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NASUWT: "We have to face the facts"

Union hoping to be involved in discussions as stakeholders

The NASUWT is calling for unions to be involved in discussions as part of a funding review into the education system.

Local Negotiating Secretary Geraldine O'Neill says without funding to help staff retention, the review won't have the impact government is hoping for.

Teachers have taken industrial action over disputes on pay and conditions; the last of the strikes were suspended following successful negotiations.

Ms O'Neill believes the Department of Education, Sport and Culture must be realistic:

In response, Education Minister Julie Edge says she wants to see the results of the review 'as soon as possible':

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