Pregnancy loss and termination - overview
Our pregnancy loss and termination resources are intended to equip teachers, support staff, reps, leaders and employers with information and strategies for improving conditions for working women and parent.
Topic: Maternity
Pregnancy loss and termination – campaign poster
A campaign poster outlining the NEU’s key demands for teachers and support staff experiencing pregnancy loss.
Pregnancy loss and termination - checklist for leaders
This document provides a checklist and resources for school and college leaders to support teachers and support staff who experience pregnancy loss or baby loss.
Pregnancy loss and termination – a call to action
This document is about the experiences of women in the education sector who have experienced pregnancy loss or termination, and the recommendations for government and employers to provide better support and understanding.
Pregnancy loss and termination – sample letter from rep
A sample notice from a workplace rep advocating for support and procedures in schools to assist teachers and support staff who experience pregnancy loss or termination.
Pregnancy loss and termination - checklist for reps
This document is about the importance of supporting teachers and support staff who have experienced pregnancy loss or termination, and provides a checklist for representatives on how to provide support in the workplace.
Pregnancy loss and termination – model policy
The document is a model policy for supporting teachers and support staff affected by pregnancy loss or baby loss in a school or college setting.
Pregnancy loss and termination - sample notices from member
The document provides sample notices for informing employers about pregnancy loss, baby loss, and bereavement leave.
Maternal mental health and postnatal depression
An outline of your rights and signposts to external specialist support for women experiencing maternal mental ill health or postnatal depression.
Stillbirth and neonatal death
A guide for teachers and support staff on your rights at work if your baby is stillborn or dies within 28 days of being born.
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