The NEU Podcast

In this episode, we discuss your pregnancy and maternity rights, including privacy and dignity at work, breastfeeding, pregnancy loss, maternity pay and leave.We want to see more measures to support and accommodate pregnant women and new mothers working in the education sector. We aim for all schools and colleges to have policies, systems and support in place to back pregnant teachers and support staff and new parents at work.  Thanks to everyone who spoke to us for this episode.If you would prefer to not listen to the section on pregnancy loss, please skip ahead to 31.25.Links and resourcesBeing pregnant at work – survey results and call to action Breastfeeding women at work - survey results and call to actionPregnancy loss - survey results and call to actionMaternity leave and pay – survey results and call to actionMaternity pay and leave - further resource ⁠ ⁠Being pregnant at work - further resources ⁠ ⁠Breastfeeding - further resources ⁠ ⁠Pregnancy loss and termination-further resources ⁠Amy's story

24th August marked Labour’s first 50 days in office. The new Government does not have an easy inheritance and we are realistic that Labour won’t be able to overturn 14 years of damage overnight. The new Government has already signalled a welcome reset of the relationship between Ministers and the profession and they have committed to over-turning the anti union laws introduced by the previous administration. In this podcast we ask - what have Labour’s first 50 days meant for education? Join in the conversation @TheNEUPodcast Thanks to Coma-Music for use of their music.

In this general election special, Mari, Molly and Andy talk through the ten key policy areas in need of urgent attention from the next Government. If you value education, vote for education. Let’s give our children the education they deserve. https://neu.org.uk/manifesto

In this episode, we discuss the vital role early years educators play in our education system, as well as the difficulties they face. Working in the early years? Find out more about the NEU's work, including how to get involved in our member groups: https://neu.org.uk/advice/member-groups/early-years. Join in the conversation @TheNEUPodcast

Join us for a very special episode on NEU Conference. We speak to members about the moments that will stick with them, including fringes, activist zone sessions and speaking to motions. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us. It really shows the appetite at Conference that so many of you were keen to come and share your views, but unfortunately that meant we weren’t able to use them all! Join in the conversation with us @TheNEUPodcast

In this episode of the podcast, Andy, Molly and Mari discuss the NEU’s campaign for a fairer assessment system. They speak to general secretary Daniel Kebede and NEU members on the shortfalls of the current system and the case for change. You can read more about the campaign here: https://neu.org.uk/campaigns/assessment and connect with the podcast on Twitter (X) @TheNEUPodcast.

Since the publishing of this episode, NEU members voted to abolish Ofsted at NEU Conference 2024: Members vote to abolish Ofsted | National Education Union (neu.org.uk) In this episode, Mari and Molly discuss why, after more than 30 years, Ofsted needs to be replaced. They speak to NEU members about their experience of Ofsted inspections and the culture it generates in schools, and why they feel now is the time for change. We also hear about the newly launched Beyond Ofsted Inquiry which aims to develop a set of proposals for an alternative approach to school inspection. Stay updated with the latest develops by signing up to beyondofsted.org.uk. You can get involved in the conversation by following our podcast on twitter @TheNEUPodcast.

In this episode, we reflect on the period of remote education for most at the start of 2021 and begin to look ahead to recovery education. We hear from NEU members Julie and Paul who describe their experience of remote education including reflections on challenging aspects, things they've found to work well and the struggles some have faced in accessing education remotely, given their differential situations at home. We also hear from NEU policy specialists Nora and Suzanne, Assistant General Secretary Ros McNeil and Joint General Secretary Kevin Courtney. Please do subscribe to the show, rate and review it wherever you get your podcasts and share it with friends and family. Let us know what you think on twitter @TheNEUPodcast

In our first episode, we discuss the impact of child poverty and how the pandemic has worsened the situation in schools. We hear from NEU members Merium, Lucy and Chris who describe their experience of dealing with child poverty in the classroom and what they think needs to change to support children and young people to access education.

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