Around half of school staff are support staff, whose incredible work with children too often flies under the radar - they’re the deserved focus of the Stars in Our Schools campaign.

As we approach the annual celebration of support staff in schools on Friday 24th November, we highlight the stars of the campaign as we’re joined by Tracy Turton & Joanna Parry on this week’s UNISON Local Government Podcast.

Join us as we discuss the lack of support for these everyday heroes, issues with free school meal eligibility in England, and how to get involved in the Stars in Our Schools campaign.

This episode of The UNISON Podcast covers:

• The support staff being highlighted by the Stars in our Schools campaign

• Governmental shortcomings in dealing with the RAAC crisis in schools

• Critical issues surrounding the eligibility criteria for free school meals in England