Escalation to higher tier requires escalation to strike ballot
The “Covid consensus” is finally starting to crumble. At last some opposition politicians are starting to speak out clearly about the woeful failure of the Tory Government to control the spread of the virus. But words alone can be ignored. So now it’s time for the NEU to back up words with action and call strike ballots in the worst affected areas.
If your school’s not safe, escalate!
As stress, workload and infection rates rise, we say: “If it’s not safe, call on your union to escalate!”
NEU Special Conference Report – by a first time Delegate
A Special Conference of the NEU took place on Saturday via “Zoom”. A first-time delegate gives their impression of what was debated – and what was not.
Lessons from the exams fiasco
The enforced government U-turns over the grading of this summer’s school exams has shone a spotlight on the inbuilt class inequality inherent in education under capitalism. But what place would exams have in a socialist curriculum?
Covid test breakdown further worsens pressures on schools
“To expect me to run a school when we just cannot get tests is impossible”.
A Headteacher of a large primary school explains the growing pressures facing schools.
Lockdown but still no testing in Caerphilly
“Now we’re in local lockdown. Yet the schools are open, and there is still no sign of routine tests or even temperatures being taken at the gates. If they had routine tests each week then we could just get on with it. This nonsense will just lead to closures all over again”.
If it’s not safe, then escalate !
STAFF HAVE RETURNED to school wanting to do the best for their students. But schools’ responsibilities for education and welfare also extend to safety – for children, for families, and certainly to their staff.
Day of Action organises for a Safe Return to School
Socialist Party members played an important part in building the Day of Action organised on 21st August to highlight the need for a safe return to school in September.
Exams U-turn shows protest works – but class divide in education remains
The Tories have been forced into a complete U-turn over the issue of A-Level and GCSE grade moderation.