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Switch two weeks before Christmas would make all the difference

UNISON survey reveals huge rise in numbers doing higher-grade work as teachers fall ill or fail to get tests

We all want safe places for young people to learn in and staff to work in.” “The current system in England is a mess. Billions […]

Government announcement on pupil funding still below pre-austerity levels in real terms

‘Headline-catching announcements’ are not dealing with the practicalities needed to ensure pupils can return to school safely, says union

School support staff will have a vital role in bringing pupils ‘back up to speed’

The primary, secondary, special and early years workers were surveyed soon after Boris Johnson’s call earlier this month for children in […]

Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools

But many workers have jobs where social distancing isn’t possible – such as in schools or care homes – or live […]

How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools

“As key workers, local government and school staff are in the forefront of the battle against COVID-19. So they […]

Suggestions that the government in England is considering reopening schools has caused huge anxiety amongst school staff and parents

Union raises strong concerns with Department for Education’s latest guidance

UNISON has written to the education secretary urging the government to show its thanks to all school staff, and to clarify urgently what personal protective equipment they should be using

Latest update Covid on the rise – what your school needs to do Unfortunately Covid cases are again increasing significantly and recent DfE […]