Schools and nurseries up and down the country have been struggling with high absence rates, and a poor supply of tests only makes things worse.
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If safety measures are abandoned too early, in one fell swoop, the good progress made could be quickly undone.

The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools

Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love.

UNISON has signed up to the charter after forcing the Department for Education to acknowledge role of all school staff

Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard

UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children

Face coverings in schools have only been in place for a few weeks. Lifting this measure before the impact on transmission in schools has had time to be assessed would be rash.

Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff

Redundancies facing permanent staff at Sheffield Hallam students’ union will have a major effect on students, and UNISON members plan to fight back