In this episode, we discuss your pregnancy and maternity rights, including privacy and dignity at work, breastfeeding, pregnancy loss, maternity pay and leave.We want to see more measures to support and accommodate pregnant women and new mothers working in the education sector. We aim for all schools and colleges to have policies, systems and support in place to back pregnant teachers and support staff and new parents at work. Thanks to everyone who spoke to us for this episode.If you would prefer to not listen to the section on pregnancy loss, please skip ahead to 31.25.Links and resourcesBeing pregnant at work – survey results and call to action Breastfeeding women at work - survey results and call to actionPregnancy loss - survey results and call to actionMaternity leave and pay – survey results and call to actionMaternity pay and leave - further resource Being pregnant at work - further resources Breastfeeding - further resources Pregnancy loss and termination-further resources Amy's story
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What have Labour's first 50 days meant for education?
24th August marked Labour’s first 50 days in office. The new Government does not have an easy inheritance and we are realistic that Labour won’t be able to overturn 14 years of damage overnight.
The new Government has already signalled a welcome reset of the relationship between Ministers and the profession and they have committed to over-turning the anti union laws introduced by the previous administration.
In this podcast we ask - what have Labour’s first 50 days meant for education?
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Thanks to Coma-Music for use of their music.
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What does a vote for education mean?
In this general election special, Mari, Molly and Andy talk through the ten key policy areas in need of urgent attention from the next Government.
If you value education, vote for education. Let’s give our children the education they deserve.
https://neu.org.uk/manifesto
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Why is the early years sector in crisis?
In this episode, we discuss the vital role early years educators play in our education system, as well as the difficulties they face.
Working in the early years? Find out more about the NEU's work, including how to get involved in our member groups: https://neu.org.uk/advice/member-groups/early-years.
Join in the conversation @TheNEUPodcast
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What happens at NEU Conference?
Join us for a very special episode on NEU Conference. We speak to members about the moments that will stick with them, including fringes, activist zone sessions and speaking to motions.
Thanks to everyone who spoke to us. It really shows the appetite at Conference that so many of you were keen to come and share your views, but unfortunately that meant we weren’t able to use them all!
Join in the conversation with us @TheNEUPodcast
We're discussing the issues NEU members are talking about and getting to the heart of the latest debates in education. Join the conversation at @TheNEUPodcast or email [email protected]
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