A private members’ Bill has been introduced by Daniel Johnson MSP with the aim of tackling inappropriate use of restraint
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Briefing 155 – Call for views: Restraint & seclusion in schools bill
A private members’ Bill has been introduced by Daniel Johnson MSP with the aim of tackling inappropriate use of restraint
Read moreBriefing 151 – Accounts Commission report: Additional Support for Learning
This briefing summarises the latest Accounts Commission report on Additional Support for Learning. UNISON members in pupil support roles play
Read moreHealth Protection In Children and Young People Settings (including Education)
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published health protection guidance for children and young people settings, including education. The impact of poor
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MSPs should support the employment injuries advisory council bill, says UNISON
UNISON, the public services union, is urging MSPs from all parties to support Mark Griffin MSP’s Employment Injuries Advisory Council
Read moreAdditional Support for Learning (ASL)
This is our response to the Education, Children and Young People Committee’s call for views on Additional Support for Learning
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School support staff experience the most abuse from pupils, says UNISON
New Scottish government research shows that the biggest impact of pupil’s behavioural challenges falls on schools’ support staff, who are
Read moreebrief behaviour in schools report 2023
The Scottish government have published their latest research into behaviour in schools in Scotland. This previously regular report had not
Read moree brief – SSSC Consultation on Proposed Register Changes
The Scottish Social Services Council is consulting on 3 changes it wishes to make to the Register. These changes affect
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Almost 2000 schools will close because of strikes, say UNISON
UNISON has today (Monday) written to COSLA to say it is preparing to close almost 2000 schools (1868 schools) across
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