“Everyone can remember the teacher or the member of school staff who helped them during their life,” she says. “And that's so powerful.” As […]
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There was a particular focus on the apprenticeship system, its importance and how to make it work better – highlighting the benefit, as part of a well-rounded education […]
An early present for everyone – our Education and Equalities team has just published our education programme for 2024.
School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians
“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 […]
A membership recruitment campaign began in 2021 and saw a recognition agreement signed with the employer in […]
All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]
The shadow education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced the party’s policy to reintroduce the body if they win the next general election
‘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 […]
‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’
UNISON members are writing to councillors to demand fair school funding. Will you join them?
Independent analysis, commissioned by UNISON, shows the cumulative effect on each pupil of Conservative cuts to school funding
The complaint alleged that the education union had actively sought to recruit school support staff and had intervened in pay negotiations between the three recognised unions
Chronic underfunding, overworked staff and simply not enough schools – inadequate SEND provision is leaving ‘vulnerable children by the wayside’