Teachers' Pensions Scheme

14 November 2018

Teachers' Pensions Scheme

The majority of our members will also be members of the Teachers' Pensions scheme.

By now a number of those members will have registered with the My Pensions Online area of the scheme’s website with a significant increase in registered members over the past twelve months - over 15,000 members a month.

During the year our officials meet with Capita, which is responsible for administrating the Scheme, to consider the efectiveness of the service and the terms and conditions of the service.

The General Secretary, Dilwyn Roberts-Young, attended meetings on Monday, November 12th to consider how the Scheme engages with its members.

An interesting message from the meetings was the need for members to look at their Teachers' Pensions 'account' in the same way as they look at their bank accounts.

The My Pensions Online website receives over forty million visits a year with over two million visits to the section on benefit statements.

At times, members of the Scheme will contact their employers or union to make enquiries about their pensions. It must be emphasised that the figures available to members on the My Pensions Online is current and correct.

UCAC encourages its members to register with the My Pension Online and to check that the information about them is current and correct. The Scheme is your money administrated by Capita and you need to make sure that every day of your service is documented.

Part of the feedback we have in preparing for the meetings are the queries from members. With regards to communication a number have raised concerns about the lack of Welsh language provision. It's important to note that every form from Capita is available in the Welsh language. In order to show the demand for a Welsh language service - make sure you demand your right to Welsh language provision.

If you have any queries regarding your pension contact your field officer and in order to ensure that the information is current register with the Teachers' Pensions website.