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Low-earning school support staff are paying for pupils’ food, skipping meals and taking on multiple jobs to survive

A ​UK-wide union survey of more than 6,000 school workers reveals staff – including teaching assistants, catering and cleaning workers, librarians and […]

News on the UNISON South West site.

Heatwave advice for schools and early years settings

Schools and early years settings have the authority and responsibility to take whatever steps they deem […]

Page on the UNISON National site.

‘Worn out’ teaching assistant quits after more than a decade as wages fall and responsibilities rise

“UNISON fights for the rights of all public sector workers and we will always do everything we can to defend the terms and conditions of all those who provide […]

Article, News, Uncategorized on the UNISON Cymru/Wales site.

UNISON slates government over school funding shortages

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Unions urge education secretary to extend free COVID testing

No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Regional schools forum

Date
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 […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Regional schools forum

Date
7 July 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 […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Regional schools forum

Date
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 […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Low sick pay is leaving school meals staff unable to self-isolate

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Allow schools to close early as Omicron spreads exponentially, says UNISON 

Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government must act right away to prevent disruption in schools, say unions

It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas

Article on the UNISON National site.

New COVID-19 variant: updated guidance does not go far enough, says UNISON

The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools

Article on the UNISON National site.

Schools risk support staff exodus over pay in east of England, warns UNISON

I panic whenever I have to visit the dentist or optician.” “I can only cope financially as my youngest son, who is 25, is still living at home. He contributes 50% towards all the bills and groceries […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Schools risk support staff exodus over pay, warns UNISON 

Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

The awesome lives of school caretakers

He enjoyed the camaraderie of his colleagues and the liveliness of being around young people. In 2010, the school Terry worked at became an academy and he witnessed a decline in its […]

Magazine, UNISON people on the Magazine site.