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Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to UNISON about her plans to rebuild the education system – and how that can impact on the union’s members

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.

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.

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

Stars in Our Schools is back, and this year there’s a special focus on early years education. But hurry – the deadline for ordering all your fantastic Stars merch is 6 October

“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 […]

‘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?

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 […]

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

The couple experienced similar stress and anxiety all over again, when it came time for their youngest, O, to transition between nursery and primary school: a delay in receiving his diagnosis and […]