Commenting ahead of the release of the government’s education white paper UNISON head of education Mike Short said:
“The broad themes in the white paper are encouraging and cutting the disadvantage gap is key if every child is to achieve and thrive.
“Any reforms must ensure there’s enough funding to support all children and pay staff properly for the work they do. The money has to go where it’s needed and exactly how that will happen under these new plans is not clear.
“Ministers and schools must properly recognise and reward the vital role support staff play in delivering for children with send.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union, with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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