Today, we launch our Local Service Champions Award nominations! ๐
Do you know a local government worker who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!
Check eligibility & and nominate ๐
buff.ly/EliJS0S
#LocalServiceChampions
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Today, we launch our Local Service Champions Award nominations! ๐
Do you know a local government worker who deserves recognition? Nominate them today!
Check eligibility & and nominate ๐
buff.ly/EliJS0S
#LocalServiceChampions
Thatโs a wrap! ๐
Thanks for following my #StarsInOurSchools celebration and to UNISON for letting me take over social media today to talk about my wonderful colleagues.
Missed my blog about the day? Read it below ๐
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
Finally, we have Suzanne, an Enhanced Teaching Assistant like me! ๐
With over 20 years at Villa Real, sheโs an essential part of the team - supporting pupils and staff alike.
#StarsInOurSchools
Next up is Paul, our Health & Safety Manager! ๐
He makes sure every trip and activity is safe for pupils and staff.
Thanks to Paul, our school is a safer, happier place!
#StarsInOurSchools
Next up is Andrew, our brilliant IT Network Manager!
We rely on him for everything - from creating amazing resources and finding the best apps to fixing the photocopier. Without Andrew, things wouldnโt run as smoothly or be half as fun!
#StarsInOurSchools โจ
Our second starโจis Kathryn.
Kathryn has only worked at Villa Real for only a few months but is already working like she's been here for ever!
Pupil-focused, kind and efficient just like all our fabulous office staff.
#StarsInOurSchools โญ
A photo of Robin and Ian wearing hi viz clothing on school grounds and the stars in our schools logo
Meet our first #StarsInOurSchools: Caretakers Robin & Ian! ๐
They look after the school, the grounds, the hydro pool, and support our domestic team meeting every need and want!
They speak to every pupil with warmth and fun, making our school a brighter place.
Nicky
Thank you to UNISON Northernโs Regional Secretary, Clare Williams, for your message on #StarsInOurSchools โจ celebration day.
Recognising the hard work school support staff do ๐
Nicky
Hello! Iโm Nicky, an Enhanced Teaching Assistant.
Today is #StarsInOurSchools! โจ
Iโm taking over UNISONโs social media to celebrate school support staff.
To get us started read my blog on what itโs like to be an Enhanced Teaching Assistant ๐
northern.unison.org.uk/news/article...
#TeamUNISON just got a little bit bigger. ๐ ๐
Congratulations to the brand new, now fully trained reps working in local government, energy and health! โ
If you want to get involved in UNISON get in touch! ๐
northern.unison.org.uk/getactive/
Don't forget you have until 1 December to nominate a star in your school and they could win a ยฃ250 shopping voucher.
Nominate now ๐
forms.office.com/e/5044P4ftHR
UNISON Northern regional convenor is celebrating #StarsinOurSchools week. โจ
How are you celebrating? ๐ฅณ
Do you want to join Jane in shaping the future of school support staff pay and, terms and conditions?
Become a support staff champion๐
www.unison.org.uk/SSSNBChampions
This week is Stars In Our Schools week! โญ
Starting the week off school support staff at West View Primary school, Hartlepool, celebrated with a well earned break. ๐
#StarsInOurSchools โจ
We are running a seminar on nursing and midwifery placements.
๐ข Understand about your rights on placement
๐ฃ Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
๐ข Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up ๐
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
Just one week to go until UNISONโs #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day โญ๏ธ This special day gives us the chance to shout loud and proud about the amazing support staff in schools and early years settings so make sure you get involved! www.starsinourschools.uk
18.11.2025 08:30 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 4 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0We are running a seminar on nursing and midwifery placements.
๐ข Understand about your rights on placement
๐ฃ Learn about the NMC Practice Learning review
๐ข Share experiences and insights into what helps, and what hinders, practice learning
Sign up ๐
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5d3068...
As part of #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars โ weโve opened nominate a star.
This prize draw is all about recognising the wonderful contribution of support staff in schools and early years settings.
Find out more - unsn.uk/3SJsH6e
๐ UNISON member? Check your post for your ballot pack โ๏ธ
UNISON's general secretary election is your chance to choose who represents you and your union in the media, with politicians, and key negotiations.
๐ฎ Post back in the prepaid envelope
#YourVoiceYourVote
November is the TUC Young Workers Month
If you are 30 or under, we want to hear about how the cost of living is impacting on you.
Take the survey ๐
bit.ly/4i6KLSN
The nominate a star prize draw is open until 28 November. If you know a support staff member working in a school or early years who goes above and beyond in their role, nominate them today ๐ unsn.uk/3QX1nQH
#starsinourschools #earlyyearsstars
Do you work in a college or sixth form?
UNISON wants to hear from you about your experiences of behaviour problems involving students. We have launched a survey to find out more about the behaviour problems you are facing.
Take the survey ๐
buff.ly/TFzCJtW
NHS pay figure is an insult to staff
Head of health Helga Pile responds to suggested NHS pay rise
#NHSPay
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/10...?
Nursing & Midwifery Seminars
Join us for an interactive series of online discussions:
๐ข Making practice placements work for students
๐ฃ Regulation of advanced nursing & midwifery practice
๐ข Right band for the job, value nurses fairly
Register ๐
www.unison.org.uk/at-work/heal...
Voting for the UNISON general secretary is open ๐ณ๏ธ
๐ Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address
๐ฎ Vote and return using the Freepost envelope
โค Let your friends and colleagues know
It's your chance to have a say in your union ๐ buff.ly/uVz1S4S
Financial wellbeing week 10 - 14 Nov
This week-long series of sessions designed to help increase confidence with money management, understand debt and improve financial literacy.
Sign up to a session ๐
learning.unison.org.uk/financial-we...
Work shouldnโt feel scary ๐ ๐ป
This Halloween choose fairness over fear.
Join UNISON today โก๏ธ join.unison.org.uk
Voting for the UNISON general secretary is open ๐ณ๏ธ
๐ Look out for your ballot paper in the post to your home address
๐ฎ Vote and return using the Freepost envelope
โค Let your friends and colleagues know by sharing
It's your chance to have a say in your union ๐ buff.ly/uVz1S4S
๐ข New Real Living Wage rate announced by the Living Wage Foundation
โก๏ธ ยฃ13.45 UK-wide
โก๏ธ ยฃ14.80 in London
๐ Up 6.7% from 2024
Read UNISON's response here: unsn.uk/4ostNQr
UNISONโs 2025/26 higher education pay strike ballot opens today! You should receive your ballot paper this week to your home address.
Check out the campaign page to access materials and the latest info: buff.ly/BIqr7dS
Members at Nexus (Tyne & Wear PTE Branch) supporting wear red day.
Don't forget to donate if you haven't already! โค๏ธ