NASUWT Representatives

www.nasuwt.org.uk11TrainingElected NASUWT Representatives all over the UK work hard to give teachers a voice in thedecisions that affect them and in standing up against injustice, unfairness and exploitation,wherever this occurs.Sensible employers welcome the positive contribution to good industrial relations made bywell-informed, skilful trade union representatives. The Coalition Government endorses thisview by granting representatives the right to time off work with pay to attend appropriatetraining courses organised by their trade union. The NASUWT plays its part by providing free,high quality education and training courses for all of its Representatives. No other teachers’union provides such a wide range of training opportunities.Training is progressive, with stage one and two training focused on school and collegeactivities. Stages three and four training are aimed at those Representatives involved inrepresenting members outside their own workplace or involved in complex casework oradvocacy.The NASUWT also provides training opportunities for members who may not hold electedoffice and you are encouraged to publicise these and involve your colleagues in the Union’straining and education programme. Full details and the facility to book online are available onthe NASUWT website: www.nasuwt.org.uk.Professional seminars on a variety of topics and other training events are available at venuesthroughout the UK. Travel expenses and other charges for members can often be claimedfrom school in-service training (INSET) budgets.Courses for NASUWT RepresentativesREPRESENTATIVES (STAGE 1): WORKING TOGETHERThis two-day course equips NASUWT Representatives with the essential knowledge, skillsand confidence needed to carry out the role of trade union representative in a school orcollege setting. This is an ESSENTIAL foundation course for every NASUWT Representative.Following successful completion of the course, the NASUWT will accredit participants as‘Workplace Representatives’.REPRESENTATIVES (STAGE 1): FOR INDEPENDENT AND ACADEMY SCHOOLREPRESENTATIVESThis two-day course is tailored especially for NASUWT Representatives working inindependent schools and academies. It equips NASUWT Representatives with the coreknowledge and skills needed to carry out the role of trade union representative in thesesettings. This is a perfect opportunity to meet other colleagues working in similarcircumstances and to discuss common problems with skilled tutors. This is an ESSENTIALfoundation course for every NASUWT Representative in an independent setting or anacademy. Following successful completion of the course, the NASUWT will accreditparticipants as ‘Workplace Representatives’.REPRESENTATIVES (STAGE 1): FOR SIXTH-FORM COLLEGESThis two-day course is tailored especially for NASUWT Representatives working in sixth-formcolleges. It equips NASUWT Representatives with the essential knowledge and skills neededto carry out the role of trade union representative in these settings. This is a perfectopportunity to meet other colleagues working in similar circumstances and to discusscommon problems with skilled tutors. This is an ESSENTIAL foundation course for everyNASUWT Representative in an independent setting or an academy. Following successfulBackground Information