‘If support staff didn’t do their job, you’d notice it’
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UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “The strain imposed on teaching assistants is both unacceptable and […]
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.
Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout
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?
Independent analysis, commissioned by UNISON, shows the cumulative effect on each pupil of Conservative cuts to school funding