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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, warns UNISON 

They simply don’t earn enough for the incredible job they do. The government must make extra money available to enable schools to keep the support staff they’re so dependent […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

School support staff finally included in wellbeing charter

UNISON has signed up to the charter after forcing the Department for Education to acknowledge role of all school staff

Article on the UNISON National site.

‘Now is the time – have your say on pay’

Workers who have kept vital services running throughout the pandemic – often at risk to their own health – deserve a proper pay rise. Whatever the workplace […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Unions call on secondary schools and colleges to retain masks

UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Campaign to protect Moulsecoomb Primary continues

Community march planned for 15 May

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Face coverings in schools make staff feel safer​

Face coverings in schools have only been in place for a few weeks​. Lifting this measure before the impact on transmission in schools ​has had time to be assessed would be rash

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Schools should not open the floodgates to a new wave

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 […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

A ‘big bang’ reopening of schools is ‘unnecessary and reckless’, says UNISON

Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON plans fightback against staff cuts to Sheffield Hallam students’ union

Redundancies facing permanent staff at Sheffield Hallam students’ union will have a major effect on students, and UNISON members plan to fight back

Article on the UNISON National site.

Highlights: Stars in Our Schools 2020

Stars in Our Schools was a bit different this year but it was still a glorious celebration of all that school support staff do for our children

Article on the UNISON National site.

Contact the education team

Please fill in the form below and let us know what we can help you with.

Page on the UNISON Eastern site.

Member Education: Time for Change series resources available

With only two webinars in the series left to host before its conclusion, the South East Education Team have held six webinars for members across the region since September, as part of the ‘Time for Change’ series. Webinar topics have included Redundancy Support and Information, Finding a Job, CV Writing, Interview Advice, Stress and Change […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Another decision made with a disdain for evidence

In his latest regional secretary’s blog, Tim Roberts questions the government’s decision to shut down the Union Learning Fund

News, Regional Secretary’s Blog on the UNISON Eastern site.

Over 100 new activists trained during COVID-19 pandemic

Zooming into homes across the South West, our regional education team have trained 107 new workplace representatives so far this year.

News on the UNISON South West site.