Getting Started in Microsoft Excel: Level 1

1 – 2 July 2025

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.

No previous experience of Excel is necessary, but attendees should have a basic understanding of PCs, including familiarity with keyboard and mouse.

This course will be delivered via Microsoft Teams over two morning sessions:

– Tuesday 1st July, 9:30 – 13:00 pm
– Wednesday 2nd July, 9:30 – 13:00 pm

Cruse Bereavement in Children and Young People July 2025

3 July 2025 4:00pm–6:30pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

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

Autism Awareness for Members Working in Schools July 2025

8 July 2025 1:00pm–4:00pm

Online via Zoom

A virtual workshop recommended for anyone working with children or adults with autism.

Making Progress in MS Excel: Level Two

15 – 16 July 2025

Online via Microsoft Teams

An intermediate level course for those with some experience and knowledge of MS Excel who are interested in building up their skills.
This course will be delivered on Teams and it will take place over two morning sessions:
Tuesday 15th July – 9:30am to 13:00pm
Wednesday 16th July – 9:30am to 13:00pm

Conflict Management When Working with Students August 2025

27 August 2025 9:00am–12:00pm

Online via Zoom

This course will be of benefit to members who are required to deal with angry, aggressive or challenging young people through the course of their work. Learn how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict.

Cruse Introduction to Bereavement by Suicide 10th September 2025

10 September 2025 1:00pm–2:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

The content of this session is relevant to all UNSION workplaces and it guides you through the features and strategies to enable you to deliver timely and appropriate care to those you are supporting.

Making Progress in MS Excel: Level Two

24 – 25 September 2025

Online via Microsoft Teams

An intermediate level course for those with some experience and knowledge of MS Excel who are interested in building up their skills.
This course will be delivered on Teams and it will take place over two morning sessions:
Wednesday 24th September – 9:30am to 13:00pm
Thursday 25th September – 9:30am to 13:00pm

Positive Behaviour Support for those Working with Children September 2025

26 September 2025 9:00am–12:00pm

Online via Zoom

This workshop will be of benefit to members who work with children and young people.

Getting Started in Microsoft Excel: Level 1

15 – 16 October 2025

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.

No previous experience of Excel is necessary, but attendees should have a basic understanding of PCs, including familiarity with keyboard and mouse.

Deaf Awareness December 2025

4 December 2025 10:00am–1:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

This session will identify the communication differences of Deaf and hearing people, building up an awareness of the many challenges faced by the Deaf community.