Scott Lyons

Executive Summary Violence against female staff in Norfolk schools represents a critical issue that requires urgent attention. Based on data collected from Norfolk schools and supported by new legislative changes, this report highlights the prevalence, impact, and gendered nature of such violence. It challenges schools to implement immediate and long-term strategies to safeguard staff and …

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I am a supply teacher and resident in your constituency. I would like to make you aware of an issue facing supply teachers in England and Wales which is causing many supply teachers to live in poverty or leave education altogether. Many experienced teachers end up on supply because they are forced out of their …

Letter to you MP reagrding Supply teachers Read More »

Norfolk TUC are taking a bus to London. The precise timings and location for the protest have not yet been determined.  However, we have organised for a Sunbeam coach to pick up from the lay-by on Theatre Street in Norwich, directly opposite Theatre Royal, at 8.00am.  We will aim to back in Norwich before 8.00pm.

 I wanted to share some myths and misconceptions surrounding the ballot and strike action with you to hopefully provide some clarity and guidance.  M&M 1 – If I vote ‘Yes’ in this ballot, I am committing to striking. This is a preliminary ballot. This ballot requires a turnout of 60% of members, with 90% of that 60% need to vote yes in order for us …

Strike Ballot Pay Up24 – Myths and misconceptions  Read More »

Preventing sexism & sexual harassment This ‘It’s Not OK: Preventing sexism and sexual harassment in schools’ campaign toolkit aims to help NEU members take the steps needed to prevent sexism and sexual harassment. It’s Not OK Across the UK, we are asking schools to make a pledge to take a whole school approach to preventing …

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This is not for other year groups and only Year 6 after agreed by the Regional Secretary at Eastern Office Unique to this set of Strike dates, Year 11 and 13 have been offered special dispensation. Essentially, school memberships can agree to have the school open for only Y11/13 revision. This has to be agreed upon …

Dispensations for Year 11 and 13 classes on strike days Read More »

Section 43 of the NEU Local Financial Regulations states … ii. Grants may be made from the Industrial Action Hardship Fund, subject to the following rules, to any member of the District who has suffered, or is considered likely to suffer, hardship as a result of their participation in industrial action authorised under the Rules …

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