Unions and associations

Unions

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Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL)
The ATL exists to protect and improve the status of teachers, lecturers and support staff who are directly involved in the delivery of education, and to promote the cause of education generally.

Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)
EIS priorities in trade union work are a commitment to high standards of education and to a society which offers young people the best opportunities in education, training as well as social and cultural development.

National Association for Headteachers (NAHT)
The National Association of Head Teachers provides a professional service exclusively for school leaders.

National Association of School Masters/Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)
NASUWT is committed in working to influence the education policy of the government and employers. NASUWT is a member of the TUC and is linked to other national and international trade union organisations and represented on a wide range of professional, educational and advisory bodies.

National Union of Teachers (NUT)
The NUT plays a leading role in influencing education policies at national and local levels and in national negotiations relating to teachers' conditions, salaries and pensions. The Union is represented on major national education bodies and makes representations to central government on all matters affecting teachers and schools.

Professional Association of Teachers (PAT)
The Professional Association of Teachers is an independent trade union and professional association for teachers, headteachers, lecturers; education support staff (Professionals Allied to Teaching (PAtT)) and, in the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN), nursery nurses, nannies and other childcarers.

Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
ASCL is a professional association for leaders of secondary schools and colleges. Members of ASCL are entitled to personal advice and guidance from a network of local and national officials, support through national branches and meetings, and a number of member benefits.

Support networks

Care First (employee assistance programme)
A helpline service available to Ealing school staff (if the school buys in).
Tel: 0800 174 319
Managers can get their free managers guide to Care First support by contacting the Occupational Health unit, tel: (020) 8825 7400.

Teacherline
For free, confidential counselling, support and advice on any problem.
Tel: 08000 562 561

Teacher support network (TSN)
An independent charity serving teachers and lecturers in England and Wales. TSN provides free, independent counselling, a support and advice helpline for teachers, as well as money advice and a grants and loans programme.
Tel: 08000 562 561

DAWN - Dignity at Work Now
Support and campaign group for anti-bullying in the workplace.

TeachersUK
Safe space for teachers to chat and gain advice.