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FOR ALL OUR CHILDREN

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) has a long and dedicated history of campaigning for the advancement of education, for all our children. This site highlights some of our campaigns for:

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) . a system of assessment that informs teaching and supports learning;
. high quality early years education
. funded provision for teachers' professional development; and
. smaller class sizes

Our partnerships with other organisations equally dedicated to achieving progress on particular issues, brings strength and focus to our campaigns. The Union is proud, therefore, of its work with the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) on the "End SATs - Assessment Reform" campaign aimed at ending in primary schools the high stakes testing regimes that distort the curriculum and damage our children's education. Our historic partnership agreement with the University and College Union (UCU) will maximise the voice of teachers and lecturers on all education matters for children, young people and adults.

The National Union of Teachers (NUT) The NUT is the largest teachers' organisation in Europe. The Union organises teachers across England and Wales and as an independent organisation, not affiliated to any political party, seeks to influence through its liaison with parliamentarians across all parties. The NUT's contribution to the advancement of education is consistent, persistent and successful. The campaigns and projects featured in this site demonstrate this commitment. We ask for your support.

As well as further information on the issues featured here, the Union's website www.teachers.org.uk contains full details of all our campaigns, policies and services.

With best wishes

Christine Blower
General Secretary

NUT video: 68 is too late

NUT Cymru motion at Wales TUC Conference calls for school banding rethink

NUT Cymru has continued its call for a review of the school banding system as part of a motion to the Wales TUC Conference in Llandudno. Wales’ largest union for qualified teachers has been leading opposition to the controversial system since it was introduced in December 2011. The motion highlights the detrimental impact banding is having on schools and staff across Wales and calls on the Welsh Government to review the decision to implement it.

NUT Cymru highlights supply worker concerns at TUC Conference

NUT Cymru has called on the Welsh Government to work closely with Local Authorities in Wales to tackle the continuing problem of eroding rights for supply teachers. NUT Cymru, Wales’ largest Union for qualified teachers, says that some supply agencies are seeking to avoid their obligations under the Agency Worker Regulations.

NUT: Grade pressures come from Ofsted, whose "criteria for success change as often as the weather"

Commenting on the report by Ofsted, Mathematics: made to measure, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said:

NUT members to strike at Downhills School, Haringey, London

NUT members will be taking strike action tomorrow (Tuesday 22 May) over the proposal by the DfE to force Downhills School to become a sponsored academy.