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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Futures 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 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 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
Read moreQuestions for election candidates: Early years
There is a welcome consensus on expanding early years provision. However, there is less clarity on providing the resources, together
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Time for childcare promises to be backed by resources
UNISON is calling for fine words and promises to increase childcare to be backed by extra resources for children, parents
Read moreEarly learning and childcare manifesto. Supporting children, parents and the childcare workforce.
Childcare should be provided free at the point of use by the public sector. Currently Scotland’s childcare provision is patchy,
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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
Read morePublic Service Futures 15 – Winter 2016
Public Service FUTURES Issue 15 – Winter 2016: There is an alternative; Grappling with cuts; Procurement and tax dodgers; Anti-poverty
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Petition PE1583 Playground Supervision – Jan 2016
Petition PE1583 Playground Supervision – UNISON Scotland submission to the Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee – Jan 2016 Full text
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