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“Delay to government professional standards document has been a step back for a profession that has been largely neglected by the government since 2010”
Ms Thomas said: “Schools cannot survive without teaching assistants. They help to support children with special educational […]
Join UNISON’s search for the unsung heroes of our schools
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 […]
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
After the rejection of the two options in their first pay offer, the local government employers came back with a final offer in writing on 25 April
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
Findings are a testament to the contribution of teaching assistants, says UNISON