Child care |
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We provide crèche facilities on weekend residential courses when child care is needed (you need to ask for this at least two weeks prior to the course). A carers allowance may be paid where care costs have been incurred in addition to those normally paid by the member. If you need child or dependant care to be provided at home please let us know as soon as you can. A detailed form will be issued to you for completion. |
Access |
UNISON’S policy is to use training venues which are fully accessible for those members with disabilities and we make every effort to do so, however facilities for disabled members do vary between venues so please let us know relevant details of your disability when booking a place. If you require a facilitator in order for you to take part then you need to tell us on the booking form who they are so we can book accommodation for them if necessary. |
Ramadan | top |
| For those members attending courses during Ramadan the course tutors will liaise with the member and the training venue to ensure that food is available at the appropriate time for the member to break their fast. |
Course Fees |
| There is no cost to members attending any union courses. Course fees will be charged to your Branch on a subsidised basis. |
Expenses |
| In line with your own Branch policy, you may reclaim travel and additional child care expenses from Branch funds. You are advised to find out what you may claim before attending the course. |
Time Off |
| Members should contact their Branch Secretary or Branch Education Officer regarding time off to attend trade union courses. Time off with pay is normally available to stewards/representatives to attend trade union courses. However, not all courses attract time off with pay. Also some of our courses are open to any member and they are therefore not normally eligible for time off. If you are in doubt, contact your Branch Secretary/Branch Education Co-ordinator. |
Course Times | top |
| Non-residential courses usually begin at 9.30am and finish at 4.30pm. Two night weekend residential courses normally start with a session at 6.30pm on Friday and finish with lunch at 12.30pm on Sunday. One night residential courses normally commence at 10.00am Saturday and finish around 3.30pm Sunday. These times may vary slightly and you will be notified of course times when you are offered a place on the course. |
Late applications |
| Late applications may mean the course has to be cancelled or child/ dependant care cannot be organised. Most courses have to operate on a minimum of 12 applicants, so please, don’t delay, send your form in today. |
Venues |
| Most of our residential courses are run at venues where meals are provided and where special diets are catered for if you let us know in advance. Whenever possible, residential accommodation is usually on a non-shared basis. Non-residential venues vary, but generally will include access to tea/ coffee facilities and meals whenever possible. |
Cancellations | top |
| If, for any reason you find that you cannot attend a course on which you have been allocated a place, it is essential that you contact us immediately. Whatever your reason for cancelling it may mean that another member may be offered a place or that you can be accommodated in some other way. But, failure to notify us will mean that your Branch is asked to pay the full cost of your place on the course. If you do not attend and do not give adequate notice, your Branch will be automatically notified and charged. |
Course practicalities
Our courses are friendly and informal and are aimed to make learning a fun rather than a daunting experience. Everybody’s views and experiences are listened to. Much of the time is spent working in small groups. You won’t be lectured to or suddenly be called to give answers.
If you need any further information, or you have any queries about this programme, please contact: Education Administrator, UNISON Y&H Regional Centre, Commerce House, Wade Lane Leeds, LS2 8NJ. Telephone 0113 218 2300
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