Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families
Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families
Campaign highlights school support staff, the Stars in our Schools
“Delay to government professional standards document has been a step back for a profession that has been largely neglected by the government since 2010”
However, she warned that raising standards would depend on investment in professional development and a proper career structure with […]
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 […]
More than 75% of schools in the UK contain asbestos – but the government is still dragging its feet over a report on the scale of the problem due last spring
Government committee concludes children are more vulnerable to exposure to asbestos than adults – the younger the child the greater the risk
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 […]
With 28 years in school catering under her belt, and school cook at Priory Lane Community School for the past 18, Fay is […]
New buildings boost the economy, and can inspire pupils and staff to achieve more, says union