Victoria Jaquiss
@victoriajaquiss.bsky.social
ARTS FOR ART’S SAKE - ARTS FOR ALL (Steel pan teacher, arts in schools campaigner)
This morning 11 October 11.15-11.45, we are playing on Woodhouse Moor Leeds (nr Hyde Park Corner) for Stand Up to Racism.
October 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This morning 11 October 11.15-11.45, we are playing on Woodhouse Moor Leeds (nr Hyde Park Corner) for Stand Up to Racism.
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Today, on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the NEU stands in solidarity with the victims and survivors and says: Remember Yesterday, Act Today. #Srebrenica30
Watch the NEU film here.👇
youtu.be/yeXHRMke3-o
Watch the NEU film here.👇
youtu.be/yeXHRMke3-o
Remembering Srebrenica
YouTube video by National Education Union
youtu.be
July 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Today, on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the NEU stands in solidarity with the victims and survivors and says: Remember Yesterday, Act Today. #Srebrenica30
Watch the NEU film here.👇
youtu.be/yeXHRMke3-o
Watch the NEU film here.👇
youtu.be/yeXHRMke3-o
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📢 It’s time to take a stand.
Join the People's Assembly: No More Austerity 2.0 national demo on Saturday, 7 June.
Together, we will march to demand an end to austerity.
#StopTheCuts #TaxTheRich
Join the People's Assembly: No More Austerity 2.0 national demo on Saturday, 7 June.
Together, we will march to demand an end to austerity.
#StopTheCuts #TaxTheRich
May 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
📢 It’s time to take a stand.
Join the People's Assembly: No More Austerity 2.0 national demo on Saturday, 7 June.
Together, we will march to demand an end to austerity.
#StopTheCuts #TaxTheRich
Join the People's Assembly: No More Austerity 2.0 national demo on Saturday, 7 June.
Together, we will march to demand an end to austerity.
#StopTheCuts #TaxTheRich
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Schools have already cut back to the bone. The real inefficiencies come from a fractured system caused by academisation. #FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
🔗 neu.org.uk/press-releases/teacher-pay-announcement
🔗 neu.org.uk/press-releases/teacher-pay-announcement
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Schools have already cut back to the bone. The real inefficiencies come from a fractured system caused by academisation. #FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
🔗 neu.org.uk/press-releases/teacher-pay-announcement
🔗 neu.org.uk/press-releases/teacher-pay-announcement
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The NEU opposes the exploitation of support staff, including cover supervisors, in being made to do the work of a teacher. 73% told us they are forced to engage in specified work – beyond their contract – and 75% consider it to be effectively the work of a supply teacher. #NEU2025
🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
April 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The NEU opposes the exploitation of support staff, including cover supervisors, in being made to do the work of a teacher. 73% told us they are forced to engage in specified work – beyond their contract – and 75% consider it to be effectively the work of a supply teacher. #NEU2025
🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
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❌ REJECT this offer. ✔️ Vote YES to strike action for a fully funded, higher pay award. 👉 NEUActivate.com
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
April 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
❌ REJECT this offer. ✔️ Vote YES to strike action for a fully funded, higher pay award. 👉 NEUActivate.com
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
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A 2.8% rise but no extra funding.
That means schools are expected to absorb the cost, pushing budgets to a 15-year low.
Staff cuts. Resource cuts. Still no fix to the recruitment and retention crisis.
We can’t afford this.
That means schools are expected to absorb the cost, pushing budgets to a 15-year low.
Staff cuts. Resource cuts. Still no fix to the recruitment and retention crisis.
We can’t afford this.
April 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A 2.8% rise but no extra funding.
That means schools are expected to absorb the cost, pushing budgets to a 15-year low.
Staff cuts. Resource cuts. Still no fix to the recruitment and retention crisis.
We can’t afford this.
That means schools are expected to absorb the cost, pushing budgets to a 15-year low.
