The Women Teachers’ Consultation Conference offers a safe space to explore key issues and challenges you face in your career, share experiences with other women members and contribute ideas for the future of your Union.

These events are FREE to eligible members* and provide you with the opportunity to take part in seminars and workshops.

* Members who have self-identified as women with the Union. NASUWT’s view is that individuals have the right to self-identification and self-determination and the right to assert their gender identity free from fear, intimidation or penalty.

Events will be listed in this section as they become available. Tap/click for details of the event and how to book.

NASUWT conferences and events are strictly for adults only due to the nature of the content shared and no children will be permitted into any areas of the conference.

Women Teachers’ Consultation Conference 2026

The 2026 Women Teachers’ Consultation Conference took place at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham on Saturday 9 May 2026 under the theme ‘Give to Gain: Empowering Women to Work Together so that Women in NASUWT Can Thrive’.

Chairing the Conference, NASUWT’s newly elected Junior Vice-President Sharon Calvert welcomed Jane Peckham, NASUWT Deputy General Secretary.

Ms Peckham was joined by Claire Ward, Chair of NASUWT Equal Opportunities Committee, to discuss issues that women members face in their workplaces and in wider society.

In conversation with the Deputy General Secretary
Workshop sessions

Workshop sessions were available twice to allow each member to take part in two sessions:

  • The Employment Rights Act and issues and implications for you in the workplace (GB only)

    • Paul Watkins, NASUWT National Negotiating Official

  • Young people and AI: perspectives from women and girls

    • Rosie Bromley, Alice Donovan and Ruby Evans, Childnet International

  • Invisible no more: autoimmune disease, equality and the modern workplace

    • Asal Shirazi BEM, Autoimmune Support and Awareness Foundation

  • Missing mothers: retaining and valuing experienced colleagues in the workforce

    • Laura Nwanya, Maternity Teacher/Paternity Teacher Project

Highlights

Other sessions that took place during the afternoon were:

  • Guest speaker - Planting Seeds of Hope

    • Esther Ghey, Brianna’s Legacy

  • Interactive consultation session - Empowering women to work together so that women in NASUWT can thrive

  • You do not have to be Superwoman! Smart strategies for self-care in the world of education

    • Anna Reddy, Leaphealth

The day was rounded off with& an opportunity for women teachers to socialise and to continue the important conversations they had begun during the day.

Flickr Album

Next steps

NASUWT recognises the importance of women’s voices in all aspects of the Union’s work. Attending these consultation conferences is one way of getting involved and adding your views to how the Union progresses its gender equality priorities.

The issues raised at this event will inform the Union’s work on women’s rights and particularly how we encourage more women to be active within NASUWT.

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Don’t miss out

If you’re not yet a member but want to attend our Women Teachers’ Consultation Conferences, and get access to other exclusive member benefits, why not join today?

You can find out more about why you should join us or go straight to our Online Joining site to take full advantage of our wider programme of events, training and discount scheme.

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The NASUWT is a member-led Union, which means you getting actively involved in your Union to support your colleagues and fellow teachers at work.

Getting active in the Union can take a variety of forms and will mean you get access to FREE training, support, and personal and professional development: you can be proud in the knowledge that you are undertaking a role that helps teachers in their workplaces.

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