Confidence Building, Personal Development and Public Speaking webinar

16 July 2021 12:00pm–1:00pm

Online event

Public speaking can be one of the most frightening things a person can do and confidence is key when having to do this, whether that be at work or in the community. This webinar will look at what negatively affects confidence, how lack of confidence can affect overall wellbeing and then will look at ways […]

LGBT+ Members and Mental Health – Celebrating International Non-Binary Day

14 July 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online webinar

This workshop is open to all members in the South East. What is mental health? What is its relationship to the workplace? Why is this an LGBT+ issue? What does the latest TUC research say? What about bogus employer led programmes? How can UNISON help? To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. […]

ERA Refresher Training

6 July 2021

Online event

By law, all workplace representatives are required to undertake training at least once every five years to keep up to date and maintain their ERA certification. The refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. Much like a face to face course, […]

Regional Honoraria Panel

10 June 2021 10:30am–11:00am

Online Meeting

Covid-19: All physical meetings and events postponed until end of December 2020.  Outcome

Negotiating Skills Workshop

8 June 2021 10:00am–1:00pm

Online

This workshop is aimed at UNISON representatives who are involved in negotiations or who are likely to become involved in negotiations with management on policies, pay, change management, and conditions. It will help participants to: develop and practice negotiating skills be more effective team negotiators understand the process of negotiating be familiar with different styles […]

Promoting Positive Behaviour in Schools / Dealing with Pupil Violence

4 June 2021 1:00pm–3:30pm

We are running this online workshop aimed at schools support staff. The event will help UNISON members to: Understand how to prevent and manage challenging and violent behaviour developing Understand how to recognise and respond effectively to pupils/people presenting challenging or violent behaviour To examine the reasons why young people can display challenging behaviour To […]

Promoting Positive Behaviour in Schools / Dealing with Pupil Violence

4 June 2021 9:30am–12:00pm

We are running this online workshop aimed at schools support staff. The event will help UNISON members to: Understand how to prevent and manage challenging and violent behaviour developing Understand how to recognise and respond effectively to pupils/people presenting challenging or violent behaviour To examine the reasons why young people can display challenging behaviour To […]

Online Organising Stewards Course

3 June 2021

This online course will be spread between Thursday 3 June 2021 to Thursday 15 July 2021. The course is a combination of fixed tutorial times and independent flexible working. There will be 5 hours of work a week (for every week of the 6 week course), inclusive of the tutorial times. There are a number […]

Guided Meditation session

26 May 2021 12:30pm–12:50pm

Online event

This session is open to all members and is being delivered by InnerSpace. 20 minute meditation to relax your mind, refresh your focus and recharge your energy. To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. Outcome

Unconscious Bias Workshop

12 May 2021 10:00am–1:00pm

Online

In this workshop you will learn about what unconscious bias actually is and how our brains process information. Why does unconscious bias happen and where does it come from? What are the effects and impact of unconscious bias on individuals in society and in the workplace? How can we address our own and other people’s […]

Regional Equality Conference

23 April 2021 10:00am–5:00pm

Online

Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, identity and experiences. You are invited to the UNISON South East Equality Conference which will help to equip your branch with the tools and resources to raise awareness of […]

Guided Meditation session

21 April 2021 12:30pm–12:50pm

Online event

This session is open to all members and is being delivered by InnerSpace. 20 minute meditation to relax your mind, refresh your focus and recharge your energy. To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. Outcome

Online Health & Safety Representatives Course

20 April 2021

This online course will be spread between Tuesday 20 April 2021 to Friday 28 May 2021. As the course involves group work and discussion, you will be expected to attend webinar based tutorials at fixed times. There are a number of other criteria which you must be able to commit to before embarking on the […]

Online Organising Stewards Course

19 April 2021

This online course will be spread between Monday 19 April 2021 to Friday 28 May 2021. The course is a combination of fixed tutorial times and independent flexible working. There will be 5 hours of work a week (for every week of the 6 week course), inclusive of the tutorial times. There are a number […]

ERA Refresher Training

13 April 2021

Online event

By law, all workplace representatives are required to undertake training at least once every five years to keep up to date and maintain their ERA certification. The refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. Much like a face to face course, […]