Many were still expected to work the hours that they were originally contracted to do; UNISON national officer Leigh Powell explained: “Workers on 30-hour contracts saw their hours cut to 25 […]
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“Yet these measures could prevent some school staff from ever striking again. That’s not the behaviour of a democratic government. “This […]
Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis
The event was hosted in the run-up to the union's annual celebration day, Stars in Our Schools, on Friday 24 November. Stars in Our Schools highlights the vital role of support staff in […]
All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]
“At-risk schools remain in the dark as they wait for inspections. This is simply not good enough. “Ministers […]
‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’
As school budgets reach breaking point, there are inevitable consequences for the quality of education being […]
The lack of any government messaging on COVID has also affected the issue
Red warning heatwave – advice for schools and early years settings The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has increased the heat-health alert for England to level 4 – the highest possible, and the Met Office has issued the first ever red warning for large parts of England for Monday and Tuesday (with an amber warning in place for other areas – please […]
Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites
No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’
UNISON has written to the 20 biggest catering companies to urge that they review their sick pay policies in order to help keep staff and pupils safe
Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority
It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas.