The Programme for Government for 2021-22 has been announced. This sets out the Scottish Government’s legislative programme and other administrative
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Universal free school meals. STUC day of action. Monday, 16 August 2021
The STUC Women’s Committee day of action for Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) for all will take place this Monday,
Read moreBriefing 118 Early Learning and Childcare Expansion 2021
The 1140 hours expansion of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) will start in August this year. This follows a year
Read moreEDUCATION / ELC RE-OPENING MONDAY 22 FEBRUARY
THIS IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL SENT TO MEMBERS WORKING IN ELC AND SCHOOLS on February 17th 2021 The
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UNISON Scotland Response to easing school & nursery coronavirus restrictions
These vital services are currently being delivered to many children and UNISON members have worked hard at creating environments safe
Read moreEvidence: Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill January 2021
UNISON welcomes the aims of this Bill and the recognition of the challenges that many disabled young people face as
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Scottish schools need more cleaners, says UNISON report
A freedom of information request (FOI), by UNISON Scotland, across all Scottish councils has revealed confusion about the funding announced
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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
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