| I hope you are settling in well and that the start of term has been as smooth as possible for you and your students. Over the summer and into this term, the NEU has continued to speak out on the issues that matter most to our members. Most recently, we have been vocal in the press about Ofsted’s new inspection framework, which we believe is a “superficial rebrand” that fails to address the real pressures facing educators. You can read more about our stance and the coverage in the Wirral Globe here: Wirrals NEU slams new ofsted report card system. We have also taken action locally at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead, where NEU members are standing up against proposed redundancies and challenging unacceptable working conditions. You can read about the situation and our response here: NEU Condemns Redundancies at St Joseph’s Catholic School Upcoming Events Please sign up for our upcoming meetings. For more information please visit Wirral NEU DIstrict General Meeting 02/10/2025 – Merebrook’ Bromborough Wirral Branch Meeting 06/11/2025 – Riverside Bowling – Please sign up ASAP so we can organise numbers |
New 2025 Teachers Guide to terms and conditions
The “Tenty Top Tips” fact sheet is your fast-track guide to understanding your rights at work! It’s a lively, easy-to-read sheet with 20 essential tips that break down teachers’ terms and conditions—covering pay, working hours, planning time, sick leave, parental leave, and more. No jargon, just the key facts you need to know to protect yourself and get the most from your job. Stick it on your wall, share it with colleagues, and feel confident about your rights every day!
For NEU Reps
If you’re a rep, don’t forget to add the new NEU reps page to your phone or tablet home screen! This turns it into an “app” you can open with a single tap—no more searching through emails or bookmarks. You’ll have instant access to all the latest resources, guidance, and updates, right at your fingertips, whenever you need them. It’s the quickest way to stay connected and empowered in your role! How to do it: On most devices, just open the page in your browser, tap the share or menu button, and select “Add to Home Screen.”
That’s it! Now you’ve got a shortcut to everything you need as a rep.
No Rep in Your School?
If your workplace doesn’t yet have a rep, we strongly encourage you to book a meeting with a local secretary to discuss how we can support you and your colleagues. You can do this quickly and easily using this link:
👉 Book a meeting with a local secretary or just reply to this email if you are interested.
Why Check MyNEU?
Don’t miss out! MyNEU is your personal hub for exclusive member rewards, the latest union news, and essential updates about your rights and benefits. Keeping your details up to date means you’ll always be in the loop—whether it’s about pay, events, or special offers just for NEU members.
Log in today, check your info, and see what’s new: my.neu.org.uk
Thank you for all that you do. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or need support. In solidarity,
Michael Farrelly
Wirral District Secretary, NEU