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UNISON was represented by HLTA Karen Jackson and the union was consulted directly by the DfE. Reports from the group made it […]

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More than 75% of school buildings in Britain contain asbestos. Are you at risk?

Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families

UNISON seeks urgent meeting with Michael Gove after report by right-wing think tank proposes sacking of teaching assistants

After the rejection of the two options in their first pay offer, the local government employers came back with a final offer in writing on 25 April

Health and Safety Executive refuses to publish report into contamination at Welsh school

New buildings boost the economy, and can inspire pupils and staff to achieve more, says union

UNISON Cymru/Wales has become a campaign partner in the Asbestos – Your Right to Know campaign, which aims to create a central accessible register of asbestos schools in Wales

Over a thousand parents, teachers, school support staff and head teachers will be attending the School Cuts mass lobby of Parliament this Tuesday, 24 October. They will bring the message to MPs that schools are seriously underfunded, which is having a negative impact on children and young people’s education. This situation must change. The majority […]

“This should not be a luxury for families. “This asset has proven hugely popular with our families as they pop up, do their […]

A teaching assistant who joined the profession after the loss of her own child is leaving in the face of low wages and rising responsibilities.

Date

7 July 2022

The regional schools forum meets approximately three times a year for reps from schools from across the Eastern region to network, share good practice, discuss the latest school guidance and meet their branch school workers. There is often guest speakers who speak about issues affecting members working in schools. This is a really enjoyable meeting […]

UNISON Suffolk County has helped launch the Music Matters Coalition today to campaign to make music a priority for children and young people. The six-union coalition is conducting a survey asking school staff, music educators, parents, carers, pupils and the wider Suffolk community about which aspects of music education are important to them, particularly in […]

Schools should avoid opening the floodgates to a new wave of Covid infections by staggering the full return to the classroom, UNISON says today. Schools across the east of England are due to fully reopen on Monday, with an enhanced testing regime and face coverings for secondary school pupils. But UNISON warns that this may […]