UNISON is concerned that the Planning Bill is about less regulation of businesses rather than improving lives. Planning was reformed
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Supporting Children’s Learning Draft Code of Practice 2017
UNISON members work in a range of roles supporting children with additional support needs. They deliver services in local
Read moreReview of Financial Support for Students
Education is central to both Scotland’s economy and the wider wellbeing of its citizens. Everyone who could benefit from further
Read moreScotland’s Strategy for the Learning Provision for Children and Young People with Complex Additional Support Needs 2017-2026
UNISON members are clear that currently we are not getting it right for children with additional support needs. The strategy
Read moreFutures 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
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