Search Results for “school uniform”

School Uniform Grant

The grant will open on 29 May 2024 for 750 applications at 8.30am and again for another 750 applications at 5pm. You will not be able to apply before these times. We […]

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Schools

UNISON represents staff across all types of schools and special units, including academies in England. We negotiate […]

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Academy schools

However, in recent years the government has been undermining schools linked to local authorities and focused on […]

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Learning opportunities for school staff

One-day workshops We run one-day workshops on Managing Challenging Behaviour Autism Awareness Mental Health Awareness. These are a great option for in-service training days and are […]

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Do you have to wear a uniform at work? – Make sure you’re not losing out

Many nurseries require staff to wear uniforms at work. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to reclaim some, or all of the costs of having to wear a uniform. 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 […]

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School Buildings – Safety Concerns

Following years of capital funding cuts by this government, we are facing an unfolding crisis in school buildings safety. 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 term. This is due to […]

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COVID-19 advice for school and early years staff

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

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Heatwave advice for schools and early years settings

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 […]

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Scarlet Fever & Streptococcal infections – Guidance for schools & early years

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 […]

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School Support Staff Seminar

Date
24 April 2024 10:00am–4:00pm
Location
Hilton Cardiff, Kingsway, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3HH

A combination of speakers and workshops, the day also offers the opportunity to network with fellow reps and […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

School Uniform Grant Document Guidance

Media on the UNISON National site.

Struggling schools forced to rely on teaching assistants as cheap cover for teachers

The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023). The report, commissioned by UNISON and written by researcher Rob […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

School Uniform Grant 2023 – Guidance for Branch Welfare Officers

Media on the UNISON National site.

School uniform grants – correction

There is an error on There for you’s school uniform grant application form

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Urgent action needed to avert school technician recruitment crisis

A survey of more than 3,000 school and college technicians found the majority are over 50, earn below the national average wage and do […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.