NEU: Special needs support assistants leaving schools to work in supermarkets

NEU: Special needs support assistants leaving schools to work in supermarkets

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The video discusses the disparity between the pay proposal for experienced teachers and the Retail Price Index (RPI), highlighting a 7.3% gap. It addresses the lack of negotiations and the growth of union membership, leading to planned strikes. The speaker emphasizes the need for government action on education and NHS funding, noting the impact on special needs support and teacher retention. The lack of funding is seen as a critical issue affecting the quality of education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage increase in pay proposed for experienced teachers compared to the RPI?

5% increase compared to 12.3% RPI

7.3% increase compared to 5% RPI

12.3% increase compared to 5% RPI

5% increase compared to 7.3% RPI

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many new members joined the cause after the results were announced?

28,000

38,000

48,000

58,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the first planned strike in February?

15th February

1st February

28th February

10th February

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns of the members regarding special needs support assistants?

They are being promoted to higher positions

They are leaving to work in supermarkets

They are receiving inadequate training

They are being transferred to other schools

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant issue affecting the recruitment of specialist teachers?

Lack of interest in teaching

Insufficient funding for schools

Overabundance of teachers

High competition from private schools