UNISON believes in good, local schools that work together to improve educational standards for all and are accountable to their local communities.
UNISON supports branches and regions opposing the conversion of maintained schools to academies, working with other unions, parents, communities and other appropriate organisations such as the Anti Academies Alliance, who have resources you can use to support local campaigns.
Campaign Pack
This pack is being updated but branches may still find it useful as a resource to adapt locally.
Our joint union campaign pack contains resources to help you campaign against the conversion of your local school to an academy. This pack includes:
- model resolution for school governing body
- letter to parents and staff
- model petition
- frequently asked questions for staff and parents
UNISON is committed to recruitment and organising in academy schools to defend the interests of support staff members. See our Key Issue page on academies to access model resources for organising in local academies.