Plans by Derby City Council to close Ashgate Nursery School could be one step closer to becoming a reality this Wednesday, as councillors get their say. An overwhelming number of residents and families voiced their opposition to the council’s proposals during the 7-week consultation period. Over 91% of respondents strongly opposed Ashgate’s planned closure in […]
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Nearly half of teaching assistants at Pot Kiln Primary School in Suffolk face the sack, UNISON reveals today. The Sudbury school plans to lay off up to 15 of its 36 classroom assistants and midday supervisors, blaming an “unforeseen” budget shortfall of £75,000 and flagging student numbers. Pot Kiln claims it has more teaching assistants […]
Washing machines have been installed at a primary school in South Wales to help parents and the surrounding community with soaring energy bills
The lack of any government messaging on COVID has also affected the issue
Cash-strapped school support staff are using their own money to help pupils and their families cope with the cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON today (Friday). A UK-wide union survey of more than 6,000 school workers reveals staff – including teaching assistants, catering and cleaning workers, librarians and sports coaches – are buying food for hungry pupils, and contributing towards the cost of […]
Schools and early years settings have the authority and responsibility to take whatever steps they deem […]
‘Worn out’ teaching assistant quits after more than a decade as wages fall and responsibilities rise
A teaching assistant who joined the profession after the loss of her own child is leaving in the face of low wages and rising responsibilities.
Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites
No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’
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- 14 October 2022
The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]
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- 7 July 2022
This is a really enjoyable meeting which just addresses issues facing school staff and what UNISON can do assist to make support staff’s working lives better. Please contact your branch if you […]
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- 1 March 2022 11:00pm–11:00pm
The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]
UNISON has written to the 20 biggest catering companies to urge that they review their sick pay policies in order to help keep staff and pupils safe
Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority
It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas.