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UNISON member wins prestigious teaching assistant award

UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Your friend at work

A change of boss turned Karen Williamson’s working life upside down. Her UNISON rep, Mary Pearson, helped her find the right way up…

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON secures employment tribunal win for careers advisers

UNISON has won a hard fought victory for workers in the careers service against Prospects Limited

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

New career framework for TAs – but professional standards still delayed by DfE

“Delay to government professional standards document has been a step back for a profession that has been largely neglected by the government since 2010”

News on the UNISON National site.

Education Bill will silence parents, UNISON warns

Bill would remove requirement to consult parents before forcing schools to become academies

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Urgent School Building Safety Survey

As you may have heard in the news, the Department for Education has suddenly ordered over 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to close buildings just before the start of the new Autumn term. Are you affected? Please take part in our short survey to help us support members who work in buildings found […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Welsh Government reinstates education funding for minorities and travellers

Neath Port Talbot UNISON branch has welcomed Welsh Government’s decision to reverse the cuts to educational support funding to the Minority Ethnic Achievement Service (MEAS) and the Traveller Education Service (TES) by providing partial funding for this year to Neath Port Talbot Council and committing to funding all 22 Local Authorities next year. Following campaigning […]

Press release on the UNISON Cymru/Wales site.

Another decision made with a disdain for evidence

In his latest regional secretary’s blog, Tim Roberts questions the government’s decision to shut down the Union Learning Fund

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

Academy orders issued to three schools in East Midlands ‘unlawfully’, say education unions

Schools in Chesterfield, Staveley and Worksop are affected. Unions representing staff in nineteen schools across the Catholic Diocese of Hallam have written to the Secretary of State for Education to begin legal action over letters they received informing them that they would be forced to join Multi-Academy Trusts. The letters, issued by the Regional Schools […]

Article, News on the UNISON East Midlands site.

Branch Treasurer Training

Date
30 September 2020 9:30am–4:30am
Location
Nottingham, Venue TBC

A one day training course for those either new to or interested in the role of Branch Treasurer. Branch Officer Training courses are open not only to current and new officers but also to those interested in standing for these positions who wish to gain an insight into what is involved in the role This […]

Event on the UNISON East Midlands site.

General election 2024: Back to school

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to UNISON about her plans to rebuild the UK’s education system – and how that can impact on the union’s members

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Unsung heroes of North East schools celebrated by UNISON

School support staff across the North East will be recognised today (Friday) as part of a UK-wide celebration of the invaluable contribution they make to children’s education. UNISON has organised the ‘Stars in Our Schools’ event to promote the wonderful work school support staff do every day and to make sure the world knows just how vital they are […]

Article, News on the UNISON Northern site.

Demonstration to Demand a Fully Funded Education System

A demonstration calling for proper funding for our schools is taking place tomorrow (Saturday 24th November) in Old Eldon Square, Newcastle from 11.00 am.  Our schools need more than little extras promised by Phillip Hammond in the recent budget and Education trade unions together with UNISON are coming together to demand a fully funded education […]

Article on the UNISON Northern site.

Online (Webinar) Numeracy for nurses

Date
28 July 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm

This is a back to basics revision of calculations.  If you use calculations as part of your role and feel you still need a bit more practice then this is for you. This session will take maths back to the beginning in a friendly relaxed environment. The session aims to revisit conversion of weights and […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

(In person) Union Learning Reps (ULRs) day event

Date
18 May 2022 10:00am–3:00pm
Location
UNISON Northern, 140-150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Who this event is for Trained and untrained ULRs About the course This training event is for Union learning Reps, Education Officers and Lifelong Learning Coordinators. Participants will receive updates on the national and regional learning offers they can promote to their members and workshops on skills useful for UNISON activists working with learners. Oops! […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.