NAHT Cymru

27/05/2026

Join NAHT Cymru at the Pride Cymru 2026 Parade!

Celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the vibrant spirit of our community by joining us at Pride Cymru in Cardiff!

As Wales' biggest celebration of equality, it’s a fantastic opportunity for our members to come together, show our support for the LGBTQ+ community, and enjoy a day filled with incredible live performances, a colourful parade (we will be there with our banner!) through the heart of the city, and a true sense of belonging.

Whether you fancy joining us on the march or cheering from the sidelines, we’d love to see as many of you there as possible to represent NAHT and share in the joy of being exactly who you are.

WHEN: Saturday 13th June 2026 at 11am

WHERE: Meet us near Gates 2 & 3: Located on Westgate Street (East side), Look for our banner!

We hope to see you in the capital!

Ymunwch â NAHT Cymru yng Ngorymdaith Balchder Cymru 2026!

Dathlwch amrywioldeb, cynwysoldeb ac ysbryd bywiog ein cymuned trwy ymuno â ni yn Balchder Cymru yng Nghaerdydd!

Fel dathliad mwyaf Cymru o gydraddoldeb, mae’n gyfle gwych i ddod at ein gilydd, dangos ein cefnogaeth i’r gymuned LHDTC+, a mwynhau diwrnod sy’n llawn perfformiadau byw anhygoel, gorymdaith liwgar (byddwn ni yno gyda’n baner!) trwy ganol y ddinas, a gwir ymdeimlad o berthyn.

P’un a ydych chi am ymuno â ni ar yr orymdaith neu gymeradwyo wrth i ni fynd heibio, byddem wrth ein bodd yn gweld cynifer â phosib ohonoch chi yno i gynrychioli NAHT a rhannu yn y llawenydd o fod yn union bwy ydych chi.

PRYD: dydd Sadwrn 13eg Mehefin 2026 am 11am

BLE: Dewch i gwrdd â ni ger Gatiau 2 a 3:

ar Heol Westgate (ochr Ddwyreiniol), Chwiliwch am ein baner!

Gan obeithio eich gweld chi yn y brifddinas!


NAHT - Campaigning to improve schools for everyone
TUC Cymru

21/05/2026

Press room
Move to protect school curriculum approved at TUC Cymru Congress
Union delegates have supported a move by Welsh school leaders to protect the vision behind the school curriculum amid fears it is being threatened by ‘a growing tide of division and extremist views far beyond the school gates’.

NAHT Cymru’s motion, which was today unanimously supported at the TUC Cymru Congress in Llandudno, says: ‘We are seeing a fear creeping into our communities across Wales, a growing tide of division and extremist views; the use of anti-immigrant, racist and xenophobic beliefs and a campaign of misinformation which is creating social division.’

It praises the ethos behind the 2022 Curriculum for Wales, including a focus on helping pupils become ‘capable, confident, and compassionate citizens who can thrive in a changing world’. The motion notes that the curriculum aims to enable children to become ambitious, enterprising and creative, as well as ethical, informed and healthy.

But raising fears these principles were being threatened, and citing potential political instability in Wales, it calls on NAHT to mobilise to protect and defend its members and union values.

It adds: ‘We call on Congress to commit to ensuring that the new Curriculum for Wales continues to be available to all learners; to ensure the rights of children to a fair and balance education are protected and that legislation around Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE), Religion, Vales and Ethics (RVE) and the LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales, which includes as an action the development and publication of national trans guidance for schools and local authorities, remains.’

Another motion raising concerns about the expansion of executive head teacher roles amid increasing instances of schools joining forces in collaborations and federations was also unanimously supported by delegates.

It says: ‘We appreciate that in some cases these reforms are of great benefit to learners and the communities they serve. However, we are concerned that these changes are being pursued in some cases to save money and in turn, put our middle leader members in a difficult position’.

The motion says there was little research on the repercussions for executive heads themselves in taking on schools with ‘significant additional responsibilities across multiple sites with little additional pay’.

