Union of Professional Educators

18/06/2026

https://upe.mt/upe-issues-directive-to-pause-nurture-group-reporting-amid-unresolved-dispute/

🛑𝗨𝗣𝗘 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲🛑

"The union has received reports that the Directorate has instructed educators to submit the lengthy end-of-year document. This template, originally designed several years ago, is overly complicated and results in significant duplication of work—particularly as members are already busy finalising Boxall’s Reports and ILPs while assisting with exam invigilation."

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is reminding all UPE members to pause the completion of the end-of-year Nurture Group report, following a resurgence

12/06/2026

https://upe.mt/upe-meets-new-minister-for-education-hon-byron-camilleri/

🛑𝗨𝗣𝗘 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗕𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶🛑

"The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) recently held a constructive meeting with the newly appointed Minister for Education, Hon. Byron Camilleri, to discuss a number of ongoing issues affecting educators and the wider educational sector."

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) recently held a constructive meeting with the newly appointed Minister for Education, Hon. Byron Camilleri, to

12/06/2026

Dan huwa filmat differenti minn dak li mdorrijin bih, imma ħassejt il-bżonn li nagħmlu għaliex nemmen li lkoll kemm intom nieqsin mill-apprezzament.

11/06/2026

Spjegazzjoni qasira dwar iċ-ċirkulari li ħarġet rigward is-'seniority' tal-Learning Support Educators (LSEs).

Barra minn hekk, nirrakkomanda li taraw il-filmat tal-bieraħ u timlew il-Google form li tinsab fl-artiklu tal-bieraħ stess.

10/06/2026

https://upe.mt/circular-dgpm-11-2026-on-lse-seniority-what-you-need-to-know/

The Ministry for Education has issued Circular DGPM 11/2026, following months of discussion and a formal recommendation from the Office of the Ombudsman.

10/06/2026

📢 LSEs – NOT SURE WHAT THE MINISTRY’S CIRCULAR REALLY SAYS? WATCH THIS FIRST! 🎥👇

We’ve put together a short explainer video that clearly breaks down Circular DGPM 11/2026 from the Ministry for Education – the one about LSE seniority and the current consultation process. 🧾📚

✅ What does the circular propose for new LSEs?
✅ What’s being discussed for existing LSEs?
✅ How can you give your feedback?

Watch the video to get the full picture before you speak up! 🎬👀

🗣️ YOUR VOICE NEEDS TO BE HEARD – AND THE UPE IS HELPING YOU DO JUST THAT.

The UPE is giving every Learning Support Educator the opportunity to use official union channels and make sure your concerns, ideas, and legal points reach the Ministry directly.

📝 All you need to do is fill in the Google Form – it’s your chance to have a real say on seniority, fairness, and recognition for LSEs.

🔗 WATCH THE EXPLAINER VIDEO + FILL IN THE FORM HERE:
https://forms.gle/eSQBcwhVNnGENwtB8

⏳ Don’t wait – the consultation period is short. Every voice counts.

Tag an LSE colleague who needs to see this! 🔁💪

09/06/2026

Min għandu jkun responsabbli għat-tfassil tal-karti tal-eżami għal studenti b'diżabilità?

08/06/2026

https://upe.mt/school-calendar-2026-2027/

🛑𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳🛑

School Calendar - 2026/2027

08/06/2026

Nixtieq inqajjem żewġ punti importanti:

L-ewwel nett, tħoss li huwa ġust li ma ssir l-ebda diskussjoni qabel ma għalliem jiġi mċaqlaq minn sena għal oħra? It-tieni nett, tħoss li huwa tajjeb li l-Learning Support Educators (LSEs) ma jiġux infurmati dwar min se jkunu qed jassistu fis-sena skolastika li jmiss?

Nemmen li dawn huma kwistjonijiet li għandhom jiġu indirizzati b'mod aktar miftuħ.