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Christina McAnea stresses how vital school support staff are

About one in five of our members are school support staff – that’s how big a group you are in our union. “And that’s really important […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Struggling schools forced to rely on teaching assistants as cheap cover for teachers

The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023). The report, commissioned by UNISON and written by researcher Rob […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

General election 2024: Back to school

While times could be hard, there was no lack of inspiration – from her mum, her maternal grandparents and from her teachers. “I do feel that I was very lucky in many ways,” she recalls […]

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MPs celebrate college support staff

Westminster event sets the scene for UNISON’s Champions in Our Colleges celebration tomorrow (Friday 9 February)

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

2024 education programme launched by UNISON South West

An early present for everyone – our Education and Equalities team has just published our education programme for 2024.

News on the UNISON South West site.

Stars in Our Schools goes to Parliament

The event was hosted in the run-up to the union's annual celebration day, Stars in Our Schools, on Friday 24 November. Stars in Our Schools highlights the vital role of support staff in […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Come clean about school risks and invest to remedy problems

“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 […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Poole education members strike over low pay

Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Twinkle, twinkle: Stars in Our Schools is back

All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Labour commit to restore School Support Staff Negotiating Body in England

“However, too often, they are taken for granted and lack clear career progression. A dedicated pay and reward system would ensure they are fairly […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges government to make schools safe now

‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’

News on the UNISON South West site.

Urgent School Building Safety Survey

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 […]

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UNISON urges government to make schools safe now

The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

School budgets reach breaking point, so UNISON members are taking action

As school budgets reach breaking point, there are inevitable consequences for the quality of education being […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Cuts since 2010 have cost pupils £5,000 each in lost education

The pressure on school budgets inevitably has consequences for the quality of education being provided. It means larger […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.