School budgets need protecting, says UNISON in response to IFS funding report

Commenting on a report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies released today (Wednesday) that warns of tight budgets for schools in England, UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Ministers inherited a financial mess from the previous government and turning things round in education won’t be easy. “Over more than a decade, school buildings were allowed to […]

Branch Officer Training Weekend 2024

Elected branch officers from UNISON branches across the Yorkshire and Humberside region came together in Sheffield over the weekend for the region’s annual branch officer training weekend. The weekend brings together activists from across the region to learn and develop skills together, as well as to help make new contacts and develop networks. UNISON Yorkshire […]

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Urgent School Building Safety Survey

As you may have heard in the news, the Department for Education has suddenly ordered over 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to close buildings just before the start of the new Autumn term. Are you affected? Please take part in our short survey to help us support members who work in buildings found […]