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"Without their dedication and commitment, schools simply could not function and the council must be praised for making this […]

Learning support workers or teaching assistants do all those vital but unheralded jobs in our schools, supporting special educational needs children and underperforming children and helping teachers […]

UNISON Cymru / Wales lobbying sees seventh council agree to pay new annual registration fees for school staff

This was the right decision to back low-paid workers by agreeing to pay their fees.” UNISON Cymru/Wales lead organiser for schools Jess Turner added: “Yet another council has […]

Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON

UNISON warns against ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ as government launches consultation on a new English school funding formula

Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices

Award celebrates activist who has made greatest contribution to Gateshead branch and its members

In preparation for the EWC registration, UNISON undertook a comprehensive listening exercise in schools across Wales, meeting with thousands of […]

Most teaching assistants work part-time and are only paid for term-time work. H However, both Neath Port Talbot and Caerphilly also […]

The schools in the Essex town are all run by the Burnt Mill Academy Trust, and the union is in talks with the trust, while also campaigning publicly. As part of that campaign, UNISON […]

County council’s plans could see vital school staff lose £1,000 to £5,000 a year

Government plans to force all schools in England to become academies are just one issue facing support staff

At least 500 UNISON members and supports took part in the protest outside Derby's Council House this […]

‘We all live 12 months of the year’ and need to paid for 12 months, local government conference delegates hear