More than two in five (42%) teaching assistants, caretakers, cleaners and other school support staff in the east of England are actively looking for better paid jobs because of the rising cost of living and persistent low pay in education, according to a UNISON survey released today. The survey responses paint a bleak picture of […]
The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools
The unions want ministers to provide schools with air filtration devices for use wherever airflow problems are detected and make face masks mandatory in all areas of secondary […]
Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority
For someone working in a school kitchen for 16 hours per week, the rate of full sick pay would be […]
No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’
Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites
“Most of our pupils unfortunately did not understand what was going on due to their additional needs. “Yes, we had the […]
Cash-strapped school support staff are using their own money to help pupils and their families cope with the cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON today (Friday). A UK-wide union survey of more than 6,000 school workers reveals staff – including teaching assistants, catering and cleaning workers, librarians and sports coaches – are buying food for hungry pupils, and contributing towards the cost of […]
The lack of any government messaging on COVID has also affected the issue
“This should not be a luxury for families. “This asset has proven hugely popular with our families as they pop up, do their […]
Nearly half of teaching assistants at Pot Kiln Primary School in Suffolk face the sack, UNISON reveals today. The Sudbury school plans to lay off up to 15 of its 36 classroom assistants and midday supervisors, blaming an “unforeseen” budget shortfall of £75,000 and flagging student numbers. Pot Kiln claims it has more teaching assistants […]
"There must be fair and long term funding for maintained nursery schools. The early years funding settlement for 2023-24 leaves the early years […]
“UNISON and parents have managed to reduce the number of job losses, but unfortunately Pot Kiln and Suffolk County Council still want to sack essential staff. “Pot Kiln […]
But UNISON warns the level of cuts is totally disproportionate to the forecasted fall in class sizes, pointing out that the threatened staff play a vital role in […]
