Conflict Management for School Support Staff

11 – 12 February 2026

Online via Zoom

On completion of this Conflict Management course you will be able to: Understand how to respond to anger and aggression appropriately and effectively Identify how to effectively plan for managing angry and aggressive people Recognise the different stages of conflict escalation Utilise strategies to diffuse and calm anxious and aggressive people Remain calm and composed […]

Autism Awareness when Working with Adults

17 February 2026 9:00am–12:00pm

Online via Zoom

Learning Outcomes On completion of this Autism awareness training course you will be able to: · Have a better understanding of what autism is · Identify some of the main differences you will encounter when working with autistic people · Have a better understanding of the sensory issues often associated with autism · Understand some […]

Supporting Children and Young People through Bereavement Seminar

25 February 2026 4:00pm–5:00pm

Online via Zoom

This online seminar is open to any UNISON member but it is particularly aimed at those who work with children and young people.

Learning Café

26 February 2026 10:00am–11:30am

The Learning Café gives UNISON activists with an interest in learning and education an opportunity to come together alongside national member learning staff in a friendly, informal virtual setting via MS Teams.

ADHD Awareness when working with Adults

2 March 2026 1:30pm–4:30pm

Online via Zoom

Learning Outcomes On completion of this ADHD Training course, you will be able to: Have a better understanding of what ADHD is Identify some of the main barriers and impacts of ADHD Have a better understanding of ADHD assessment, diagnosis and possible treatments Identify strategies and practical ways of adapting your practice when working with […]

Advanced Employment Law – Contracts, Redundancy and TUPE 2026

3 – 6 March 2026

This course will be delivered online via MS Teams over four consecutive morning sessions on Tuesday 3rd, Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2026 from 9am – 1pm. This is a particularly demanding course and only suitable for reps and branch officers with considerable practical experience of both employment law and casework. The […]

Getting Started in Excel

9 – 10 March 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Attendees will leave this two-day online course with the basic skills necessary to create, edit, format and manipulate spreadsheet data.

Introduction to British Sign Language March 2026

16 March 2026 12:00pm–1:00pm

This unique webinar offers the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning BSL and taking the next steps on their signing journey.

Setting Up a Branch Mentoring Scheme

18 March 2026 10:00am–1:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

An online course via Microsoft Teams for members who are interested in setting up a branch mentoring scheme.

Union Learning Rep Stage One Training

3 March 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.