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South Kent NEU
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District for NEU members working in Ashford, Dover and Folkestone.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Well actually, while threatening redundancies, Simon Beamish, the CEO of the trust, took home between £350-360K last year. That could be 10 teachers!

Well actually, maybe LAT could have a look elsewhere to save money before making educators redundant?
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April 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Delaying the STRB report is Tory Tactic. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Can you take 5 minutes to shout out an amazing educator? Nominate today!!
Nominations are open!

South Kent Education Awards Evening - 5th July.

Follow the link to the site for info and to nominate!

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April 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
April 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Remember to vote in Executive Elections - Jamie, one of our district secretaries is standing for District 10.
April 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Nominations are open!

South Kent Education Awards Evening - 5th July.

Follow the link to the site for info and to nominate!

southkentawards2025.my.canva.site
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April 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today, Paige was carrying the South Kent flag at the Million Women Rise March as part of the NEU bloc for International Women’s Day. It was a privilege to be part of it. #Internationalwomensday25
March 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
South Kent reps!
Not sure how to have those conversations about the ballot, or how to promote?
Our meeting next week will talk about these things! Sign up by 6pm tomorrow when food preorders are going to the venue. www.outsavvy.com/event/25588/...
South Kent OGM 12th March - Folkestone Tickets - Folkestone - OutSavvy
We're at Term 4 already. How did that happen? Come and join us at the Pullman, in Folkestone for our 4th meeting of the year. Dinner will be provided.
www.outsavvy.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Have you voted in the ballot yet? #fundfairpay @neunion.bsky.social
March 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
South Kent’s next meeting is on the 12th March at 6pm, The Pullman, Folkestone. Book your spot here www.outsavvy.com/event/25588/...
South Kent OGM 12th March - Folkestone Tickets - Folkestone - OutSavvy
We're at Term 4 already. How did that happen? Come and join us at the Pullman, in Folkestone for our 4th meeting of the year. Dinner will be provided.
www.outsavvy.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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No teacher should face the choice of delivering a diminished curriculum because of funding shortages or leaving the profession. Cuts hurt education and push educators out. It’s time to invest in education properly. #FundFairPay

Read more about our pay campaign here 👉 buff.ly/4jnuBod
February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Jamie and Paige were at today’s @standuptoracismuk.bsky.social march representing South Kent NEU members. Very busy march, excellent speakers. #StandUptoRacism
February 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
South Kent reps - are you signed up to the Kent Reps and Activists briefing on Thursday?
Sign up here to get all the info on the Fund Fair Pay campaign tinyurl.com/KentRepsBrief
January 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? South Kent NEU is having its second family social! Link to conditions and booking here: www.outsavvy.com/event/24952/...
January 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Looking for something to do with the kids this half term? South Kent NEU is having its second family social! Link to conditions and booking here: www.outsavvy.com/event/24952/...
January 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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An unfunded pay rise for teachers will push school budgets over the edge. We've written to the pay review body highlighting the funding problems faced by schools. Read our evidence here: https://buff.ly/3PZSXad
January 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Huge unfunded burdens? What’s that like? We have no idea of that in education.
The government is ploughing ahead with delayed plans to offer students in all special schools in England free NHS eye tests – but it has been warned it could create a 'huge unfunded burden'
Eye tests in special schools will create ‘unfunded burden’
Schools Week looks at the practicalities of the government’s pledge to provide free NHS tests in situ
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January 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Teachers remain very disappointed with this government. And also angry.

Thanks to Grace Blakeley for the article.
Sixth Form Teachers Are Striking for Justice
Thousands of sixth form college teachers are on strike after being denied a pay rise given to other teachers. Their walkout shows that workers wanting fair treatment from this government will have to ...
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January 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Jamie, one of our District Secretaries, spoke today about the power of education in fighting ignorance and far right ideologies at Dover Stand Up to Racism’s and Kent Anti-Racism Network’s Counter Demo. #refugeesarewelcomehere #standuptoracism
January 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The Shared Parental Leave Webinar is excellent - could you be better off on your maternity leave?
Happy new year to all you brilliant NEU parents & carers!
Why not start 2025 by finding out how you can be financially better off on parental leave? Sign up here for our Shared Parental Leave webinar on Tues 14th Jan 7.15pm: forms.gle/ex54z24ARZUS...

#supportingparents #neuparents
January 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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How are you feeling about returning to school?

It's normal to feel mixed emotions. Whatever you're feeling, we're here to help you manage your emotions and support you all the way 💙

Call our free and confidential helpline on: 08000 562 561.

#EduSky
January 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Join us in Dover on the 11th January at 12pm to send a clear statement to the far right - we will not be divided.
January 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A very calm, peaceful break to all South Kent members. Do whatever you need to do to recharge. Look after yourselves. We’ll see you in January. 🎄❤️
The Christmas break has arrived! 🙌☃️🎅🎄☃️

This is your time now. Do whatever you need over the holidays to help you priortise your wellbeing.

And remember - our helpline remains open every day. You're never alone.

📞 08000 562 561

📸 TeachingChannel

#Edusky
December 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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In November, more than 120 educators gathered in Manchester for our It’s Not OK anti-sexism training event.

Check out our It’s Not OK resource to help you challenge misogyny in your classroom 👉
https://buff.ly/3Pftf0v #ItsNotOK #NEUChristmas
December 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM