School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians
School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians
School support staff are using their own money to help pay for pupils’ food and clothing, even though many are struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis themselves, says UNISON today (Friday).
Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis
School support staff across Yorkshire and Humberside are using their own money to help pay for pupils’ food and clothing, even though many are struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis themselves, says UNISON today (Friday). A survey of more than 1,000 school workers reveals that staff – including teaching assistants, caterers and cleaners – are buying food, clothes […]
“Yet these measures could prevent some school staff from ever striking again. That’s not the behaviour of a democratic government. “This […]
In December 2020, in the midst of the second COVID-19 lockdown, school meals staff employed by Dolce were told that their hours would be reduced by an average of 20-25% […]
Care workers, refuse collectors, social workers, teaching assistants, community workers, street cleaners and so many others go above and beyond every single day. Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, yet there is often little or no recognition for your hard work. With the cost-of-living skyrocketing to new highs every day, it’s time […]
Teaching assistants increasingly provide cover for absent teachers, without lesson plans or help from other colleagues.