Setting up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB)

Closed 18 Jul 2025

Opened 11 Jun 2025

Overview

This consultation is for anyone with an interest in the set up of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB), which will have a remit for pay, conditions, training and career progression for school support staff in England.

Why your views matter

We're seeking views on the set up of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB).

This consultation gathers evidence and views on:

  1. How to define 'school support staff' - to confirm which staff are within the SSSNB's remit
  2. Current pay and conditions arrangements
  3. Whether to include agency workers in the scope of the SSSNB in future legislation

School support staff, school leaders, employers and the wider sector are best placed to shape how the SSSNB achieves our Plan to Make Work Pay and Opportunity Mission – so we want to hear from you.

Audiences

  • Bodies representing schools and local authorities
  • Employers
  • Faith bodies
  • Governing bodies and academy trusts
  • Government bodies and departments
  • Governors
  • Headteachers
  • Local authorities
  • School support staff
  • Unions and representative organisations

Interests

  • Pay, conditions and pensions