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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

TSAT have shown the way for schools and academy trusts in providing development opportunities for their support staff. Support […]

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

A ​UK-wide survey of more than 13,000 school workers reveals that staff – including teaching assistants, caterers and cleaners – are buying […]

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.

The government’s own data shows that COVID-19 cases among school-age children reached a record high on 30 September, with nearly 200,000 pupils being absent from […]

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