Asbestos in schools: we urgently need a properly funded removal programme to reduce the risk to pupils and staff
The National Education Union (NEU) was formed in 2017 from an amalgamation of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL). In total we have around half a million members, who work as teachers, support staff and leaders.
By Sarah Lyons, National Education Union (NEU) on 03 September 2025