Schools
UNISON is the largest trade union for staff in schools.
Our members include teaching assistants, nursery staff, administrators, secretaries, policy officers, technicians, cleaners, caretakers, school meals workers - in fact anyone working in schools or supporting education.
UNISON is campaigning to make sure the vital contribution these staff make to schools and education is recognised and rewarded by calling for:
- Better pay and conditions
- Improved career structures
- Access to training and development
- Fair treatment for term-time, part-time and temporary staff
- High quality, well-resourced education services accountable to the local community
Branch Briefing - School Funding Reform in England
Following a consultation on school funding reform last year, the government has published its proposals for a revised system of school funding to apply from September 2013 in England along with a further consultation on additional reform.School Support Staff Seminar 2012 - apply now
National School Support Staff Seminar, 24th May 2012, Harrogate – last minute places available, don’t miss out.UNISON briefing on federations in England
UNISON has developed a short briefing to advise school representatives about the growing trend for collaboration and federation in the school system in England.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.
JUAC welcomes landmark ruling on Asbestos
(29/03/2011) Joint Union Asbestos Committee (JUAC) welcomes landmark ruling by the Supreme Court.Managing Medical Support in Schools and Early Years’ Settings
UNISON has developed branch advice on Managing Medicines and Medical Support in Schools and Early Years’ Settings, in the light of increasing pressure on school support to meet the health needs of pupils.
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.< Back | More >
