A freedom of information request (FOI), by UNISON Scotland, across all Scottish councils has revealed confusion about the funding announced
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Category: Education
Regular deep cleaning vital for a safe re-opening of schools, says UNISON
UNISON the trade union for education staff’s response to the First Minister’s announcement that schools return from 11 August 2020 Lorraine Thomson,
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Comment on Deputy First Minister’s statement of extra money for education in Scotland.
Lorraine Thomson, chair of UNISON Scotland’s Education Issues Group said: “We welcome any new funding for education. Re-opening schools is
Read moreCORONAVIRUS: School and early years staff information pack & safety checklist for a safe return to work
PACK UPDATE AUGUST 7TH: UNISON has produced an information pack and safety checklist for members working in schools and early
Read moreCoronavirus Education Staff: Evidence re scrutiny of reopening of schools and ELC settings and associated issues
UNISON’s survey of education staff shows the vast majority are anxious about plans for more children to return to schools
Read moreHelp defeat COVID19 by becoming a health and safety rep.
CORONAVIRUS Education staff: Why not think about becoming a health and safety rep. in your school? Never have they been
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Great deal more work needs done before children can return to childcare and schools.
UNISON, the largest trade union representing education staff, has responded to Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that early years and childcare services
Read moreSurvey about safe working in schools, early learning and childcare
CORONAVIRUS EDUCATION STAFF: UNISON is conducting this short survey of staff working in education. We need your views about safe
Read moreResponse: vulnerable children during the coronovirus pandemic May 2020
The pandemic is not a leveller. It has dramatically exposed pre-existing levels of social and economic inequality. The challenges are
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