The NUT is the largest of all the teaching unions. Membership for students is free. For more information click here

ATL, the education union for teachers and lecturers. For more information click here

The NAHT is the main association representing the interests of head teachers. It runs courses and conferences to support new initiatives and the implementation of policies. For more information click here

NASUWT is one of the largest teaching unions and the only one to organise in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. NASUWT has members in all sectors of education and represents teachers in all roles including heads and deputies. For more information click here

Voice is an independent trade union representing education and childcare professionals in the public and private sectors, including teachers, head teachers, FE and HE lecturers, teaching assistants, technicians, administrators and support staff, nursery nurses, nannies and early years specialists. For more information click here