On Friday 29 November, join people across the UK celebrating the vital Stars in Our Schools – support staff.
For 10 years now, UNISON has held a celebration day each year to raise the profile of the vital role that school support staff play. Support staff are caterers, admin staff, finance officers, teaching assistants, librarians, ICT technicians and more.
You can read more about the fundamental role they play in schools here:
Without support staff, there’d be no school
But don’t just take our word for it listen to famous faces Ben Miller, and Iwan Thomas’s messages of support ahead of this year’s celebration.
Ben Miller
UNISON is celebrating 10 years of #starsinourschools on Friday 29 November.
Hear from @actualbenmiller on how you can support and get involved in this year’s celebrations 🎉 https://t.co/PEqNEkAt7r @UNISONinSchools pic.twitter.com/WTKeaACYwg
— UNISON – UK’s largest union (@unisontheunion) November 5, 2024
Iwan Thomas
On Friday 29 November we’ll be celebrating #starsinourschools day. It’s the opportunity to recognise the amazing contribution of school support staff.@Iwanrunner shares his message on school support staff and encourages you to get involved with the celebrations too 🌟… pic.twitter.com/vem5sBx6M6
— UNISON – UK’s largest union (@unisontheunion) November 5, 2024
Support our Stars
From supportive stars to supporting our Stars, there are loads of ways for you to get involved this year. In particular, if you work in a school, visit the page below to find out how to get involved on the day.
But everyone can get involved, no matter where they work. Make use of the tenth anniversary resources or see what’s happening and add your voice on socials with #starsinourschools
Nominate your brightest Stars
As well as being a celebration of all support staff in schools, Stars in Our Schools marks an opportunity to highlight your brightest stars. That special member of support staff who you know. The one who goes above and beyond to make your – our your children’s school such a special place.
Nominate them by 29 November. You’ll be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a shopping gift card – £25 for the nominator and an increased prize of £100 for the winning star.
Furthermore this year, as part of the 10-year anniversary, during the week itself (25-29 November), UNISON members will be able to take part in a competition to win a three-night stay at the Croyde Bay. Further details will be announced in due course.
Early Years Stars
And don’t forget, Stars aren’t just in our schools, but in our early years settings as well. Find out more about Early Years Stars and how we’re celebrating them here:
So, this Friday 29 November, show your support for 10 years of Stars – whether you do something in your schools, early years settings, your workplaces or on socials – get involved!
