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Politicians put school support staff in spotlight

Welsh government ministers, Assembly Members and MPs have committed to supporting UNISON’s Stars in our Schools day of celebration, a highlight of […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Schools need teaching assistant standards

We were dismayed by the decision not to publish and pointed out that the Department for Education has recently issued professional standards for head […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Time for the stars in our schools

Stars in our schools day is fast approaching – tell us which superhero you’ll be dressing up as

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Sixth form college employers make final offer

UNISON consulting members on offer until 27 November (England only)

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Save our children’s centres

UNISON campaign highlights closure of over 600 children’s centres since 2010

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON member wins prestigious teaching assistant award

UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Your friend at work

A change of boss turned Karen Williamson’s working life upside down. Her UNISON rep, Mary Pearson, helped her find the right way up…

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

The government is failing teaching assistants, says UNISON

Government slammed for dropping the long-awaited teaching assistants standards

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Invite us to your school to help with professional registration

We can help learning support staff in Wales prepare for registration – just ask us in

Article, News on the UNISON Cymru/Wales site.

Free school meals for infants – petition

Please help us ensure he keeps his word by signing this  important petition to defend free school […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON schools committee update

About the election. UNISON also has forums and committees for schools members in its regions. If you are interested in getting more involved in UNISON’s work […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government quashes teaching assistant professional standards

News just in suggests the DfE is not going to publish the teaching assistant standards for England

Article on the UNISON National site.

Invite us to your school to help with professional registration

If you'd like to arrange a visit, contact your local UNISON branch. And if you see us at your school come and say […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Essential cover for you at work

Trade unions are there to help: why are they being attacked?

Article on the UNISON National site.

Stars in our schools – what are your plans?

Download Stars in our Schools - a guide to celebrating school support staff. [PDF] And for the first time, we are delighted […]

Article on the UNISON National site.