Academies - defend your school
All schools in England are now being encouraged by the government to apply to become academies. Academies are schools with no local links to the community or the council, but funded by the taxpayer.
Governing bodies of your local school may be deciding now whether or not to convert their school to an academy. This means that your children could be attending an academy very soon, often without any consultation with parents or staff.Once a local school has become an academy, there is no way back.UNISON has grave concerns about the fragmentation and privatisation of our school system and support local actions opposing schools converting to academies.
Academies campaign news
Academies - UNISON update, March 2012
(30/03/2012) As of 1 March 2012 there are 1635 academies open in England, and the numbers continue to increase. This UNISON update inlcudes the latest news about academies – and aims to support local campaigns to oppose forced academies.
Forced academies - new UNISON advice
(30/03/2012) The government has identified 200 primary schools which it deems to be 'under-performing' and is forcing these schools to become academies. UNISON has drafted advice, including a checklist of steps you can take if your school is being forced to become an academy.
'Academies called to Account' - updated UNISON report
(28/03/2012) UNISON has published a revised edition of “Academies called to account". This detailed report outlines the history of academies and government policy, the impact on funding, governance and education, as well as UNISON opposition to academies.Academies - UNISON update, February 2012
Academies mythbuster
Education is under attack from the Tory-led government. It is pushing more and more schools to become independent academies without proper consideration or consultation.You, UNISON and Academy Schools - Am I still a member?
Your employer may be seeking to change the status of their school to become an academy school.New campaign materials - What you can do!
Make sure your local school consults parents, carers, staff and the community before applying for academy status.Anti-Academies Alliance
UNISON is continuing to work closely with Anti-Academies Alliance (AAA) in England on campaigns. The AAA is keen to provide speakers for branches and local schools meetings on Academies. Branches can also affiliate directly to the AAA.< Back | More >
