Latest Schools Update
We know this is a really anxious time for school staff in England and many of you will be unsure of where you stand with regards to returning to work on 1 June. Please be assured that we are doing…
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Joint Statement from the Schools Unions
We have agreed a further joint statement from the TUC education unions. Together we are calling on the government to hold off on increasing the number of pupils in schools and nurseries in England on 1 June. We all agree…
Important schools update and member survey
Prime Minister’s plan to increase pupil numbers in schools before they are safe – urgent advice for members You will no doubt have heard the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday that the government intends to increase the number of children…
Update on Government plans to reopen Schools
The TUC education unions are to agree a joint position on returning to schools in response to last nights additional guidance from the Department for Education (England) on schools opening. Until then we would advise members not to engage with…
UNISON calls on government to make clear how it will keep pupils, parents and staff safe
Following last night’s announcement by the Prime Minister that he plans to increase the number of pupils allowed to attend primary schools in England on 1 June, UNISON is asking the government: how exactly are you going to keep pupils,…
Branch Circular: Covid-19 Update #4
In this circular members can see the national employers latest pay offer for Local Government and the response from national UNISON and the other trade unions rejecting it, calling for a joint approach to National Government, seeking better funding for…
Joint trade union statement on re-opening of schools
As you will be aware there has been speculation in the press that the government is potentially looking to reopen schools in the next few weeks. The concern is that this will be done prematurely; without the release of scientific…
UNISON challenges government’s claim that education staff don’t need PPE
Union raises strong concerns with Department for Education’s latest guidance UNISON has written to the Department for Education, after its updated guidance on social distancing in education settings said that education staff do not require personal protective equipment (PPE). While the…
Extra support for schools and parents to help cope with coronavirus
Please see the latest Schools update below which covers the following areas: Additional funding offered to support schools with essential coronavirus-related costs Range of resources collated to support home learning Support for children on free school meals extended over the…
Updated Schools Health & Safety FAQs – COVID-19
UNISON have produced additional FAQS under the health & safety section for school staff in England and Wales relating to COVID-19. They cover: What your school MUST do to keep staff safe What else UNISON recommends schools should be doing…