Many UNISON members would like to improve their skills and confidence in some area of English, maths, or IT. Learning reps are ideally placed to identify and address these needs. Identifying interest and need A workplace learning survey could help to identify English, maths and IT needs. Look at the Learning and Development tile […]
UNISON works in partnership with a number of well-known organisations, networks, and programmes. Open University The Open University and UNISON partnership is based firmly on a shared goal – to widen access to education and training to extend learning opportunities to those who have previously been unable to access them. To achieve this goal, both […]
In 2004 UNISON and The Open University joined forces to open up doors to learning for public service workers, and over nearly two decades thousands of UNISON members have taken advantage of our partnership to get qualifications, broaden their skills and knowledge, and move on in their careers. We’re now working together to review and […]
Most member and activist training is organised on a regional basis. To find out about what’s available near you, contact your regional education team using the details below: Eastern (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk) Contact name: Eastern Education Team Email: easterneducation@unison.co.uk Telephone: 01245 608905 Eastern regional education website East Midlands (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, […]
On this page you’ll find a compilation of training available to enable you to continue to develop in terms of your work, your personal skills and your mental health and wellbeing. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focus will stand you in good […]
Please find below a compilation of some of the online and distance training available from the Open University’s OpenLearn platform. These will be particularly useful to social care staff who are currently in support roles. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and build up your own self-worth and esteem. […]
UNISON has arranged three online workshops for members with YGAM (Young Gamblers & Gamers Education Trust) aimed at members working with young people, from primary aged children all the way up to university aged young adults. YGAM are a UK charity and the online training sessions they will be delivering are designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources to […]
Why prioritise? Everybody puts things off sometimes, but keep putting things off and the work or study will pile up and begin to seem an insurmountable task. Delaying things to the last minute is also a cause of stress and stress can interfere with your ability to learn and to remember things. People have a […]
What do we mean by motivation? We all have different reasons why we take a certain course of action. Before you embark on any type of study or training it’s important to establish what you want to achieve through it. It might be that you want to further your career or want to learn more […]
ULearn is UNISON College’s annual learning magazine – celebrating learning and training from across the nations, regions, service groups, self-organised groups and national team. Enjoy reading about all the fascinating stories from our members and activists. And get ideas and inspiration to take the next step on your own learning and training journey! This year’s […]
Vital knowledge to help you and your colleagues survive in these challenging times Alongside our campaigning work, we want to help you to survive the coming months by accessing the advice, guidance and financial support that is available from our union, from the welfare state and from agencies across Wales. We also want to raise […]
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UNISON support for non-formal workplace ESOL learning could take place before, during and after formal ESOL classes are arranged, as well as where ESOL classes cannot be negotiated. Coaching support for self-directed learning can be empowering. Short taster activities can build confidence and skills that help people progress while giving workers a positive first experience […]
Branches, through their officers, have responsibilities to… provide opportunities for the education of members and the development of activists UNISON Code of Good Branch Practice The role of the lifelong learning co-ordinator is to lead on member learning in the branch. They work closely with the branch education co-ordinator and the same person might even […]
UNISON Learning and Organising Services and education staff across the union are working hard so that we can continue to provide trade union learning and training in a safe and effective way. We’ve moved our courses online – but don’t worry if you’re not confident using a computer or the internet. You’ll find some really […]
