The decision to increase pupil numbers on 1 June is premature and could put lives in danger, says UNISON
The decision to increase pupil numbers on 1 June is premature and could put lives in danger, says UNISON
The latest #OurHeroes story from the frontline of the Covid-19 outbreak comes from Elaine Betteridge at Rosewood free school in Southampton
UNISON South East was delighted last month to organise two inspirational CPD day’s for over 250 people at the Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT). With separate days at Portsmouth and Medway, this was a fantastic opportunity to bring together school support staff from across the trust’s 14 different schools. UNISON organisers delivered interactive, wellbeing-focused workshops […]
In July 2017, the Department published four research reports relating to SEND. Three of these come from the DfE-funded ‘What Works’ project, which looked at SEN support for pupils in mainstream schools and colleges. The fourth looks at the wellbeing of secondary school pupils with SEN. The reports can be downloaded at the links below: […]
Half of school support staff in England have been anxious about the return to classrooms this week, with many fearing measures to keep them safe are inadequate, according to a survey published today (Friday) by UNISON
Teaching assistants increasingly provide cover for absent teachers, without lesson plans or help from other colleagues.
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
One in four school support staff describe their financial situation as “struggling to survive” or “difficult”
UNISON and RCN call for urgent action as survey reveals school support staff being pressured to carry out complex treatments
Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis
No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’
Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love
UNISON is asking members to email their MP to put pressure on the government to reintroduce COVID-19 safety measures in schools
UNISON is calling for a 10% pay rise for all local government workers, as financial recognition for their commitment to public service
UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children