Skills for Schools is an online guide to careers, training and development for support staff in schools.
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Taking a course and gaining a new qualification can boost your self-confidence.
Training
What training do you need?
Don't worry if you haven't done any learning or training for a while. Most people on any course you sign up for will be in the same boat.
And set aside any bad memories you might have from when you yourself were at school. Adult learning is all about helping you overcome any obstacles you come across.
What is the right route for you?
Whether you'd like to develop yourself in your current role, or you're interested in moving on to another one, learning or training can help you take the next step.
How is your training assessed?
How your training is assessed depends on the particular type of course you are doing
Who delivers your training?
There are several different organisations who run training courses for the school workforce
What's New?
#TECHOGNITION 2020 - celebrating the essential work of school technicians
23 Jan 2020
From the 2nd-6th March 2020, schools and colleges in the UK can once again take part in #TECHOGNITION week which celebrates the essential work that school technicians do on a daily basis.
Find out moreTraining for support staff in reducing parental conflict
23 Jan 2020
In educational settings, be that preschool, maintained schools, or academies we see the consequences of growing up in a home where frequent, intense and poorly resolved conflict occurs. The government have introduced the Reducing Parental Conflict programme which aims to provide staff with skills to identify and do something about parental conflict.
Find out moreUNISON's school support staff seminar 2020
23 Jan 2020
UNISON's popular annual seminar for school support staff will be held on 30 April at the Jury's Inn, Birmingham.
Find out moreWant to brush up on your number skills?
23 Jan 2020
UNISON has teamed up with the charity National Numeracy
Find out moreLatest UNISON in Schools newsletter
28 Nov 2019
The latest UNISON in Schools newsletter is out now.
Find out moreReal Life Stories
Victoria Osbourne
"If you're interested in becoming a school business manager, gain as much experience as you can"
Kevin Nairn
"Working with young people is great, although the constant deadlines can be challenging"
Lesley Dorken
"I work in the field of nurture, mental health, emotional wellbeing and behaviour"