Teachers 'not asking for a pandemic payment'

'Teachers’ extraordinary efforts, both face-to-face with their pupils in crowded classrooms and in the online learning space, have allowed schools to continue to prioritise teaching and learning while meeting children/young people’s need,' the INTO said in a statement. File picture:  Danny Lawson/PA Wire

The primary teachers' union said it was not “asking for a pandemic payment” when it said teachers’ efforts during the pandemic should be recognised.

This week, the three teaching unions issued a joint statement, saying they expected to be included in “any discussions around the acknowledgement of workers’ contributions during the pandemic”.