Half of school support staff in England have been anxious about the return to classrooms this week, with many fearing measures to keep them safe are inadequate, according to a survey published today (Friday) by UNISON.
Half of school support staff in England have been anxious about the return to classrooms this week, with many fearing measures to keep them safe are inadequate, according to a survey published today (Friday) by UNISON.
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 […]
As we look forward to brighter days where our lives are no longer dominated by COVID, we will be picking up the pieces for many years to come
UNISON's head of education Jon Richards said: “UNISON wants schools and colleges to open as soon as soon as possible. But we need to make sure that reopening does not reverse the […]
This course is open to all school support staff, limited spaces available. This course is being facilitated by The Open University and will offer school support staff the tips and techniques for dealing with challenging behaviour. To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. Outcome
Covid-19 continues to disrupt our daily life both at home and in work. We continue to need things to look forward to and help us manage what we are facing. In UNISON learning, we believe that education is one way of doing this – either by learning about what we face or strengthening our skills […]
With over 100,00 deaths due to Covid in the UK, the emotional toll will be far-reaching and long lasting, both for the bereaved and UNISON members working through the pandemic
Estimates put 39% of teachers and school leaders and 51% of teaching assistants and other staff are working on-site in open settings in the current lockdown
Tim Roberts looks at the shocking results of new TUC survey on the job retention scheme in his latest blog post
The governments continued mishandling of the pandemic drives many people to join UNISON. We cannot and will not let them down
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This webinar is open to all school support staff that are members of UNISON. Aims: To raise awareness of your rights at work in the context of working in schools Identify your main rights at work Discuss how UNISON can help to support staff members at your school Establish next steps for working with UNISON […]
UNISON is advising its members in primary schools, special schools, SEND and early years settings in England that it is unsafe to return to the workplace if it is fully open to all pupils. Please see the advice page on our national website for the latest information. Schools advice This includes a model letter to send […]
This advice applies to all primary schools, special schools, SEND and early years settings in England. In UNISON’s view, it is unsafe for you to attend the workplace at present if your school is fully opened to all pupils. Visit the national website on the link below for the full information; January Schools Advice