Education

Preventing Work-Related Mental Health Conditions

(04/04/2008) Members are advised of the recently published guidance produced for headteachers on Preventing Work-Related Mental Health Conditions by Tackling Stress by the NUT. UNISON was involved in the drawing up of this guidance and it is as equally applicable to support staff as to teaching staff.

New Powers to Screen and Search Pupils for Weapons

15/03/2007) As part of the Violent Crime Reduction Act the government is introducing proposals that will allow head teachers and authorised staff to search without consent, pupils whom they suspect are carrying a knife or other weapon. The power comes into force on 31 May 2007 and the DfES is currently undertaking a consultation on the guidance that will accompany the Act. Although this relates to schools it is relevant to the college sector as well. The full details can be found on the DfES website; http://www.dfes.gov.uk/consultations/

Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment

(02/01/2007) This guidance has been drawn up in consultation with trade unions and key stakeholders and comes into force from 1 January 2007.

Negotiating Advice for School Support Staff

(04/02/2007 This bulletin gives information on advice sheets that are being produced for members in the schools sector.

Negotiating Advice on Managing Medicines and Term Time Working

(04/02/2007 This bulletin gives information on advice sheets that are being produced for members in the schools sector.