It was lovely to see primary teachers from across North Tyneside and Newcastle at our breakfast meeting. There was dedicated chat on matters affecting primary colleagues in our area. If you missed it, look out for future events!

Durham Gala NASUWT

It can be challenging to say no. Learning to say no is a vital part of being a good teacher and maintaining your own wellbeing. Without boundaries, you can become overwhelmed and overworked. ALL staff need boundaries because their time & energy has a direct impact on pupils.

Take time this summer for some self care 😌

I responded to an important debate brought by Sam Rushworth MP on the attainment of boys. We’re working hard to break the link between background and success. I set out how our Curriculum and Assessment Review, RISE teams and more expert teachers will help us reach this goal.

Gala day

Durham Miners Gala. Newcastle along with teachers from across the North East and beyond.

Matt Wrack at NASUWT North East Region Durham Miners Gala event, demonstrating his astute knowledge of issues affecting teachers . If you haven't already voted in the ballot, get it returned asap with an X for Matt. If you have voted, persuade another few more of your colleagues to back Matt.

NASUWT 's General Secretary, Matt Wrack on the platform to speak at the Durham Miners Gala 2025. Join us there - meet for an 8am start on the steps of Radisson Blu hotel Durham.

🎧 Listen to @mikecorbett1.bsky.social speaking to the Aye Welcome Refugee March and Rally. @sutrscotland.bsky.social #worldrefugeeday

Ballot papers will be arriving on doorsteps from today in the NASUWT general secretary elections. Matt Wrack is standing to fight for an education system that respects and rewards teachers. It is time to rebuild education. We're backing Matt, the teachers choice for The Teachers' Union

I'm voting for Matt Wrack to be our General Secretary. #nasuwt #teachersunion #teachers

🚨🚨🚨 North Tyneside teachers - last week Matt Wrack received unanimous support from a quorate meeting of local members. Teachers at the meeting felt his proven track record on leading the FBU was the experienced skillset we need.

Last week’s spending review did not deliver the change that our members and pupils deserve. As General Secretary Matt Wrack will move heaven and earth to win more funding for our schools. Make your vote for General Secretary work for teachers. Vote Matt Wrack #schoolfunding #nasuwt

As an experienced trade unionist, Matt Wrack knows how the impact of poverty on our pupils makes our job as teachers more challenging. A vote for Matt to be our General Secretary is a vote for someone who will leave no stone unturned to improve our working conditions. #respectrewardrebuild

Newcastle upon Tyne Association endorsed Matt Wrack as our choice to lead the NASUWT as our General Secretary. Here's a few reasons why ...

Good news 🗞️ The Labour Govt. has announced £1.8bn to improve transport across the North East. The Metro extension via Washington will better connect our region, boost our economy and unlock opportunity🚊 www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/tyne-wear-metro-extension-washington-31781475

The gravy train rolls on... www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Cutting teacher numbers would not only damage life chances, it would be a false economy that would have impacts in the long term on Scotland’s future prosperity. morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unio... @matt-kerr.bsky.social

Cash-strapped schools plan to lay off teachers in blow to Labour’s promise www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Event coming up this month. Great opportunity to meet and greet!

NASUWT comments on proposals for Ofsted reform url:https://www.nasuwt.org.uk/article-listing/nasuwt-comments-on-proposals-for-ofsted-reform.html

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A super meeting with representatives from North Tyneside and Newcastle primary schools. Up for discussion was - violent pupils - increase in SEND - parent social media & what's app groups - subject leadership - falling birth rates Look out for the next dedicated primary teachers meeting 👀