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Working through the menopause

Guides

The guide recognizes menopause as both an occupational health and equality issue for women educators. It offers practical workplace adjustments to support staff experiencing menopausal symptoms. The guide encourages open dialogue, awareness among all staff, and the implementation of supportive policies. It includes resources like posters, paper fans, model policies, and checklists for leaders and union reps, aiming to foster a more inclusive and comfortable working environment for women.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Online ressource

Preventing sexism & sexual harassment

Toolkits

The toolkit offers a comprehensive, whole-school approach to tackling gender-based discrimination and abuse. It provides practical guidance across five key themes, leadership, staff, students, curriculum, and community, and five threads including inclusion, interpersonal dynamics, and imagery. Designed to be flexible and adaptable, the toolkit encourages collective reflection and long-term cultural change. It includes resources such as videos, posters, PowerPoint presentations, and model policy clauses to support staff in creating safer, more respectful school environments.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Violence and harassment Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Workload audit

Toolkits

The Workload Audit Tool is designed to help teachers and school staff assess and manage their workload effectively. It outlines clear expectations and limits across various areas such as lesson planning, marking, data collection, meetings, classroom observations, and administrative tasks. The tool emphasizes professional autonomy, protects planning and preparation time, and ensures that new policies are risk-assessed for workload impact. It also supports fair appraisal practices and encourages collaborative agreement on workplace policies, aiming to reduce unnecessary burdens and promote a healthier work-life balance for educators.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Stress model policy

Toolkits

The NEU's Model Stress Policy aims to proactively manage workplace stress to reduce stress-related conditions among staff, thereby improving educational outcomes for students and ensuring a safer working environment. It serves as a guide for union representatives to negotiate effective employment policies that meet statutory requirements and union standards.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Model stress risk assessment for schools and colleges

Toolkits

The document serves as a model framework to help educational institutions identify and manage stress-related risks among staff. It emphasizes the importance of consulting union representatives during the assessment process and offers practical guidance to promote well-being and prevent work-related stress. Designed as an example of good practice, the assessment supports schools and colleges in creating healthier working environments through proactive risk management.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Violence and harassment Working conditions Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

State of education 2025: Teacher stress and wellbeing

Research

The article discusses some of the results of the State of Education 2025 survey where over 14,000 teachers in public schools participated. It highlights the pervasive issue of stress and poor work-life balance among educators. The findings reveal that nearly two-thirds of teachers experience stress more than 60% of the time, with female teachers and those in primary schools being particularly affected. The survey underscores the need for increased funding, improved pay, and flexible working conditions to address the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis and to make teaching more compatible with personal life.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Salaries and remuneration Working conditions Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type
Web page

Breastfeeding women at work

Guides

The guidance supports women returning from maternity leave who wish to continue breastfeeding. It advocates for risk assessments, flexible work arrangements, suitable rest facilities, and paid breastfeeding breaks to ensure dignity and safety. The page includes practical resources such as model policies, sample letters for members and reps, checklists for leaders, and campaign materials. While some schools and colleges embrace these practices, the NEU highlights that many women still face degrading treatment.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Work and suicide

Guides

The guide addresses the urgent issue of suicide prevention in educational workplaces, highlighting the elevated risk among school staff, particularly female primary and nursery teachers. It outlines warning signs, risk factors, and immediate actions to take if someone is in crisis, while advocating for suicide to be recognized as a work-related death under health and safety law. The guide also provides links to resources such as factsheets, legal duties for employers, and practical steps for union reps, aiming to foster a supportive environment and reduce stigma around mental health.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Health and safety in schools and colleges

Guides

This guide on health and safety in schools and colleges provides essential information for ensuring a safe educational environment. It outlines the responsibilities of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, including risk assessments and the implementation of safety measures. The guide covers various topics such as accident reporting, administration of medicines, asbestos management, fire safety, mental health, and work-related stress. It emphasizes the importance of a written health and safety policy and the need for collaboration with union safety representatives to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all staff and students.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health Safety
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Web page

Guidance and checkist: Implementing the recommendations of the workload reduction taskforce

Guides

The guidance and checklist provides support for implementing NEU's workload reduction taskforce's recommendations in educational workplaces. It highlights the importance of reducing excessive working hours and administrative tasks that do not require professional skills, aiming to improve teacher and leader wellbeing. The document includes an updated list of admin and clerical tasks that should NOT be performed by teachers, emphasizes the need for collaboration with union reps, and outlines steps for schools to ensure that workload reductions do not increase the burden on support staff.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Downloadable file

State of education 2024: Workload and wellbeing

Research

The article discusses some of the results of the State of Education 2024 survey where over 8,000 National Education Union members participated. The survey asked teachers and support staff about their personal experience of workload and the forces affecting their wellbeing. The survey reveals that the majority of teachers and support staff in England and Wales are struggling with unmanageable workloads, leading to significant stress and poor work-life balance. Key factors related to stress include government-driven factors such as inspections, insufficient staffing levels, and lack of resources.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Salaries and remuneration Working conditions Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type
Web page

Joint union heatwave protocol

Guides

The Joint Union Heatwave Protocol from the NEU provides practical guidance for schools and colleges to prepare for and respond to extreme heat events, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change. It outlines short-term measures such as adjusting dress codes, modifying lunch menus, relocating classes, and ensuring access to water and ventilation. It also recommends long-term planning, including retrofitting buildings, improving ventilation, and conducting risk assessments to protect staff and students. The protocol encourages collaboration between employers and union representatives to ensure health, safety, and minimal disruption to learning during heatwaves

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2023
Region
Europe
Topics
Climate change Physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Violence and assaults against staff in schools model policy

Toolkits

The NEU's Model Policy on Violence and Assaults Against Staff provides a structured framework for schools to prevent and respond to workplace violence. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe working environment by setting clear expectations and procedures for handling incidents involving physical or verbal abuse. The accompanying Model Reporting Form is designed to document all instances of violence, threats, or abuse directed at school staff, including supply teachers and contractors, ensuring that such incidents are properly recorded and addressed

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2023
Region
Europe
Topics
Violence and harassment
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Wellbeing: Leading and managing a well workplace

Guides

The document provides comprehensive guidance for educational leaders on fostering a healthy workplace. It emphasizes the importance of promoting staff wellbeing through effective leadership, stress management, and creating a supportive work environment. The document covers various topics, including work-life balance, managing stress, and the role of leaders in shaping a positive workplace culture. It aims to equip leaders with the tools and strategies needed to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of their staff, ultimately contributing to a more effective and sustainable educational environment.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2021
Region
Europe
Topics
Cross-cutting resource Leadership Mental health Physical health Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Harassment and bullying: School model policy

Toolkits

The NEU's Model Policy on Harassment and Bullying in Schools provides a framework for preventing and addressing inappropriate behavior among staff. It defines harassment and bullying clearly, outlines legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, and sets expectations for training and employer responsibilities. The accompanying Checklist is a practical tool for NEU representatives to evaluate proposed school policies, ensuring they meet union standards and statutory requirements.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2020
Region
Europe
Topics
Violence and harassment
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file