Our NEU meetings

General Members’ meetings 2026-2027

We hold 10 District General Members’ meetings and 1 Branch AGM a year to which all members are welcome.

All meetings will start at 5pm and end by 6pm, except during Ramadan where we will adapt the timings.

They take place at Central Foundation Girls’ School, E3 2AT. Please use the Harley Grove entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UFdkxZKsko9hYbqm9

Accessibility:

• Refreshments are provided for any General Members’ meetings which are held in person.
• Almost all our meetings are now hybrid and if joining online, you will receive a link via email.
• We can help cover childcare costs and discuss possible access arrangements if caring responsibilities are an issue for attending.
• Our venue has a place to pray as well.
• For access to the prayer space or any other specific requirements (e.g. breastfeeding, mobility issues etc.), get in touch with us at rachael.garvin@neu.org.uk.

Dates and topics

Date	Meeting themes
Monday 21st September 2026	Understanding your school’s Directed Time Budget and how it applies to part-time/flexible working
Monday 12th October 2026	Ideas of actions for history months: Black History Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, etc.
Monday 16th November 2026	Working conditions for support staff in specialist classes
Monday 14th December 2026	Fighting Islamaphobia, District Winter Social (most likely at Oxford House rather than Central Foundation)
Monday 18th January 2027	Branch AGM
Monday 22nd February 2027	District Iftar (Iftar is planned to be at 5:30pm on this date, so meeting times might be adjusted)
Monday 15th March 2027	Menopause
Monday 26th April 2027	Maternity and shared parental leave
Monday 24th May 2027	District AGM
Monday 21st June 2027	Refugee Solidarity and NEU Anti-Racism Toolkit
Monday 19th July 2027	District Summer social (most likely at Oxford House rather than Central Foundation)

Minutes from past meetings (2026-2027)

Minutes from past meetings (2025-2026)

Committee meetings 2026-2027

These meetings are for the committee members of Tower Hamlets & the City NEU. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact our 2026-2027 President Sharon at sharon.swanleaneurep@gmail.com

Date

Monday 7th September 2026

Monday 5th October 2026

Monday 2nd November 2026

Monday 7th December 2026

Monday 4th January 2027

Monday 1st February 2027

Monday 1st March 2027 (timings adapted for Ramadan, TBC)

Monday 12th April 2027

Monday 10th May 2027

Monday 7th June 2027

Monday 5th July 2027

School meetings

If you do organise a school meeting, don’t hesitate to buy some refreshments for your members. You can then claim back your expenses from the District. To do this, please keep all your itemised receipts (physical or clear picture), and email the treasurer Pauline at pauline.philippe@neu.org.uk to be guided to do a claim form.

Many school groups are also using Zoom, Teams or other online platforms to organise union meetings with their members, if you find it difficult to meet in person.

You can download a guide to running a Zoom meeting here: User Guide for Zoom