“It is inner city schools which need extra support, not those in the leafy shires. There is a risk too that children and […]
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Show of support for UNISON’s Stars in our Schools campaign
So often the unsung heroes of schools, teaching assistants, midday supervisors, admin workers, catering staff and cleaning staff, are […]
Lots of plans are underway with schools holding awards ceremonies, putting on special assemblies and even dressing up as super heroes […]
UNISON campaign highlights closure of over 600 children’s centres since 2010
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has today reiterated the Church’s commitment to the Living Wage. A growing number of Catholic schools already pay the living wage to thousands of teaching assistants, catering and school support staff. The move comes following a joint campaign with UNISON – the […]
"Closing these centres and losing these valuable staff would be disastrous for the Open University," said Mr Prentis. "Our […]
‘Parents will hope this latest assurance is a promise David Cameron actually gets to keep’
UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems
A change of boss turned Karen Williamson’s working life upside down. Her UNISON rep, Mary Pearson, helped her find the right way up…
UNISON has won a hard fought victory for workers in the careers service against Prospects Limited
Further education members in England reject offer from Association of Colleges in summer consultation
All the evidence shows that children benefit from having a healthy, nutritious hot meal at school. Healthy school meals gives infant children the best start in life, helping to improve their […]
They deserve that much. “I can't think of a worst day in my three-and-a-half years, but sometimes it can be challenging with some children having autism and behaviour […]
Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families