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We can show you how to support members as a health and safety rep, a welfare officer, LGBT+ officer or green rep. There are also advanced courses on employment […]

Elected branch officers from UNISON branches across the Yorkshire and Humberside region came together in Sheffield over the weekend for the region’s annual branch officer training weekend. The weekend brings together activists from across the region to learn and develop skills together, as well as to help make new contacts and develop networks. UNISON Yorkshire […]

‘If support staff didn’t do their job, you’d notice it’

Redeploying them to other roles is unfair on everyone. Parents will rightly assume their children are being taught by teachers, not teaching […]

“In the meantime, the government should get on with making some progress. The fact that we're in a in a general election year is neither here nor there, because children and staff […]

Westminster event sets the scene for UNISON’s Champions in Our Colleges celebration tomorrow (Friday 9 February)

An early present for everyone – our Education and Equalities team has just published our education programme for 2024.

The event was hosted in the run-up to the union's annual celebration day, Stars in Our Schools, on Friday 24 November. Stars in Our Schools highlights the vital role of support staff in […]

“Years of neglect and underfunding have worsened the situation, leaving some schools on the verge of collapse. “With the autumn statement just days away, the chancellor must […]

Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout

All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]

A dedicated pay and reward system would ensure they are fairly paid for what they do, as well as provide a career structure and opportunities for professional […]

The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to […]

Did our school respond to the DfE asbestos survey and do we have any in our buildings? 4. If there is asbestos in […]

The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to […]