Autism Awareness for Schools Support Staff June 2026

8 – 9 June 2026

Online via Zoom

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

General Loss and Bereavement Awareness

10 August 2026 7:00pm–9:30pm

Online via Zoom

The session will reflect on the grieving process, seeking greater understanding of current models on grief that can help. It will also look at the impact of loss on families, individuals and the role communication can play.

Coping with Change

13 August 2026 10:00am–1:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

This 3 hour UNISON workshop is suitable for all members who may find change difficult or how feel they may be facing upcoming or current changes in their workplace or homelife and want support in dealing with this.

Introduction to Basic Sign Language

25 August 2026 9:00am–10:00am

Online via Microsoft Teams

This 60 minute workshop, delivered by Caroline Cleghorn, offers the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning BSL and taking the next steps on their signing journey.

Coping with Change

5 September 2026 1:00pm–4:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

This 3 hour UNISON workshop is suitable for all members who may find change difficult or how feel they may be facing upcoming or current changes in their workplace or homelife and want support in dealing with this.

Introduction to Basic Sign Language

29 September 2026 4:00pm–5:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

This 60 minute workshop, delivered by Caroline Cleghorn, offers the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning BSL and taking the next steps on their signing journey.

UNISON Online Stewards Course September to October 2026

7 September – 16 October 2026

Our online course for elected stewards delivers the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face Stage 1 + Stage 2 workplace representatives course combination and will lead to ERA accreditation.

Advanced Employment Law – Age Discrimination 2026

11 November 2026 9:00am–1:00pm

A recent addition to our set of on-line courses looking at protected characteristics under the Equality Act, this half day course will talk about discrimination on the basis of age. This half day age discrimination course will look at the meaning of ‘age’ under the Equality Act; the unique defence to direct age discrimination; and […]

UNISON Organising Stewards Stage 1 and 2

2 November – 11 December 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Our online course for elected stewards delivers the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face Stage 1 + Stage 2 workplace representatives course combination and will lead to ERA accreditation.