Schools staff have joined UNISON in record numbers in recent weeks, understanding the importance of coming together to make classrooms safe in these trying times. The resources on this page are intended to help you and your colleagues through any issues you have. UNISON’s latest advice on the constantly changing government advice can be found […]
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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
Once again proof, if needed, that giving contracts like this to private companies simply do not work. Profit should not be put before the delivery of quality meals to […]
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
Among many issues, the committee highlighted concerns about the reliability of the proposed tests, numbers and roles of staff that would be involved, potential increased workloads, proper […]
We think that most schools will not be able to deliver this.” UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “In the […]
Mass testing in schools UNISON initial statement Following the Government’s announcement of mass testing in schools in the New Year, UNISON’s National Schools Committee secured a meeting with the Department for Education (DfE) and NHS Test and Trace, to take place on Tuesday 22 December. With the additional Government announcement on 17th December that secondary […]
‘The surge in cases in our schools is extremely concerning … Enough is enough’
Switch two weeks before Christmas would make all the difference
UNISON is celebrating Stars in our Schools on Friday 27 November 2020 and we need your help.
UNISON survey reveals huge rise in numbers doing higher-grade work as teachers fall ill or fail to get tests