Edapt Reviews 

The support I was given from Edapt was the most amazing, solid and caring experience whilst I went through a difficult period at school last year.
I felt truly listened to, and was given accurate transparent and honest advice by Rebecca and her colleagues.
There was never a feeling of judgement or giving up on my case, even when I might not have wanted to hear some of the advice given. The responses to my queries were extremely efficient and the union supported me through some difficult meetings in school. I felt very comforted and felt that this Union had the edge in terms of knowledge, expertise and helping me to understand every legal aspect of my enquiry. I was given very sound and solid advice throughout my case. Due the support I was given, my experience at school has been turned through 360 degrees this year because of the expertise and guidance from Edapt and I am thankfully in a much happier place.
I am loving school and enjoy teaching and my new role. I could not have gone through this process without Edapt on my side. They are outstanding. Thank you so much. Once my case closed, it felt like losing my support system. I am sure that I will keep touching base to update Edapt on my progress. I know that I can count of them any time. Thank you so much.

Edapt was an absolute lifeline during a deeply challenging and toxic temporary contract, and a special mention must go to Andrew, who was truly beyond amazing. When promised support vanished and unreasonable pressure mounted, Andrew gave me clear, expert advice from day one and was always available on short notice. He protected my well-being and professional standing when I had nowhere else to turn. I honestly don't know how I would have survived that period without him—highly recommended!

Excellent support through my recent illness. Very empathetic and a provider of excellent advice.

I had a terrible end to the school term with a dispute about my childcare when I was sent home abruptly by my head teacher. Rebecca from Edapt replied to me within a couple of hours, she was incredible, her kindness and empathy reassured me so that I could enjoy the rest of the summer holidays not worrying about things. She helped me to approach the dispute and resolve it very quickly and amicably. They tried to not pay me but Rebecca was there to advise me and put everything in writing. Having worked in education for 20 years, I really do not think the bigger unions are as good as Edapt. You don't get the same personal or rapid response. I also love that they are A-political. Thank you so much Rebecca and Edapt I will recommend you to friends and colleagues.

This is my first time of ever needing advice from a union and an extremely negative experience in school turned out to be positive thanks to their help. Everybody was so friendly and the support was very efficient. Many off my friends with some of the big unions have waited weeks for responses and received very little help, whereas on both occasions of speaking to them, the problem was resolved within the hour. A letter was drafted for me to send onto my school and emotional support was offered in the form of the 24 hour helpline that is attached to Edapt.
I am truly grateful for all of their support and I have already recommended them to other colleagues.

I highly recommend EDAPT if you want cover without a political agenda.

Emails are responded to quicinhband efficiently.

Whilst I didn't need to use the support personally I have known others that have and everyone I have spoken to has given good feedback. I have also seen people on social media comment how good and efficient EDAPT are

Rebecca at Edapt has been amazing as I had to navigate last minute redundancy in a toxic and cruel work environment. Whilst being there for me on speed dial e-mail, she had thorough knowledge of the law and helped me formulate communication to get the best outcome for me. I have been a member for years and the team is always an amazing support. 200% worth being with Edapt!

For the last few years of my teaching career, I have been with Edapt as an alternative to the traditional teaching unions. I have been very happy with the support and advice given. They are easy to contact, especially through the chat option when logged in to the website.
While in my teaching role, I was in an accident and Edapt sorted everything out with solicitors etc.
I would highly recommend this union to teachers.

Every teacher should sign up to Edapt. Their support throughout a challenging situation was outstanding and I felt exceptionally well looked after from start to finish.

From the very beginning, they were calm, knowledgeable and incredibly responsive. They guided me through each step with professionalism, always ensuring I understood my position and all options. Most importantly, they provided a steady, reassuring presence at a time when that really mattered. Huge shout out to Colin who went above and beyond and never once got fed up of my detailed explanations or continuous need for support and reassurance. Andrew also took over my case when Colin was away and offered the same excellent support.

Their advice was practical, measured and always focused on achieving the best possible outcome, which ultimately led to a resolution that protected both my professional standing and wellbeing.

I am extremely grateful for their expertise and support and would not hesitate to recommend them.

I can’t recommend Edapt highly enough. Throughout what was a really stressful grievance process, they were absolutely brilliant from start to finish.

Their support was clear, professional, and reassuring at every stage. They made sure I understood everything that was happening, helped me feel confident in my decisions, and were always available when I needed advice.

A special mention has to go to my rep, Lauren Hill, who was incredible. She was supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about getting the best outcome for me. Having someone like Lauren on your side makes all the difference in situations like this.

