Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff
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Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff
The article A ‘big bang’ reopening of schools is ‘unnecessary and…Read more…
Redundancies facing permanent staff at Sheffield Hallam students’ union will have a major effect on students, and UNISON members plan to fight back
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Tomorrow and Tuesday I am taking part in a UNISON ERA (Employment Rights Act) refresher training n zoom.
As part of the preparation for the courses the Tutor from (conel.ac.uk) has asked us to watch beforehand this marvellous video of the wr…Read more…
For over twenty years the Union Learning Fund (ULF) has supported union learning reps and unions across the country build skills, learning opportunities and life chances across the country. The ULF,…Read more…
Colleges must deliver on their promise to increase staff pay now the government has provided further education an extra £400m funding, said education unions including Unite, as they launched…Read more…
Westminster government’s testing priority list only includes ‘teachers’ for education in England, forgetting the rest of the education team
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One off school Uniform Grants are now available from There For You up to a maximum of £50 per school age child up to a maximum of £150. Eligibility criteria apply and only one application per household is allowed. Due … Continue reading →Read more…
Very sad to hear tonight at the first Newham Full Council meeting since the start of Covid19 that our fabulous Cabinet Colleague for Education, Cllr Julianne Marriott, is stepping down from her post.
However, every cloud in life has a silver lining – …Read more…
Unite has launched a new online education and training portal, called MC2, with more than 100 courses, fully-funded accredited training and job opportunities. Find out more in the video below:
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School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’
The article UNISON gives cautious welcome to COVID-related schools funding first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
UNISON and the joint higher education trade unions have expressed say they’re “extremely disappointed” at a proposal to freeze pay for higher education support staff
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Ministers should step back from 1 June target and put safety first
The article Education unions’ agree statement on the safe reopening of schools first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Cutting corners risk pushing us back to square one
The article Unions set out five tests government and colleges must meet before staff and students can return first appeared on the UNISON National…Read more…
Labour deputy leader favourite tells UNISON women’s conference why lifelong learning is key
The article Angela Rayner: rebel with a cause first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Show Racism the Red Card launches this year’s schools competition at UNISON Centre
The article ‘It’s our responsibility to kick racism out of our society’ first appeared on the…Read more…
Schools are paying a high price for government cuts
The article Labour’s plans will improve education for all first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Survey finds growing concern amongst staff
The article School technician cuts put safety at risk first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON has today (Wednesday) welcomed a decision by the Ormiston Academies Trust to drop plans to cut jobs across England, which it was feared could put the safety and support of pupils at primary…Read more…
LGBT+ conference hears of the need to inclusive education
The article Making sure there are no outsiders first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Hundreds of UCL cleaners, porters, security officers and catering staff will demand their outsourced jobs be returned to the university, so workers doing the same jobs receive the same pay, pension…Read more…