UNISON has produced FAQ's for school staff in England.  These can be downloaded here.

They cover:

• Operational issues
• Pay
• Easter and weekend working
• Health and safety
• Home working

The NJC guidance contained within these FAQs applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Links to UNISON websites for the develoved nations are also included.

For all the latest Covid-19 information for school support staff: https://www.unison.org.uk/at-work/education-services/key-issues/covid-19-closures/

New (23rd March, 2020) joint guidance has been issued by the NJC joint secretaries on Covid-19, with a focus on critical workers durring the Coronavirus outbreak.  This can be downloaded here.  This is applicable to Council, School, BCH and other workers who are employed on NJC Terms & Condition.

GOV.UK has a page of Coronavirus guidance for local government which is updated regularly.  It lncludes sections on Schools, Housing and Social Care.  It can be found here

Blackpool Unlimited has produced some guidance for employers and businesses durring the Coronavirus outbreak which may be worth knowing if your employer says they cannot continue your employment.  Just point them to the advice on the Job Retention Scheme and enciurage them to use it.  The webpage can be found here.

UNISON has published some further guidance for social care workers.  This can be found here

UNISON has compiled guidance on your employment rights during the Coronavirus pandemic.  These can be found here.

New (17th March, 2020) joint guidance has been issued by the NJC joint secretaries on Covid-19, with a focus on home working durring the Coronavirus outbreak.  This can be downloaded here.  This is applicable to Council, School, BCH and other workers who are employed on NJC Terms & Condition.

Dave Prentis, UNISON's General Secretary has written of his pride in our members durring the Coronavirus pandemic.  You can read more here.