The scheme is a set of commitments to treat all employees fairly.

Ministers should step back from 1 June target and put safety first.

Regional convenor Becky Tye takes over the blog this week to take encourage school support staff to stand up for safety

UNISON has always actively challenged racism, and will always do so, wherever it raises its vile head

I hope this email finds you safe and well ahead of the last bank holiday of Spring. I know that many of you will be working throughout, but for those that are able to take some time off, I hope you manage to have an enjoyable and well-deserved break (with appropriate social distancing obviously!)   I’m […]

The decision to increase pupil numbers on 1 June is premature and could put lives in danger, says UNISON

Over a thousand parents, teachers, school support staff and head teachers will be attending the School Cuts mass lobby of Parliament this Tuesday, 24 October. They will bring the message to MPs that schools are seriously underfunded, which is having a negative impact on children and young people’s education. This situation must change. The majority […]

With many schools across the UK reopening classrooms this week, UNISON Eastern acting regional secretary talked to activists in Thurrock about going back to school for his latest blog post. The government’s rush to reopen classrooms has been the main front in UNISON’s battle against coronavirus in recent weeks. Many schools have encouraged extra students […]

Teaching assistants at a special needs school in Braintree are being bitten, kicked and spat on but managers are doing nothing about the violence, school support staff union UNISON warns today. A survey of support staff at The Edith Borthwick School found that 82% are worried about levels of violence, but only 19% of respondents […]

Date

1 June – 30 September, 2020

Ever thought about being a Health & Safety rep? Now more than ever before it’s time to start thinking about making a difference and getting involved with your union. Find out more on our brief guide to the H&S Rep role; Brief Guide Get in touch with your branch for more information, use the link […]

Date

17 August 2018 1:00pm–3:00pm

Location

UNISON Centre, London

This is the forum for UNISON members in schools across the South East to come together, network and get updated on all the latest developments in your profession. There’s be information from organisers working in Academy Schools and feedback from UNISON’s national Local Government Conference. We need reps to share their experience from all schools […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf becomes sixth Welsh council to pay registration fees for teaching assistants being introduced in April

Date

28 November 2017 12:00pm–2:00pm

Location

UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY

We are investigating setting up a Regional Schools Forum, where school based members from branches across the region can meet to discuss the issues affecting school staff in their area.

Suggestions that the government in England is considering reopening schools has caused huge anxiety amongst school staff and parents

UNISON survey uncovers how far teaching assistants go to financially support their pupils