UNISON welcomes the Scottish government’s proposals to expand early learning and childcare. It is an important step in both tackling
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UNISON response to the Education Governance Consultation
UNISON believes that education, including early years and childcare, should be both comprehensive and delivered free at the point of
Read moreFutures number 17 autumn/winter 2016
Latest edition of Futures covering the Scottish government’s plans for the upcoming year, the possibilities of a new Scottish approach to
Read moreEvidence to the Scottish Parliament Audit Commttee
UNISON members provide essential roles across higher and further education, these roles while often overlooked by policy makers are crucial
Read morePolicy Briefing 81 Education and Early Years Consultations
The Scottish Government has now published 2 consultations on its plans for education and childcare. The first Empowering teachers, parents
Read moreChild Poverty Bill
There are currently 220,000 children living in poverty, and two-thirds of them are living in a household where someone works.[1]
Read moreHigher Education Governance Guidance
Unison has responded to the consultation on a Scottish Code of Higher Education Governance. Democratic structures create public bodies which
Read moreScottish Parliament Information Center latest Profile Local Government in Scotland
SPICe Briefing Financial Scrutiny Unit Local Government in Scotland 2016
Read moreFutures:for people who care about public services Summer 2016
Issue 16 contains our latest research paper detailing why Scotland needs “an urgent exit form austerity”, update on the Scottish
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Early Learning and Childcare 1140 Hours expansion
Response to the Scottish Government Consultation on its programme of trials regarding its commitment to expand childcare to 1140 hours
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