NASUWT is not affiliated to any political party and does not ask members to support a particular political ideology or voting position.

We exist to represent teachers’ professional interests, including pay, conditions, safety, wellbeing and legal protection.

At times, members have agreed through democratic policy-making structures that wider social issues affect teachers’ working lives and school communities and we may speak on those issues while remaining independent of party politics.

NASUWT takes the view that racism, intimidation and community tensions can affect teachers’ safety, classroom environments and pupil wellbeing.

Engagement on these issues is framed around protecting teachers and schools, not around supporting a political party.

NASUWT’s concern is not with ordinary voters or members who feel frustrated or unheard.

We use terms such as ‘populism’ or ‘far right’ in the same way they are used in public debate: to describe organised rhetoric or activity that risks promoting division, discrimination or intimidation that can affect schools and staff.

We do not label individual members or judge people based on how they vote.

We recognise that many people feel frustrated or unheard and that these concerns are legitimate.

Policy is determined through NASUWT’s democratic structures, including our Annual Conference and the National Executive.

Individual members are not required to agree with every campaign or communication and disagreement does not affect the support you receive.

Where NASUWT engages in political campaigning, this is supported through the legally regulated Political Fund.

The General Fund, which pays for casework, negotiations, pensions, legal support or workplace representation, is separate.

This distinction exists in law so that unions can represent diverse memberships fairly.

The Political Fund allows unions to undertake certain campaigning activities permitted by legislation.

You have a statutory right to opt out of contributing to the Political Fund at any time without affecting your membership or access to union support.

Teachers work within communities: issues such as racism, intimidation, social division or public disorder can affect your safety, behaviour in schools and the wellbeing of pupils.

Where members have agreed through policy that such issues impact education, we may speak publicly, while still focusing on professional matters.

Yes. NASUWT represents teachers from across the political spectrum.

You do not have to share the same political opinions as the union leadership or as other members.

Our strength comes from representing all teachers equally, regardless of personal beliefs.

No. Membership does not require agreement with every campaign, policy or communication.

Many members hold different political views and we respect that diversity.

Communications are intended to keep you informed of issues we believe affect the profession.

You can amend your communication preferences if you wish to limit political updates by emailing the Campaigns Team.