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On this page you will find a wide range of links, both to UNISON resources and to resources created and maintained by other organisations, which may be helpful to you. These are arranged alphabetically. You can use Ctrl+F (Command+F on a Mac) or your browser’s search function to look for a specific word or phrase. UNISON […]
These one hour workshops can be delivered in your workplace by one of our organisers or a trained UNISON lay tutor or Branch Union Learning Rep. If you would be interested in running any of these courses in your workplace please contact educationse@unison.co.uk. Health and wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Staying Strong – stress management Menopause […]
Learning doesn’t need to stop when we leave formal education and if we want to move forward in a career then continuous learning is essential. Many of us will not have had positive early education experiences, and returning to learning can be daunting. But UNISON, and the partners we work with, will ensure that if […]
Mapping Knowing where migrant workers are based, their job roles, which languages they speak, what (if any) language needs they have, what barriers to learning they may face, what workplace issues they are experiencing, how they feel about trade unions, and which community organisations they have links with, will help inform and structure workplace organising. […]
You could: facilitate an informal conversation or self-study group alongside the class to give learners time and space to discuss their learning, get extra […]
If not full time, perhaps 50-50 matched time between employer and employee if classes and/or support sessions are held at shift […]
They work closely with the branch education co-ordinator and the same person might even carry out both roles. They can be a vital link between […]
Coaching support for self-directed learning can be empowering. Short taster activities can build confidence and skills that […]
Government withdrawal of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) funding for people in work has made UNISON’s ability to organise workplace ESOL classes increasingly challenging. The responsibility to meet the English language needs of workers rests with employers. Many employers are keen to offer ESOL for their staff but not to fund it. Although […]
Many UNISON members would like to improve their skills and confidence in some area of English, maths, or IT. Learning reps are ideally placed to identify and address these needs. Identifying interest and need A workplace learning survey could help to identify English, maths and IT needs. Look at the Learning and Development tile […]
