Reports, briefings and responses
UNISON publications on public policy issues, including reports, briefings and responses to government consultations
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Mental health support in higher education (Senedd)
Poor mental health is linked to low pay, job insecurity and increased workloads
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Inquiry into local authority leisure and library services (Senedd)
Services play a vital role in supporting community wellbeing, education and local economies
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Response to consultation on delivery of INSET days in Wales
Changes to improve planning and coordination in the 2026–27 academic year
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Revised professional standards for assisting teaching (Welsh government)
Revised standards will not address the entrenched culture that undervalues school support staff
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Socially responsible procurement (Welsh Government)
Recognised trade unions should be explicitly embedded in procurement processes
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Draft Social Public Works Clauses consultation response (Welsh Government)
Clauses do not go far enough in delivering fair treatment and outcomes
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The future of local government services in Wales report (2025)
A shift from universal, preventative services to outsourced provision has widene…
Policy issue
Time to value school support staff report (2025)
Establishing a Wales School Support Staff Negotiating Body will help improve pay, conditions and recognition
Policy issue
Response to draft Public Services Outsourcing and Workforce Code consultation (Welsh Government)
The draft Code is too weak and contains significant loopholes
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Why pay bargaining for school support staff needs to change
A UNISON Cymru briefing for Senedd Members
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Employment Rights Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum, July 2025
A UNISON Cymru briefing for Senedd Members
Policy issue
Revised Code of Professional Conduct and Practice consultation (EWC)
Current proposals do not fully reflect the realities facing school support staff
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