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More than half of classroom or teaching assistants (53%) across the UK have experienced physical violence at school in the past year, according to new figures published by UNISON today (Tuesday). In addition, three-quarters (76%) of the teaching assistants who took part in a survey for the public service union said they had witnessed violence at […]
Union learning reps (ULRs) are enthusiasts and advocates for learning and have an important role to play in finding out what learning opportunities are available in the workplace, and help members develop new skills. The role varies according to individual circumstances but ULRs are involved in a range of activities promoting learning. Initial training is available […]
Delegate after delegate pointed out that the vast majority of school workers employed on so-called term-time contracts are women, effectively paid for just 10 months of the […]
“The government claims academy status means greater autonomy for individual school heads, but the reality for head […]
Commenting on the decision today (Thursday) by the Academies Transformation Trust (ATT) to announce jobs cuts and a major restructuring across its secondary and primary schools in the East and West Midlands, and the East of England, UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “This decision has come as a bolt from the blue, and […]
Public services are the bedrock of our communities. UNISON Cymru Wales is campaigning for sustained investment in these services and the public service workforce.
Government plans to force all schools in England to become academies are just one issue facing support staff
Award celebrates activist who has made greatest contribution to Gateshead branch and its members
Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices
“Many schools want to keep their links with local authorities and not be forced into academy trusts. Evidence shows improved standards are not guaranteed and […]
Statement from UNISON’s FE and sixth form committee
UNISON warns against ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ as government launches consultation on a new English school funding formula
Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues
From this April, all learning support workers in Wales will be required to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). The […]