It adds there were ‘currently no mechanisms to pay or support new leadership positions that are created in these federations and collaboration models – such as head of phase or head of school’.

And it highlights a lack of support to ensure middle leaders, such as deputy and assistant heads, are protected in these new structures and that their opportunities for career progression are not harmed.

Congress delegates agreed to campaign for national guidance on school collaborations and federations and for changes to be made to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Wales Document to ensure middle leaders are ‘appropriately recognised and renumerated for the roles they take on’.

NAHT Cymru national secretary, Laura Doel, who was confirmed as TUC Cymru’s new president at the congress meeting, said: “It’s absolutely vital that children’s education is prioritised under the new Plaid Cymru administration.

“We were delighted that TUC delegates supported our members’ motions around protecting the curriculum and school leadership roles.

“We hope these motions will now be acted upon by the Welsh Government, alongside provision of the significant additional investment our schools desperately need.”

First published 20 May 2026

21/05/2026

It’s the final day here at the TUC Cymru Congress, and what an inspiring and productive week it has been.

As we wrap up our discussions on solidarity, workers' rights, and a fairer future for Wales, we are looking forward to hearing from Rhun ap Iorwerth, Prif Weinidog Cymru. His address comes at a crucial moment for our movement.

Diolch i bawb who made this week so impactful—let's finish strong!

20/05/2026

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20/05/2026

"NAHT Cymru is immensely proud to celebrate our National Secretary, Laura Doel, on her appointment as the President of TUC Cymru. Laura’s elevation to this prestigious role is a testament to her fierce, unwavering dedication to working people and her exceptional leadership within the Welsh trade union movement. Having championed the voices of school leaders across Wales with absolute integrity and passion, we have no doubt that she will bring that same tireless commitment to representing the wider workforce across the nation. This historic milestone is not only a well-deserved personal achievement for Laura, but a deeply proud moment for our entire union as we watch one of our own lead the charge for a fairer, stronger future for workers throughout Wales."

Kerina Hanson, National President - NAHT Cymru

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

Our fringe event was a resounding success, bringing together a fantastic turnout of passionate voices from across the sector and beyond.

The energy in the room made one thing abundantly clear: all education unions in Wales stand entirely united and deeply committed to working collaboratively for the future of our education in Wales.

20/05/2026

Are you attending the TUC Congress in Llandudno? If so, make sure to join us at our Fringe Event, "A New Government, A New Deal for Education." The session kicks off at 12:30 PM in the Rhuddlan Room, offering a fantastic opportunity to engage in vital discussions about the future of our schools.

Best of all, a FREE lunch will be provided!

Don't miss out on great insights, networking, and good food—we hope to see you there.

20/05/2026

Our very own National Secretary Laura Doel takes centre stage as the Chair of Congress 2026.

As incoming President of TUC Cymru Laura is stepping up to champion the entire workforce across Wales.

20/05/2026

Kerina Hanson (NAHT Cymru National President / Headteacher at Pennard Primary School) speak to our motion to Congress:

MOTION 9: EXECUTIVE HEADSHIP EXPANSION

We are seeing a rise in executive headships,
collaborations and federations in Wales. We
appreciate that in some cases these reforms
are of great benefit to learners and the
communities they serve.

However, we are concerned that these
changes are being pursued in some cases to
save money and in turn, put our middle leader
members in a difficult position.

There is also little research on the
repercussions for leaders in taking on schools
with significant additional responsibilities
across multiple sites with little additional pay.
There are currently no mechanisms to pay
or support new leadership positions that are
created in these federations and collaboration
models – such as head of phase or head of
school.

There is no support put in place to ensure
existing middle leaders, such as deputy
and assistant heads are protected in these
new structures and in turn then no career
progression opportunities in federations.

We call on Congress to campaign for national
guidance on collaborations/federations and
for changes to be made to the STPC(W)D
(School teachers’ pay and conditions (Wales)
Document) to ensure middle leaders are
appropriately recognised and renumerated for
the roles they take on.

TUC Cymru