We are so saddened to hear of members dying in the line of duty, as they try to help others in this unprecedented time. We want you to know that if you’re the family or friend of a UNISON member that has died, we’re here to help. Find out about UNISON’s Death Benefit and more
The grant will open on 29 May 2024 for 750 applications at 8.30am and again for another 750 applications at […]
The grant programme closed once the application limit was reached. Funds for this grant are limited and […]
The Winter Fuel Grant team are currently assessing applications. We are nearing the end of our assessment period and those with open applications should here from us in the coming weeks. Please be aware that members will not receive individual responses to emails requesting an update on their application. The deadline to return documents to […]
UNISON represents staff across all types of schools and special units, including academies in England. We negotiate nationally, regionally and locally […]
However, in recent years the government has been undermining schools linked to local authorities and focused on getting schools to convert to becoming academies […]
Find out about training courses and other learning opportunities available through the union for members working in schools.
UNISON’s view is that if an employer requires you to wear a uniform, or specific clothing for your job, then the employer should pay for the uniform and the cost of […]
At the end of August 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) suddenly ordered over 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to close buildings just before the start of the new autumn […]
Latest update Covid on the rise – what your school needs to do Unfortunately Covid cases are again increasing significantly and recent DfE […]
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 […]
UNISON has produced the following guidance for members and reps on the basic measures your school or early years setting should be taking for preventing and controlling scarlet fever and group A […]
Which courses can I apply for? Any course for personal or professional development up to and including undergraduate level that doesn’t fall under either Open University or TULS courses. This excludes any courses that fall under the following definitions: Courses leading to qualifications linked to licence to practice Training or programmes of study intended to meet the […]
Which courses can I apply for? Any 30 or 60 point Open University course, up to and including under-graduate level. This excludes any courses that fall under the following definitions: Courses leading to qualifications linked to licence to practice Training or programmes of study intended to meet the employer’s statutory and/or legal responsibilities (e.g. health & safety) […]
