Sister of tragic headteacher demands Ofsted U-turn as rating anger grows mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Ruth Perry's sister joins education leaders in call to stop Ofsted reforms Full story ⬇️ trib.al/I8rErui

On #IWMD an open letter signed by school leaders, national organisations, ex-school inspectors, trade unions & Professor Julia Waters, whose sister Ruth Perry died in 2023. This letter is being sent on the final day of #Ofsted’s consultation #AbolishOfsted National Education Union

Why the UK decision not to suppress Covid led to tens of thousands of avoidable deaths and raises questions about medical and scientific advice. My analysis in the BMJ. bmj.com/content/389/bm…

Today, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry heard how Boris Johnson lied to the British public about the UK's ability to Test & Trace. Those in power knew that a lack of planning and underinvestment had left the country unprepared, and they tried to cover it up. Our loved ones paid the price.

Lots of fantastic National Education Union reps at our Tri-Regional Health & Safety Conference in Solihull over the next two days. We’re using H&S to fight for safe workplaces, improve equality at work and build our union into a strong collective voice in every workplace!

The debt owed to our children: education, Covid and recovery morningstaronline.co.uk/article/debt-o… #morningstaronline Upgrade school infrastructure: Launch major investment in school buildings, prioritising energy efficiency, ventilation, & air filtration to support net-zero goals and health

Here are some more details about the project: ▪️At least 200 schools across London will receive HEPA air filters ▪️Filters used for this initiative will be Blast & Blast Mini devices from SmartAirUK ▪️Participating schools will receive one filter per classroom where possible

NEU welcomes the roll out of HEPA air filters to 200 schools in deprived areas with poor air quality by the Mayor of London. These filters will bring cleaner indoor air to tens of thousands of London children, with likely benefits to health, attendance and educational outcomes.

Ofsted’s inspections are superficial and don’t help parents understand school life. Educators and parents are being let down by an outdated inspectorate. It is time for radical change. #AbolishOfsted

I’m feeling a lot more optimistic following this announcement yesterday. It’s a quantum leap forward in the fight for clean indoor air for our children. The #CleanAirRevolution starts here! 💗 (Lots of details in the thread 🧵 below, so please do click in & have a read)

Stephen Griffin The media are quite happy to talk about how flu spreads like wildfire in schools… …but can you imagine them writing something like that about Covid?

We have the tools to blunt the impact of the looming NHS winter crisis being described as an oncoming “armageddon”. Many recommendations were voiced by experts at the Covid Inquiry about what should be done to reduce airborne transmission in hospitals. But was anyone listening?

Parents are helping get their children ready for the strike against Star Academies Virtual Teacher project at The Valley on Wednesday morning! Children DESERVE teachers physically in their classrooms NOT MORE SCREEN TIME What next - ROBOTS?? #NoVirtualTeachers National Education Union

Teachers, support staff, parents, children and the community together on the picket line supporting the strike action against Star Academies Virtual Teachers at The Valley in Bacup Lancashire . #Solidarity #NoVirtualTeachers National Education Union

A severe & highly infectious flu strain is currently rampaging through schools. And what will be happening in schools over the next week? Carol concerts. Nativity plays. Pantomines. Huge gatherings of kids, parents & grandparents rammed into crowded unventilated halls. 🤯

Proud to support members on the picket line at The Valley Leadership Academy taking their second day of strike action against virtual teachers being imposed on the school by Star Academies ✊🏼 #NoVirtualTeachers Our Children Deserve Better National Education Union

2025: Wes Streeting says NHS could collapse because of doctor strikes and the flu 2022: Bridget Phillipson criticises the Conservatives for not putting clean air in school or offering children vaccines ❌ Labour have failed to put clean air in schools ❌ Labour have restricted

UK in 'super flu' epidemic as schools surge sparks calls for teacher jabs ▫Many schools forced to close due to high rates of staff & pupil absence ▫But still no plans for free flu jabs for teachers to ensure schools remain open Why not Wes Streeting ? is.gd/hYtzBG

Children and staff are being exposed to deadly asbestos fibres every day in schools. ‘Considering the current state of school buildings across the UK, it’s inevitable that there are going to be more and more asbestos-related incidents.’ #MakeSchoolsSafe manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…