Staff cuts. Resource cuts. Still no fix to the recruitment and retention crisis.
We can’t afford this.
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9 children in an average class of 30 are growing up in poverty. That cannot be right in the world's sixth richest country. The government must invest in the next generation – it can make an immediate start by making #FreeSchoolMealsForAll a reality: freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk/take-action
Free School Meals for All: Sign the open letter
Tell the Government it’s time to extend Free School Meals to every child in primary. Add your name to open letter, alongside civil society and MPs, calling on the new Prime Minister to do right by chi...
freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk
March 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
9 children in an average class of 30 are growing up in poverty. That cannot be right in the world's sixth richest country. The government must invest in the next generation – it can make an immediate start by making #FreeSchoolMealsForAll a reality: freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk/take-action
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These crippling levels of child poverty cannot continue. The government should make sure every child has the best start in life and invest in the next generation so that no child is left behind. 🔗 bit.ly/3E7dd7b
March 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
These crippling levels of child poverty cannot continue. The government should make sure every child has the best start in life and invest in the next generation so that no child is left behind. 🔗 bit.ly/3E7dd7b
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Yes, I think the marginalisation of stakeholder perspectives, which formally happens through the academies policy because schools have been made less answerable to their local communities, may be contributing to this. And sometimes to the sense of conflict which can develop.
No wonder parents go to the newspapers - all avoided if they had proper representation.
March 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yes, I think the marginalisation of stakeholder perspectives, which formally happens through the academies policy because schools have been made less answerable to their local communities, may be contributing to this. And sometimes to the sense of conflict which can develop.
Suggesting that paying CEOs excessive salaries will attract the best teachers makes no sense.
March 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Suggesting that paying CEOs excessive salaries will attract the best teachers makes no sense.
Leeds Silver Steel Sparrows, Leeds youth superband is 25 years old this year. Here we are this week Bringing-a-Friend (or parent or sister)-to-Class (at Meanwood Community Centre, Leeds, UK)
March 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Leeds Silver Steel Sparrows, Leeds youth superband is 25 years old this year. Here we are this week Bringing-a-Friend (or parent or sister)-to-Class (at Meanwood Community Centre, Leeds, UK)
While there is Ofsted, there is a pot of money that could be put to better use. For a start it go to the teachers and support staff who actually do the work.
The government says there is no money for a fair and fully funded pay rise, but there is no money left to cut.
Schools need investment, not more financial pressure.
🗳 Vote now in our preliminary ballot on pay and funding at NEU Activate - link in our bio.
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
Schools need investment, not more financial pressure.
🗳 Vote now in our preliminary ballot on pay and funding at NEU Activate - link in our bio.
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
March 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
While there is Ofsted, there is a pot of money that could be put to better use. For a start it go to the teachers and support staff who actually do the work.
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Did you know that most people seeking asylum are trapped in unemployment by a senseless ban on working?
We got together with the #LiftTheBan Coalition and took this giant banner to Parliament! Rain or shine, we're ready to work! 📢 Share this video and amplify our voices. youtu.be/Y5qxNfi_Mxs
We got together with the #LiftTheBan Coalition and took this giant banner to Parliament! Rain or shine, we're ready to work! 📢 Share this video and amplify our voices. youtu.be/Y5qxNfi_Mxs
We are ready to work - Lift the Ban!
YouTube video by Refugee Action
youtu.be
March 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Did you know that most people seeking asylum are trapped in unemployment by a senseless ban on working?
We got together with the #LiftTheBan Coalition and took this giant banner to Parliament! Rain or shine, we're ready to work! 📢 Share this video and amplify our voices. youtu.be/Y5qxNfi_Mxs
We got together with the #LiftTheBan Coalition and took this giant banner to Parliament! Rain or shine, we're ready to work! 📢 Share this video and amplify our voices. youtu.be/Y5qxNfi_Mxs
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Just 88% of primary teacher targets were met in 2024-25, the worst since 2010.
