a welcome step, is long overdue. It must be followed by concrete steps by the UK Govt to secure an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza City, the unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 14d

Commenting on government’s decision earlier this week to recognise the state of Palestine, general secretary Daniel Kebede said: “The NEU welcomes the announcement. Recognition of their state is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 16d

🚨‼️ £4.2 billion has gone missing from school budgets ‼️🚨

Last week @schoolcuts.bsky.social relaunched with this shocking news.

Do you want to know how much money your school has lost? Click here to find out 👇

https://schoolcuts.org.uk/

Find out how Government cuts will affect your child’s school #SchoolCuts :: School Cuts

Find out about Government funding cuts to your school. #schoolcuts

schoolcuts.org.uk

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 16d

On Thursday, Daniel Kebede spoke to The Mirror about violence in schools saying:

“Violence has no place in our schools and colleges. School is where all school staff, students, teachers, and support staff should feel and be safe.”

Read the full story here 👇

https://bit.ly/4nivHTL

Teachers 'fear going to work' as horrific stories of abuse and violence emerge

Behaviour in schools is becoming a major issue for teachers across the UK with suspensions rising to 247,366 in the 2023 autumn term from 129,151 in the autumn term of 2016

bit.ly

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 16d

To secure an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza City, the unconditional release of all hostages held in Gaza and immediate access for aid and essential services to enter Gaza and for aid agencies to safely operate across the Gaza Strip.

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National Education Union @neunion.bsky.social · 16d

The NEU believes the announcement must be followed by concrete steps by the UK government:

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