A union leader praised teachers in Grimsby, highlighting their vital role and calling for more education funding amid economic challenges.
Many teachers came to hear him speak. They discussed issues like pay, attendance, and the development of new schools. Dr. Roach called teaching the best job, emphasizing that it truly changes lives.
He recognized that teachers feel pressure but are driven by a strong passion for their work. He said teachers love their job and want to positively impact kids’ lives. He continued, everyone remembers a good teacher.
Dr. Roach stated that more money needs to go to education and that there is a need for better infrastructure for kids. The cost of living crisis continues to hurt many families, he noted.
He added that previous leaders talked about “levelling up,” but they didn’t really do it. The new government needs to stimulate growth so ordinary people will benefit. This growth needs to happen everywhere, like Grimsby.
The new Labour Government is engaging with people. Dr. Roach stated that this is a refreshing change. He mentioned that his union joined an Education Partnership Board. It works with unions and employers to discuss how to improve education.
Many teachers feed and clothe students, even brushing kids’ teeth at times. This information came from a survey by the BBC, highlighting how families’ problems affect schools.
Schools are often left supporting children, and this exists across the country. It challenges the government to help kids, especially those from tough backgrounds.
Teachers educate and parent at once, often acting as social workers and carers too. This makes teaching harder and more stressful. Melanie Onn supports the NASUWT. She has for over ten years now.
The Labour Party partners with the NASUWT, showing that she understands union membership’s importance. She supports teachers’ hard work.
Dinsdale Shaw, a union negotiator, spoke about school funding. He mentioned that some schools face big money problems. One school is £4 million in debt, leading them to cut staff and be careful with spending.
The union wants to support new teachers and desires to offer career training to its members.
Teachers worry about term-time holiday fines. North East Lincolnshire issued over 3,000 fines last year. Some parents get permission for term-time trips, such as military families.
Other families save money by traveling during term time and prefer to pay the fine. The union ultimately wants children in school learning.
Mr. Shaw welcomed two new schools. They will be in Scartho and Waltham to relieve overcrowding. Many schools in the area are full.
He shared that he had a 30-year teaching career. “I still enjoy the role”, he shared and that he is thankful for the students and coworkers he has had.
