Prediction: Nothing will be done to fix this until there is a death. And it will come. Then the Department for Education and Gillian Keegan will blame everyone else before trying to look like they're fixing it until it blows over. Disgusting. #GeneralElectionN0W theguardian.com/education/2024…

Sometimes I just feel exhausted. You have JK Rowling being openly and aggressively transphobic - and the national broadcaster ignores it, treats her like Joan of Arc. Equivalent comments on Race or Religion - different story. How do you fight that level of propaganda? BBC News (UK)

This is absolutely disgusting. Ofsted shame on you. Shame on Spielman. #AbolishOFSTED you are not fit for purpose. INADEQUATE. It's time for change. theguardian.com/education/2024…

Go on, Kev! Kevin Courtney

It was an honour to hear Prof Julia Waters speak at #NEU2024 She spoke from the heart about her wonderful sister Ruth Perry and the need for mental health support for educators. “I hope we do learn, and learn quickly. The Ofsted system of inspections is fatally flawed.” 🧵1/8

Conference was honoured to present Julia Waters with the Anne & Fred Jarvis award today at #NEU2024 The award was made in recognition of her campaign to reform Ofsted following the death of her sister Ruth Perry. 'This award is not for me, it's for Ruth.'

The National Education Union has long called for #Justice4Windrush. The national scandal of Windrush must not be forgotten: schools can play a vital role in ensuring the contributions of the Windrush generation are remembered. Watch and share our film here 👇#NEU2024

This speech was nothing short of inspirational.

Solidarity to our members on strike today at Chiltern, Great Western, LNER, Northern, and TransPennine Trains. Train drivers, like all workers, deserve a fair deal on pay and conditions at work. #ASLEFStrike

Following a fantastic few days of debate and voting #NEU2024 heard from Daniel Kebede. “Let me say what a privilege it is to stand before you as your General Secretary. “A union that proudly believes if you are in the building, you should be in the union” 🧵1/11

Yet, Gillian Keegan is forcing schools to beg for money to fix buildings via the DfEs shoddy bidding system that rejects more than it approves. Shame on them! tes.com/magazine/news/…

“The children and teachers in our schools need us to do those vital roles that we do. And we can’t do that without the funding to ensure we can stay in our roles.” Our preliminary ballot for support staff is still open: vote now 👉 NEUActivate.com #InvestInEducation

Since the death of Ruth Perry, OFSTED have: Launched a survey where the possible answers range from yes to very very yes. Not included one word judgements in said survey. Appointed a member of their own HMI 'club' to chair the 'independent' review on Ruth Perry. Enabled

ALLY-SHIP IN ACTION. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Ashley James

How many Angela Rayner Units in a Tory? #AngelaRayners For instance.. £7,897 Boris Johnson booze bill for his Brexit party Jan 31st 2020 5 #AngelaRayners Many more below⏬️ and in this thread 👍🏼🧵 One Angela Rayner Unit of £1,500 is what the Tories claim she may owe in CGT on

BREAKING 🚨 | Bosses will no longer able to punish striking workers, thanks to UNISON's Supreme Court win. This is another crushing defeat for the government in court over its oppressive strike laws. Monumental victory for UNISON - and the whole union movement!

General Election called. Read our statement here.👇 #VoteEducation

"I'm backing our schools with record investment" said Rishi Sunak -70% of schools have less funding than in 2010 - £4.6bn is needed to fix the SEND crisis - £4.4bn is needed to repair the school estate We have the largest class sizes in Europe!!! See how your school is

📢Our education system is broken! Buildings are crumbling, colleagues leave in their droves and our children suffer because of it. 🗳️I pledge to #Vote4Education on Thursday🗳️ RT if you agree with me! #GE24 #VoteEducation

Many congratulations to Bridget Phillipson. Appointed to the most important job in government - the commitment to reset the relationship between government and the profession most welcome.