Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families
schools
Campaign highlights school support staff, the Stars in our Schools
“Delay to government professional standards document has been a step back for a profession that has been largely neglected by the government since 2010”
UNISON calling for support and training for those in vital school role
More than 75% of schools in the UK contain asbestos – but the government is still dragging its feet over a report on the scale of the problem due last spring
Government committee concludes children are more vulnerable to exposure to asbestos than adults – the younger the child the greater the risk
UNISON members have a ‘mountain to climb’ on local government pay, the NHS and the welfare state, but are equal to the task, says general secretary
UNISON seeks urgent meeting with Michael Gove after report by right-wing think tank proposes sacking of teaching assistants
One in four school support staff describe their financial situation as “struggling to survive” or “difficult”
Health and Safety Executive refuses to publish report into contamination at Welsh school
After the rejection of the two options in their first pay offer, the local government employers came back with a final offer in writing on 25 April
Preparing lunch for 100 hungry kids is all in a day’s work for school cook Fay Hart
New buildings boost the economy, and can inspire pupils and staff to achieve more, says union
Findings are a testament to the contribution of teaching assistants, says UNISON