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The School Uniform Grant will open on the 29 May for 750 applications at 8:30am and again for another 750 applications at 5pm. To find who can apply and how, click read more below

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 […]

If you work in a school or early years establishment, read our COVID-19 advice to find out how you can stay safe and what your rights are.

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 […]

Ministers are entirely responsible for the funding crisis that’s putting schools in this impossible position.

‘If support staff didn’t do their job, you’d notice it’

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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 […]

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 11 July 2014. School uniform grants application form School uniform grants poster School uniform grants leaflet UNISON […]

“Making light of violence when staff in schools are increasingly likely to face assaults is in very poor taste. Ofsted inspectors are already […]