Schools are at breaking point, and a 2.8% unfunded pay offer is an insult. This will drive more teachers away, deepening the crisis.
Schools are at breaking point, and a 2.8% unfunded pay offer is an insult. This will drive more teachers away, deepening the crisis.
March 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Just 88% of primary teacher targets were met in 2024-25, the worst since 2010.
Schools are at breaking point, and a 2.8% unfunded pay offer is an insult. This will drive more teachers away, deepening the crisis.
Schools are at breaking point, and a 2.8% unfunded pay offer is an insult. This will drive more teachers away, deepening the crisis.
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Happy International School Meals Day!
What do Sweden, Finland, Brazil, India, Scotland, Wales & London all have in common? They have all started rolling out free school meals for all. It’s time the rest of the UK caught up. If you agree, sign our petition👇
What do Sweden, Finland, Brazil, India, Scotland, Wales & London all have in common? They have all started rolling out free school meals for all. It’s time the rest of the UK caught up. If you agree, sign our petition👇
Free School Meals for All: Sign the open letter
Tell the Government it’s time to extend Free School Meals to every child in primary. Add your name to open letter, alongside civil society and MPs, calling on the new Prime Minister to do right by…
freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk
March 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy International School Meals Day!
What do Sweden, Finland, Brazil, India, Scotland, Wales & London all have in common? They have all started rolling out free school meals for all. It’s time the rest of the UK caught up. If you agree, sign our petition👇
What do Sweden, Finland, Brazil, India, Scotland, Wales & London all have in common? They have all started rolling out free school meals for all. It’s time the rest of the UK caught up. If you agree, sign our petition👇
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Our preliminary ballot on pay and funding is LIVE.🔴
The government’s unfunded 2.8% pay rise will mean schools have to make cuts to staff, resources or both.
It’s time to act – vote now 👉 NEUActivate.com
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
The government’s unfunded 2.8% pay rise will mean schools have to make cuts to staff, resources or both.
It’s time to act – vote now 👉 NEUActivate.com
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
March 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Our preliminary ballot on pay and funding is LIVE.🔴
The government’s unfunded 2.8% pay rise will mean schools have to make cuts to staff, resources or both.
It’s time to act – vote now 👉 NEUActivate.com
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
The government’s unfunded 2.8% pay rise will mean schools have to make cuts to staff, resources or both.
It’s time to act – vote now 👉 NEUActivate.com
#FundFairPay #SaveOurSchools
Reposted by Victoria Jaquiss
💪 Stand up for better pay and working conditions for all educators!
Join the National Education Union today and make your voice heard. 👉 neu.org.uk/join
#WeAreTheNEU #FundFairPay
Join the National Education Union today and make your voice heard. 👉 neu.org.uk/join
#WeAreTheNEU #FundFairPay
March 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
💪 Stand up for better pay and working conditions for all educators!
Join the National Education Union today and make your voice heard. 👉 neu.org.uk/join
#WeAreTheNEU #FundFairPay
Join the National Education Union today and make your voice heard. 👉 neu.org.uk/join
#WeAreTheNEU #FundFairPay
Mean Steel is one of our steelpan classes at Meanwood Community Centre, Leeds. Here we are at Temple Newsam at Christmastime. Contact Victoria at [email protected] if you would like to give us a try. I find them therapy, and I’m the teacher!
January 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Mean Steel is one of our steelpan classes at Meanwood Community Centre, Leeds. Here we are at Temple Newsam at Christmastime. Contact Victoria at [email protected] if you would like to give us a try. I find them therapy, and I’m the teacher!
BSF and PFI should be headline scandals every week, everyone should know what the letters stand for, and everyone should know why they’re both lies.
January 1, 2025 at 1:49 AM
BSF and PFI should be headline scandals every week, everyone should know what the letters stand for, and everyone should know why they’re both lies.