UNISON members are clear that currently we are not getting it right for children with additional support needs. The strategy
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Futures Summer 2017 edition 19
This edition of Public Service Futures contains an update on control of councils following the elections, a look at what
Read moreProfessor Cole’s report into school closures
The Cole report raises a range of issues which are relevant not just to public sector building projects but to
Read moreLocal Government Budget Cuts
This briefing aims to provide some clarity for branches round the proposed budget. The local government budget is finally getting
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Support staff struggling to maintain standards for pupils because of cuts, says UNISON report
Lack of time, resources and heavy workloads mean support staff are struggling to maintain standards for pupils in Scotland. That
Read moreHard Lessons: Support staff struggling to maintain standards for pupils because of cuts
This is a large scale survey of support staff working in schools across Scotland. It is a wide ranging report
Read moreUNISON response to the Education Governance Consultation
UNISON believes that education, including early years and childcare, should be both comprehensive and delivered free at the point of
Read moree-briefing – Local Government 2016 – Audit Scotland Overview
Audit Scotland has published its annual overview of the financial state of local government in Scotland. In accountancy terms councils
Read moreE-briefing – Autumn Statement and Scotland – Nov 2016
This briefing highlights the main implications of the UK Autumn Statement for UNISON members in Scotland. While the £800m additional capital
Read moreUNISON have withdrawn from negotiating table with Police Scotland
This letter to UNISON members explains why we have notified Scottish Police Authority and Police Service of Scotland that we will
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