Schools’ Forum: high needs must be adequately funded
The impact of cuts is one of the fundamental issues discussed at schools’ forum (SF). Our representative Keith Manville gives us an overview. “We have …
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Rep Keith on high needs group
UNISON West Sussex workplace rep Keith Manville (Oak Grove College, Worthing) has been invited to become a member of the high needs block funding working group, a sub-group of the schools’ forum, of which Keith is also a member. Keith is one of the very few people actually working within …
Autumn Branch Lines out now
The Autumn 2018 edition of Branch Lines is now available for you to download! Branch Lines – Autumn 2018 edition Printed copies are being distributed …
Brantridge School
Brantridge is a residential special school between Crawley and Haywards Heath, catering for boys with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, including those with Asperger’s …
Hawthorn Infants School
A falling roll and funding cuts led to a restructure at this school. Initial proposals – not originally shared with the union – estimated four full-time equivalent (fte) job losses. However, once the union had clarified the agreed consultation process, it became apparent that fewer redundancies would have to be …
Love our colleges: 15-19 October
Further education colleges are an essential part of England’s education system. For too long the vital work they do has been overlooked and underfunded. From …
National demo for libraries: Saturday 3rd November
UNISON is calling a national demonstration and rally in support of libraries, museums and culture on Saturday 3rd November in central London. Saturday 3rd November 2018 Assemble 11:00am – The British Library, Euston Road, London (tbc) March starts at 12:00 noon, and will go through central London to Parliament Finish …
Housing support fund threat – sign the petition!
West Sussex County Council has issued proposals which, if acted upon, would abolish the council’s ‘Supporting People’ fund. This fund is currently worth £6million and …
Chi Uni members: have your say on pay!
Over the summer, UNISON ran a ‘consultative ballot’ of our higher education members. This informal ballot was to see what members thought of the employers’ …
Local WSCC pay offer – final consultation response
UNISON has reported previously on our work to support members facing an unprecedented challenge to their terms and conditions at WSCC. This is affecting members in …