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 […]

Union Learning Rep Stage One Training

3 March 2026 9:30am–1:00pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.

Top Tips for Excel

15 April 2026 9:30am–12:30pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

This course will take you through ten different aspects of Excel that will take the functionality of your spreadsheets to a new level. Each lesson is around 20 minutes long, and they range from ways to make your page look nicer with professional formatting tips, to gathering data that is easier to analyse, to building […]

General Loss and Bereavement Awareness

28 April 2026 2:15pm–4:45pm

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.

Using the Excel VLOOKUP Functions

15 May 2026 9:30am–12:30pm

Online via Microsoft Teams

In Excel, the LOOKUP functions let you search for a value by using another piece of data. For instance, you may want to find someone’s pay scale, by searching on their name.

Once mastered, the LOOKUP functions are powerful tools that will make your spreadsheets much more useful.

General Loss and Bereavement Awareness

1 June 2026 10:15am–12:45pm

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.

Union Learning Rep Stage One Training

14 May – 4 June 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Introductory training for new Union Learning Reps.