Useful Contact Information
Gavin McCann: g.mccann@unison.co.uk
Ella Smith-Gibbs: e.smith-gibbs@unison.co.uk
Learning & Member Development Team: lmd@unison.co.uk
Use the list below to navigate to the resource you need
Can’t find what you’re looking for? If on a computer press CTRL + F and type what you want e.g. “directory” or email one of the team above.
- Infographics
- Guides & Toolkits
- Learning Surveys
- Posters & Digital Images
- Presentations
- Ulearn Magazine
- Weblinks
Infographics
An Organised Learning Branch
The Branch ULR Team
Guides & Toolkits
ULR Handbook (2024)
Learning Charter
How to Organise a Course using Google Suite
Course Directory
Please note, you will need a password to access the above page. Please email either e.smith-gibbs@unison.co.uk or g.mccann@unison.co.uk to ask for the password.
Branch Guide to Learning (revised 2023)
East Midlands Learning Co-ordinator Handbook
Fast Facts (English and Maths Tips)
For Care Workers
For Early Years Workers
For NHS Catering Staff
Moving On Toolkit
For ULR’s
For Learners
Read Anytime, Anywhere – A literacy toolkit for ULRs
Making Every Penny Count – A numeracy toolkit for ULRs
Learning Surveys
Follow this link for an MS Forms template survey for you to copy, edit and use
Follow this link for an example of a survey focusing on digital skills
Follow this link for the TUC’s model learning survey
Follow this link for a ‘one page’ simple survey example
Follow this link for UNISON’s guidance on surveys and GDPR
Member Learning Survey 2024
Each year we survey members across the East Midlands to find out about their learning needs. Click the image for the report:
Posters & Digital Images
Skills Academy
Learning Grants (Right click and Save)
Presentations
UNISON Learning – Presentation of what is available
UNISON and Functional Skills
ULearn Magazine 2025
Weblinks
For the ULR Stage 1 course
Breaking Through the Barriers – Equal Access to Learning for All (unionlearn)
Legal Right to Request Time-off to Study
Delivering Better Learning Agreements – A guide for Union Reps (unionlearn)
Supporting Learners Guide (unionlearn)