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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

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

UNISON meets Department for Education and NHS test and trace officials to discuss the end-of-term announcement about mass testing in English schools in January

National schools committee describes UK government’s announcement, made on the last day of term, that some secondaries will be expected to start next term online, as “jaw-dropping”

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

Joint unions for school staff write to education secretary

Eight education unions representing thousands of school employees across Wales jointly wrote to Welsh government urging it to include the whole school workforce as a priority group for tests

UNISON has partnered with Cruse again to provide some specialist training for dealing with grief in young people and children. This online workshop run by Cruse Bereavement Care is offered to UNISON members who work with children and young people. While staff who work with these groups may already have some experience in dealing with […]

Regional convenor Becky Tye takes over the blog this week to take encourage school support staff to stand up for safety