We're back!   In this episode,  Martin talks about what the cold and snowy weather means for you in the Here and Now  and in our new section Hey Martin! we look at the 23 Workload Tasks announced by the DfE.   educationpolicy@community-tu.org

Join Martin and Rob as we discuss...  GCSE and A Level examination resultsInduction, The Early Career Framework and what it means for mentors And we bust those "Threshold" myths    www.community-tu.org/who-we-are/our-sectors/education-and-early-years/   educationpolicy@community-tu.org

In this episode Rob and Martin discuss:  the latest teacher and support staff pay situation the Early Career Framework and Induction  And we bust some of those 'gift-giving' myths.     www.community-tu.org  educationpolicy@community-tu.org

This month is our Early Years Special, with Letitia McCalla our Early Years lead joining Martin and Rob to talk about:  The launch of our Early Years Charter Ratios and Qualifications, and the Government's proposed changes And we bust some working hours myths   Contact the team on EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org Contact the Early Years team on EarlyYears@Community-TU.org

Join Rob, Martin and special guest Janine for the second part of our pensions special   In this episode we look at   Applying for your pension  Auto-Enrolment pension rules  Ill health pensions And we bust some more pension myths.   Contact the podcast team at EducationPolicy@Community-Tu.org For more details on pensions please visit our website or give your regional team a ring. https://community-tu.org/mymembership/advice-centre/

Join Rob, Martin and special guest Janine, as we look at what is happening in world of education.   In this special episode we look at exams and assessment and all things pensions before busting some of your pension myths.   This is the first of a two part episode.  Please look out for part 2 coming in June.

In this episode Rob and Martin look at  The Teacher Pension Consultation and catch up on Teacher Pay We look at Contracts and Teaching outside your speciality in “Your Working Life” And we bust some resignation date myths    Get in touch with the podcast by emailing us at EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org

In this episode, Martin takes a brief look at Teacher Workload.  What do teachers have to do?  What do teacher not have to do?  What about DfE and Ofsted?   If you want to contact the podcast, please email us at educationpolicy@community-tu.org

Once more the Education Podcast takes a look at what's going on in with Education in England.  In this month's episode, Martin & Rob look at: Teacher Pay Primary Assessment and GCSE and A Level Exams Health and Safety in School Buildings Bank Holidays in our mythbusters    www.community-tu.org  As always, please do get in touch with us on educationpolicy@community-tu.org or go to the website for more details.

Welcome to January 2023 In this month's podcast - what is going on in Education? Join Martin and Rob as we look at...  What happens when there is adverse weather - snow - heatwaves - floods...? What about if the setting is closed because of industrial action?  We discuss this and more and we bust some myths around medical dismissal.    educationpolicy@community-tu.org

Join Martin & Rob for the final podcast of 2022.     In this episode we look back at some of the best bits from 2022. We listen to...  The Conference motion on Ukraine Our interview with Naila Khan on being a workplace rep. Any other bus stop in England educationpolicy@community-tu.org

Join Rob & Martin for the latest podcast from Community Union. In this episode we catch up on the what the Autumn Statement might mean for schools, look at what campaigns members can get involved with, and bust some OFSTED myths.   https://community-tu.org/who-we-are/our-sectors/education-and-early-years/

Welcome to October's edition of the Education Podcast with Rob and Martin! We know that pay is very much at the forefront of everybody's minds at the moment, so we discuss the Pay Campaign and encourage everyone to get involved. https://community-tu.org/campaigns/sector-campaigns/the-future-of-education/  We discuss organising and Higher Education with John Roy in our Officer Spotlight; And we bust those mock exam myths.   educationpolicy@community-tu.org

In this episode of the Education Podcast, Rob and Martin interview Naila Khan a member and Community Rep. to learn more about her experiences of rep training, and how being a rep in schools works. We also bring you the latest updates on Teacher and Support Staff Pay, and the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.

Join Martin and Rob in this second Conference special episode. A conference motion on Student Loans was raised by member Dean Osgood, we interviewed him to find out more...

Join Rob and Martin in the first of our "Podcast Shorts" In this episode we look at the recent government announcements on Support Staff and Teacher Pay and we ask what does this mean for you and what response should we make as individual members and collectively?   educationpolicy@Community-TU.org

In this episode join Rob and Martin as they take a trip to Belfast and the Community Biennial Conference. We talk to National Officer, Helen Osgood and Education Sector Committee delegate, Caroline McDonald  about the Education report and their experiences of Conference. We hear from NEC member Melynda Standring and self-employed branch delegate, Jessica Toale on the emergency motion raised about the situation in Ukraine. www.Community-Tu.org  EducationPolicy@Community-TU.org

In this month's episode Rob and Martin take a look at...  The proposed Schools' Bill and possible changes to Childcare Ratios, and How to keep safe on Social Media at work And we bust your Long-Covid and disability myths   www.community-tu.org Social Media at Work advice pages Long Covid protocol

Join Rob and Martin in this special edition of the Podcast commemorating Stephen Lawrence Day. In this episode:  we hear from colleagues and members who share their storieswe learn about the learning and training that is on offer to combat racismwe share in a special performance of Any Bus Stop in England www.community-tu.org www.stephenlawrenceday.org    This episode features the poem, Any Bus Stop in England by Paul Lyall, published in Black Lives Matter: Poems for a New World.  Used with kind permission of the author.

In this episode join Martin & Rob as we look at What we hope will be some of the final Covid updates and share some of our recent topics of discussion with the DfEWe share the news about the Support Staff pay award  We explore the Job Applications process, preparing for interview and resigning from your current role And of course, we bust those “any other reasonable task” myths