Estimates put 39% of teachers and school leaders and 51% of teaching assistants and other staff are working on-site in open settings in the current lockdown
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UNISON meets Department for Education and NHS test and trace officials to discuss the end-of-term announcement about mass testing in English schools in January
National schools committee describes UK government’s announcement, made on the last day of term, that some secondaries will be expected to start next term online, as “jaw-dropping”
‘The surge in cases in our schools is extremely concerning … Enough is enough’
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
UNISON calls for urgent improvements to a ‘chaotic’ system in England
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’
Only 2% of employees felt reassured
Ministers need to work with unions to create safe schools
Extend furlough and sick pay for those protecting loves ones
How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools
Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland