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The government’s own data shows that COVID-19 cases among school-age children reached a record high on 30 September, with nearly 200,000 pupils being absent from […]

School estates must be sustainable and curriculum must change

We speak to teaching assistant Sue Ryles about what it’s like to be a schools rep – and why more people should do it

UNISON member Maggie Fordham is a support worker in her local UNISON branch. Here, she writes about some of the remarkable school caretakers she’s met in her job.

Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love.

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

It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas.

Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority

UNISON has written to the 20 biggest catering companies to urge that they review their sick pay policies in order to help keep staff and pupils safe

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

A teaching assistant who joined the profession after the loss of her own child is leaving in the face of low wages and rising responsibilities.

Schools and early years settings have the authority and responsibility to take whatever steps they deem […]

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 […]