UNISON has a proud history of providing high quality learning opportunities for our members. We work with trusted national institutions and we also deliver learning in-house. Whether you’re already a keen learner, or just beginning to explore the possibilities, and whatever your reasons for wanting to learn, UNISON can help. If you already know of a […]
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Welcome to the South East Education webpage. The 2024 Course Programme is here! We are running a full programme of courses in 2024 which include a mixture of online and classroom-based to make learning accessible to all. From Stewards training and follow-on courses to learning for members including handling stress, bullying and harassment, recruitment […]
With 1 million women members in UNISON, these course are designed to inspire, inform and build the confidence of women. Our courses are designed to help support more women to become active in their branches, and to work together to campaign for change. Courses for women Women’s Officer Passport If you have recently been elected as […]
If you have recently become a UNISON Steward or workplace representative, you are probably feeling slightly anxious about what you have let yourself in for. Don’t panic! UNISON South East have put together a 17-day programme of training, which we recommend for all new Stewards, and for which your employer should give you paid time off work […]
If you have recently been elected as a UNISON Health and Safety rep, you are probably feeling slightly anxious about what you have let yourself in for. Don’t panic! UNISON South East have put together a 14-day programme of training which we recommend for all new Health and Safety reps, and for which your employer should give you […]
Every year, UNISON South East runs a weekend residential training course for all newly appointed or untrained Branch Officers. This year, the Branch Officer Training weekend is taking place at the Hilton at Ageas Bowl in Southampton and the following courses will be taking place: Branch Officer Training Branch Secretary: This course is designed to […]
- Date
- 24 April 2018 11:00am–5:00pm
- Location
- The Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront 137 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2JF
School support staff seminar with Angela Rayner as key note speaker An opportunity to be updated on relevant issues affecting the sector You will also have an opportunity to attend one of the many workshops that will be running on the day and net work with others in the sectors This is a member only […]
- Date
- 7 – 8 November 2018
- Location
- Jurys Inn Cardiff
Annual Branch Seminar Annual branch seminar with a range of workshops and speakers. This annual event is very popular with higher education support staff so please register early to avoid disappointment. This is a member only event. Registration is required. Outcome
Introductory Stewards Course This is a regional course for untrained stewards in the Greater London Region, leading to ERA accreditation. What will the course cover? Understand the role of an organising union in public services; Recognise the importance of equalities in UNISON; Work with members to tackle issues in the workplace; Work with members in […]
- Date
- 5 – 6 April 2019
- Location
- Newcastle Jury’s Inn Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD
Colleges train nearly half of all construction and engineering and manufacturing apprentices and there are […]
- Date
- 9 May 2019 11:00am–5:00pm
- Location
- Novotel Sheffield Centre Hotel 50 Arundel Gate Sheffield S1 2PR
School support staff seminar providing an opportunity to attend a wide range of workshops and networking opportunities School support staff seminar 2019 Discounted rate for young members. Outcome
- Date
- 6 – 7 November 2019
- Location
- Park Inn York City Centre
We encourage every higher education branch to send a current or potential UNISON activist – the event is for UNISON members only. To […]
- Date
- 4 – 8 March 2019
- Location
- Online Event
TECHOGNITION is a national celebration of School Science Technicians, recognising the importance of this essential role in science education Following the success of #TECHOGNITION 2018 we will be running the event again this year. During #TECHOGNITION week: Take a photo of yourself or a technician colleague at work. It can be something spectacular or […]
- Date
- 5 July 2019 12:00pm–6:00pm
We welcome you to join us at the Regional School Support Staff Seminar where we aim to bring together Schools Support Staff, to share experiences on work related issues,learn from each other’s experiences, and to help build confidence. On the day you will have the opportunity to listen to some key note speakers discuss important […]
- Date
- 20 – 21 January 2020
- Location
- Southampton City College
This refresher course aims to update reps on new legislation which is relevant to their role and introduce new developments within UNISON. UNISON South East Training Application Form Outcome