The National Education Union (NEU) held its annual conference in Brighton, where education policy issues were discussed among attendees and speakers.

According to one source, the union voted against government plans for new Year 8 reading tests. The government has described such assessments as "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils require additional support.

Separately, Green Party leader [name] addressed the conference, making various policy proposals related to education funding and reform. The proposals reportedly included discussions of teacher pay increases and examination system changes, though specific details of these proposals were not fully detailed across sources.

The conference provided a platform for education stakeholders to discuss current challenges facing the sector and potential policy solutions. Teaching unions regularly use their annual conferences to debate government education policies and advocate for changes to support both educators and students.

The NEU represents teachers and education support staff across England and Wales, making their policy positions significant in ongoing education debates.