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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.

Coronavirus in schools – what can I do?

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 […]

Page on the UNISON Eastern site.

The Open University: Behaviour that Challenges

Date
19 February 2021 9:30am–12:30pm
Location
Online event

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

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Facing the present, looking to the future with UNISON member learning

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 […]

Learning news on the UNISON College site.

A milestone nobody wanted to reach

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

Article on the UNISON South East site.

DfE stats reveal high level of COVID infections among school staff

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

Working mums aren’t getting the support they should be during lockdown

Tim Roberts looks at the shocking results of new TUC survey on the job retention scheme in his latest blog post

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

When the government fails them, key workers turn to UNISON

The governments continued mishandling of the pandemic drives many people to join UNISON. We cannot and will not let them down

Article on the UNISON South East site.

Schools and Early Years – Zoom Meeting

Date
12 January 2021 5:00pm–6:00pm
Location
Zoom

Outcome

Event on the UNISON South West site.

Schools and Early Years – Zoom Meeting

Date
12 January 2021 5:00pm–6:00pm
Location
Zoom

Outcome

Event on the UNISON North West site.

School Support Staff – Know Your Rights

Date
16 February 2021 11:00am–12:00pm
Location
Online event

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 […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Make schools safe!

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

January schools advice

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

Article, News on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Schools committee raises issues over English testing plans

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to COVID testing plans for English schools

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”

Article on the UNISON National site.