New Scottish government research shows that the biggest impact of pupil’s behavioural challenges falls on schools’ support staff, who are
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ebrief 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
Read moreAlmost 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
Read moreUNISON comment on the independent review of the skills delivery landscape (Withers Review)
Commenting on the publication of the Withers Review into skills development today by minister for higher and further education Graeme
Read moreBreakthrough pay deal agreed by University of Glasgow UNISON
UNISON members at the University of Glasgow have voted to accept a breakthrough pay deal that will see overall pay
Read moreSSSC A Register for the Future: Consultation Outcome
Early in 2022 the SSSC consulted on some proposed changes to registration and qualifications. The proposals affect UNISON members who
Read moreUNISON to ballot 25,000 school staff and waste and recycling workers for strike over pay tomorrow, after Kate Forbes refuses offer of last-ditch talks
UNISON will start an industrial action ballot tomorrow (Friday 10 June) for 25,000 local government workers in schools, early years,
Read moreStrikes will shut schools and nurseries
UNISON, Scotland’s largest union, has today warned that strikes will see school closures and waste piling up on the streets
Read moreEducation support staff crucial for children’s recovery
#STUC22 Disadvantaged children and young people suffered the greatest losses to their learning during the pandemic, delegates heard. Congress backed
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