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Government proposals for schools in England, set out in the Education and Adoption Bill, miss the important issues currently facing schools, says UNISON. The public services union believe that a government obsessed with forcing schools to become academies is failing to address inadequate funding, excessive workloads or helping hard-pressed school business managers to support their […]

We know it’s hard graft working in a school these days so UNISON takes this one day a year to celebrate all that you do. Without you our […]

Employers offer two-year deal of 1% each year, with more for lower paid staff to match national living wage

“Term-time contracts penalise a predominantly female workforce and compound the problems of low pay. We’re stepping up our campaign for fair treatment for […]

Assembly Members including Jane Hutt, Julie James, Mark Drakeford and Vaughan Gething will all visit schools in their constituencies and speak to support staff. So […]

Show of support for UNISON’s Stars in our Schools campaign

Government should let UNISON go ahead and publish professional standards

Lots of plans are underway with schools holding awards ceremonies, putting on special assemblies and even dressing up as super heroes […]

UNISON consulting members on offer until 27 November (England only)

UNISON campaign highlights closure of over 600 children’s centres since 2010

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…

The standards – meant to be published back in February – are the results of months of work by a panel of […]

We can help learning support staff in Wales prepare for registration – just ask us in

Please help us ensure he keeps his word by signing this  important petition to defend free school […]