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About one in five of our members are school support staff – that’s how big a group you are in our union. “And that’s really important […]

The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023). The report, commissioned by UNISON and written by researcher Rob […]

I would just like the opportunity to be in a position to make change happen, from government, to take the shadow out of the job title. “Education is such an […]

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 […]

The special education school is run by disability charity Livability, but it has not made a pay offer that addresses historic […]

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

“However, too often, they are taken for granted and lack clear career progression. A dedicated pay and reward system would ensure they are fairly […]

‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’

As you may have heard in the news, the Department for Education has suddenly ordered over 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to close buildings just before the start of the new Autumn term. Are you affected? Please take part in our short survey to help us support members who work in buildings found […]

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

UNISON members are writing to councillors to demand fair school funding. Will you join them?

The pressure on school budgets inevitably has consequences for the quality of education being provided. It means larger class sizes, fewer support staff, reduced access to student support […]