If you’re considering joining a union or looking for support you can truly rely on, Edapt are outstanding.

Thanks to Edapt's support I was able to continue my employment after a probation dispute and can continue doing the job I love.

I signed up to Edapt after raising a few issues around safety at my work and feeling like they were brushed aside. I was worried if something went wrong they would put the blame on me so wanted to make sure I had access to legal support. It wasn’t until I left and my final pay was a grand short that I found myself getting in touch to help with legal support. I knew I had holiday accrued and had worded giving in my notice correctly legally so I would receive that pay, but they kept simply saying I had used up all my holiday which wasn’t true. Colin helped me understand where I stood, checked over all my emails previous to the problem and after it to ensure I was correct and hadn’t made mistakes in my own calculations, helped me understand my options and write my emails in response to ensure they were clear and set out the legal situation politely but assertively. They did finally pay me the correct amount of money after 2 months. Without Colin’s help I wouldn’t have managed this so confidently, despite the intense stress it caused, he reassured me throughout. I massively recommend Edapt for the professional advice they give without the pressure of feeling the need to get involved with politics.

I cannot recommend Edapt enough. Rebecca supported me through an issue at work with numerous clear explanations of the processes and the terminology involved. I felt well informed at every step.

I’ve been at meetings in other schools with other regional union representatives, when staff were seeking help with school wide issues. All they wanted to do was use it to raise support for their political aims/campaigning, they didn’t even pretend to come up with a plan to help staff with their issues. They did nothing for us.

Without that nonsense I am sure Edapt would have done a better job. A refreshing change for teachers who don’t agree with the political leanings of the big unions.

It's never sat right with me that throughout teacher training it's drummed into you that it's vital to be part of a union for the legal protection when all the options involve giving your money to political ends that you may not agree with. I was over the moon when I discovered Edapt - the legal protection and support without any of the nonsense.

This academic year I've had need of that legal support, sadly. Edapt have been excellent. My caseworker Rebecca has been brilliant, providing both in person representation and endless advice through phone calls and email. Through Edapt's support I've got to an outcome that is far preferable to anything I would have achieved on my own. Highly recommend!

I have struggled with other unions taking the time to listen to me and not act on my issues or take them seriously but Colin from EDAPT has been brilliant with advice and clear recommendations. Emailing and in contact when needed but also taking on my concerns seriously and giving sound and good advice with how I have been feeling and managing things to move forward.

I really can't recommend Edapt enough. I signed up because it is non-political, and I had heard they were no nonsense too, but never imagined I would have to use so much of their support.
After a very challenging allegation against me in school, Rebecca supported me through every single step of the way.
The process was extremely complex and long, and she was always on board to talk, think things through, plan out what would be best for me, support with wording and drafts, represent me in meetings and conversations, and help in any way she could. She allowed me to take the lead, while ensuring every step taken was thoroughly calculated to protect me and advance my best interests.
Rebecca's professionality, communication, knowledge, insight, guidance, patience, care, empathy, and manner (the list goes on) warrant many more than 5 stars!
Very very grateful. Thank you.

A thoroughly professional organisation that supports and responds effectively. They have the experience and expertise needed to tackle issues in the education sector. In my particular situation I was guided thoughtfully and carefully through a complex challenge and was able to resolve matters positively. My advisor responded quickly to questions and preempted potential pitfalls that often arise in the HR world. Above all they genuinely cared and helped. I recommend their services.

Clear and prompt communication with a helpful and personable approach. Edapt kept me informed and updated throughout. They kept my best interests at the heart of the process and persisted until the matter was resolved. Edapt carried the mental load of my case which reduced the burden for me. Professional with a clear, calm approach and always a next step identified to ensure we reached a successful resolution. Have happily recommended to others. Superb service and appreciated the support provided in a complex situation.

Edapt have provided me with expert advice and support and I have nothing but positive words to say about Edapt. Since joining, I have had speedy responses to any case I brought to them.

I have personally experienced great legal support from the team. Rebecca has recently been working on one of my cases and has been highly professional. Rebecca was an empathic, knowledgable and a supportive caseworker who gave me confidence in dealing with my workplace issue effectively. She also followed up to see how I was getting on which I greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Edapt.

Absolutely amazing support. From raising the concern which was dealt with extremely quickly along with a resolution. If anybody is considering joining a Union , then Edapt needs to be your first choice. I would 100% recommend. Communication was outstanding and very thorough. Thank you.