This briefing looks at some key findings of the Scottish Household Survey 2021. This is a general population survey carried
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SSSC A Register for the Future: Consultation Outcome
Early in 2022 the SSSC consulted on some proposed changes to registration and qualifications. The proposals affect UNISON members who
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#STUC22 Disadvantaged children and young people suffered the greatest losses to their learning during the pandemic, delegates heard. Congress backed
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This is UNISON’s response to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) consultation on proposed changes to registration and qualifications. While
Read moreUN Convention on the Rights of the Child Bill consultation
UNISON Scotland thinks incorporation of the UNCRC into law is insufficient. For children to exercise their rights in practice requires
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 moreUNISON Week 277: ATA (all the acronyms) – PWLB, PFI, FOI & more
UNISON Week 277 – ATA (all the acronyms) – PWLB, PFI, FOI. Public Works Loan Board Rate; new report on
Read moreBriefing 111: Early Learning and Childcare: outdoor learning
The Scottish government has now published its guide for creating outdoor play experiences in early learning and childcare. The government
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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
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Scottish children cannot wait another 15 years for high quality childcare, says UNISON
Date: Monday 01 June 2015 Responding to another Independent Review of the Scottish Early Learning and Childcare Workforce, UNISON has
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