In a campaign called Value Education, Vote for Education, the NEU has set out key areas for educational reform which an incoming government should tackle.
The next government must “give our children the education they deserve”, it says.
In its apolitical manifesto, the teaching union has called for an end to child poverty. This includes the removal of the two-child benefit cap, which currently prevents parents from claiming tax credit or universal credit for more than two children.
Child poverty experts report that removing the two-child cap could lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Both the Conservative and Labour parties have said that they would not remove the cap if elected.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
