School management must consult NASUWT Representatives before any changes are introduced. If the proposed changes relate to working conditions, then negotiation must take place and an agreement must be reached before changes are introduced.

NASUWT Representatives should keep in touch with their Local Association Secretary and seek advice when necessary.

Staff meetings or departmental meetings must not make decisions relating to the conditions of service of teachers and, in particular, must not express views relating to the employment, non-employment or redundancy of a teacher.

NASUWT Representatives are also entitled to receive information from school or college management. This should include:

• school/college budget;

• school/college pay policy;

• staffing policy;

• school development plan;

• policies on allocation of work/non-contact time/cover;

• disciplinary and grievance procedures;

• capability procedure;

• health and safety policy;

• behaviour at work/dignity at work/bullying/harassment policy;

• equality/equal opportunities policy;

• time budget;

• calendar of meetings/activities, etc.;

• school/college procedures, e.g. Performance Review and Staff Development (PRSD) policy;

• contractual duties.

It would also be useful to get copies of all TNC or LNC agreements which apply across all schools/colleges. Schools and colleges must use these and are not allowed to negotiate their own agreements.