The National Education Union (NEU) recently balloted its teachers and school leaders over the proposed teachers' pay award for 2025/26. A preliminary online ballot closed on Friday 11 April. The NEU is considering its next steps, which could include a formal ballot (see 'What's the current state of play?' below for full details).
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We've updated the 'current state of play section' with the results of the NEU's preliminary online ballot.
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We've updated the 'current state of play section' with information about the NEU's preliminary online ballot.
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