This online Database of Good Practices contains descriptions and links to practical initiatives on various topics implemented by the ETUCE member organisations. The aim of the work on good practices is to enhance the effective implementation of ETUCE policies by the ETUCE member organisations on national and regional level. This database is to be used by education trade unions as a source of inspiration and as a practical manual of tools and arguments proven successful within education trade unions and in the education sector.

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The Full Story

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion of students with special needs
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers
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Teaching resources for Black History

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes
Teaching materials and strategies
Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers
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Menopause Toolkit “Working Through the Menopause”

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender-based discrimination
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Education employers
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Every Child, Every Family

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers
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Creating a sense of place and belonging

External practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes
Campaign, Project, Research/collection of data
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members
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Training programmes for women trade union leaders

Internal practice
Training programmes organised by NEU, taken from the website: www.neu.org.uk
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Creating a dedicated department for equality in the union

Internal practice
Taken from NEU's webpage dedicated to equality issues
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union
Publication, Research/collection of data, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Creating a dedicated women’s structure in the union

Internal practice
NEU-NUT Women's Forums’ Facebook group
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union
Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Positive actions to empower female unionists

Internal practice
NEU-NUT members voting at Congress
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union
Gender quotas regulation, Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Preventing sexism and sexual harassment toolkit

External practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender stereotypes
Campaign, Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers
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