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Special educational and additional support needs

UNISON represent the largest number of members supporting children and young people with special educational needs and additional support needs in the UK, making us the union with the biggest voice. Our members work in in special schools and colleges and in mainstream settings, from early years right up to higher education. They hold varied […]

Page on the UNISON National site.

Contact the education team

Please fill in the form below and let us know what we can help you with.

Page on the UNISON Eastern site.

We’re here to help you get back to school safely

We’re all glad to see pupils back in classrooms, but it’s important the return is safe for staff, pupils, parents and the wider community. We know that many school support staff have been worried about facing the new school term. The government produced guidance in July, but we don’t believe it goes far enough to keep […]

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UNISON Cymru Wales Learning

Quick Links: Book Webinars on Eventbrite Register for e-Learning Become a Union Learning Rep with your branch UNISON College in Cymru Wales All UNISON Members across the UK can access exclusive courses, bursaries, financial support, special events and e-learning platforms from UNISON College. Find out what you can do today! Upcoming courses & events for […]

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COVID-19 advice for school and early years staff

If you work in a school or early years establishment, read our COVID-19 advice to find out how you can stay safe and what your rights are.

Page on the UNISON National site.

Education

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 […]

Page on the UNISON Greater London site.

Branch Officer Training

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 […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.

Health and Safety Reps

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 […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.

Organising Steward

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 […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.

Women’s Education

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 […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.

Education

  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 […]

Page on the UNISON South East site.

Education

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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