Schools and nurseries up and down the country have been struggling with high absence rates, and a poor supply of tests only makes things worse.
Schools and nurseries up and down the country have been struggling with high absence rates, and a poor supply of tests only makes things worse.
If safety measures are abandoned too early, in one fell swoop, the good progress made could be quickly undone.
UNISON has welcomed a decision by the Department for Education to drop plans to turn Leicester’s West Gate School into an academy. West Gate has 180 pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a range of learning needs. Pupils have moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, multiple learning difficulties and highly complex needs. In November 2018 […]
UNISON represent the largest number of members supporting children and young people with special educational needs and additional support needs in the UK, making us the union with the biggest voice. Our members work in in special schools and colleges and in mainstream settings, from early years right up to higher education. They hold varied […]
The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools
Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love.
UNISON has signed up to the charter after forcing the Department for Education to acknowledge role of all school staff
Across the union, different service groups are coordinating to secure a fair pay deal for UNISON members. It’s vital that members have their say. Over the summer, UNISON is […]
UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children
Community march planned for 15 May
The survey also found that 75% of secondary school staff say their school has introduced face coverings for staff in class. An even higher number […]
Schools should avoid opening the floodgates to a new wave of Covid infections by staggering the full return to the classroom, UNISON says today. Schools across the east of England are due to fully reopen on Monday, with an enhanced testing regime and face coverings for secondary school pupils. But UNISON warns that this may […]
Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff
UNISON regional manager Leonie Sharp said: “Staff are being punished for years of under-investment, poor management and the impact of COVID-19. They’re a dedicated group […]
@DavePrentis' message for UNISON members working in schools: "your union is with you and always will be […]