The provision of a free at the point of use public childcare service has been a demand of the trade
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Public Sector Futures Spring 2018
The latest edition of Futures gives updates on the local government budget, behaviour in schools and the expansion of early
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“Significant risks” to delivering early learning and childcare plan, UNISON comment
UNISON comment on embargoed news release (Thursday) on a joint report by the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts
Read moreEarly Learning and Childcare research report
UNISON Scotland commissioned an independent assessment of the contribution made by Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) staff to childcare and
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Investment in early years workers is vital in reducing the attainment gap of Scotland’s children
This is the message UNISON will take to the Scottish Parliament today (Tuesday) as it presents its new research report
Read moreCelebrate Stars in Our Schools 25 November
On Friday 25 November 2016, across the country schools will be celebrating the people behind the scenes who help children
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 moreInfuencers Briefing 14 April 2016
UNISON Scotland has published its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections ‘Public Services and the Good Society’. You can download
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
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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