UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems
UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems
A change of boss turned Karen Williamson’s working life upside down. Her UNISON rep, Mary Pearson, helped her find the right way up…
UNISON has won a hard fought victory for workers in the careers service against Prospects Limited
Those standards had been due out in February after a review that was launched in October 2014. But […]
Bill would remove requirement to consult parents before forcing schools to become academies
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 […]
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 […]
In his latest regional secretary’s blog, Tim Roberts questions the government’s decision to shut down the Union Learning Fund
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 […]
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 […]
“Everyone can remember the teacher or the member of school staff who helped them during their life,” she says. “And that's so powerful.” As […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]