Ms Thomas said: “Schools cannot survive without teaching assistants. They help to support children with special educational […]
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When it is, it’s often due to the hard work of the tens of thousands of school support staff – from teaching assistants to cooks to admin staff – who strive to make this […]
UNISON is the largest union for school support staff and local UNISON branches have been very busy this year, working hard to support members on a wide range of issues in the hundreds of schools, most of which are no longer local authority controlled. UNISON has been supporting members involved in TUPE transfers, reorganisations as […]
But the stark reality is that more than 75% of schools in the UK contain asbestos. That means thousands of pupils and staff are at risk. Between 2003 […]
With over 75 per cent of Britain’s state schools reportedly containing asbestos, UNISON believes that this statement will raise concerns amongst […]
UNISON members have a ‘mountain to climb’ on local government pay, the NHS and the welfare state, but are equal to the task, says general secretary
UNISON seeks urgent meeting with Michael Gove after report by right-wing think tank proposes sacking of teaching assistants
The union, which represents school support staff including catering workers, teaching assistants, caretakers, school administrators […]
Health and Safety Executive refuses to publish report into contamination at Welsh school
Please bear in mind that these also have an impact on schools staff in local authority schools but also in academies and free schools.After the rejection of the […]
Preparing lunch for 100 hungry kids is all in a day’s work for school cook Fay Hart
New buildings boost the economy, and can inspire pupils and staff to achieve more, says union
Findings are a testament to the contribution of teaching assistants, says UNISON
UNISON and RCN call for urgent action as survey reveals school support staff being pressured to carry out complex treatments
We fully support the disclosure of information about asbestos in schools for parents, pupils, and the schools workforce.'Approximately 100 people die each year as a result […]