Dear Member
As we come to the end of a difficult term where schools and colleges have reopened wider and national restrictions are starting to ease after the national lockdown, we wanted to provide you with an update. We appreciate how hard you have worked this term and we thank you for everything you have done and continue to do.
In our previous update for members, the NASUWT published the 8th March Operational Guidance for schools, which was released in conjunction with the handy reference guides published for primary schools and secondary schools. We also published an extensive suite of guidance and support materials on managing COVID-19 in schools including self-audit letters for members.
The NASUWT also published coronavirus checklists for members on Health and Safety and on Workload. Members can use these checklists to protect and safeguard their health and safety and ensure that their workload and working practices are manageable and sustainable.
The Frequently Asked Questions section on the NASUWT website, which is regularly updated should be consulted in the first instance where a member has a question or concern about practices in their workplace.
Further information and advice for members is available on the Union’s Coronavirus Hub.
National Member Survey
Please complete our national member survey. This survey aims to capture the experiences of members since the full reopening of all schools and colleges to all pupils on 8th March 2021 and your views looking ahead after the Easter holidays to the summer term.
Click here to complete the survey now
Annual Conference 2021
NASUWT will be holding its virtual Annual Conference over the Easter weekend.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teachers and education will be high on the agenda, along with pay, pensions and the accountability system.
NASUWT members not registered as conference representatives can still attend as observers. To register email annconf@mail.nasuwt.org.uk.
Members can also keep up with events by following NASUWT on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Find us @nasuwt on all platforms and using the hashtag #nasuwt21.
Local Association Meetings
The next meeting of our Local Association will be held on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 starting at 5pm on Zoom. Please add this date to your diary – we hope that you can attend. All Coventry Local Association NASUWT members are welcome. Registration details and the final agenda will be shared next term. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.
Local Association Elections
Further to our previous email, The previous round of nominations for our Local Association Elections for positions to be taken up in the academic year 2021/22 closed on 9th February 2021. Not all positions received nominations and we are now seeking further nominations. The deadline for the nominations to be submitted is Tuesday 4th May 2021. For further details, please refer to the email.
If you have any queries regarding Local Association meetings, elections, or if there are any other issues you wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact us.
It is more important than ever for you to share your experiences of teaching through the NASUWT’s Big Question Survey.
The Big Question is the only annual, national survey of teachers and headteachers. Your responses will provide a unique insight into the challenges faced during this unprecedented year.
All entrants in this year’s survey will be entered into a prize draw to win £300 of Love2Shop vouchers.
Click here to complete the survey
Equalities
Disabled Teachers’ Consultation Conference – Saturday 12th June 2021
This conference will provide an opportunity for members with disabilities to network, get advice and inform the NASUWT’s work to tackle disability discrimination.
Book online or email conferencesandevents@mail.nasuwt.org.uk with your NASUWT membership number.
Health and Safety
Our latest Health and Safety Bulletin is available for Health and Safety Representatives and members.
Click here for the Health and Safety Bulletin – March 2021
COVID-19 advice and guidance
Our latest advice and guidance for members on Covid safety and the arrangements which should be in place in schools and colleges can be found at our Coronavirus Hub.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for answers to common work-related questions during the pandemic.
The NASUWT will continue to work with employers at local, regional, and national level to represent and protect the interests of our members.
We will be away from the office over the Easter break, but we wanted to assure you that NASUWT is still operational through Headquarters and the Regional Centre throughout the holidays and the following information should help you:
- In order to ensure you continue to have the most up to date information, we would ask that look at the website in the first instance. If a general query relating to schools is not answered on the website, then please contact the Member Support Advice Team at advice@mail.nasuwt.org.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
- If you require urgent support, we would ask that you email rc-westmids@mail.nasuwt.org.uk with the necessary details.
- Criminal Support – Throughout the holiday period NASUWT members requiring urgent legal assistance because of a criminal allegation being made against them which is related to their teaching employment should contact Thompsons Solicitors on the following freephone number 0800 587 7530.
The Union will continue to keep you informed of developments and you are requested to please continue to monitor your emails and the NASUWT website for updates. This website will also have the latest updates for Coventry members.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for help, advice, and support by emailing:
advice@mail.nasuwt.org.uk.
We wish you a safe and restful Easter break.
Stay safe.
NASUWT Coventry 