The STUC will call on the Scottish Government to provide the funding to properly meet the legal requirement to support
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Poverty and Attainment Inquiry
The enormous gap in qualifications between children in poor and wealthy areas in Scotland is simply a reflection of the
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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 morePupils with Additional Support Needs
UNISON members are clear that currently we are not getting it right for children with additional support needs (ASN). Children
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Focus on children not structures, says UNISON in response to Headteachers’ Charter
UNISON Scotland, the union for school support staff, says the Scottish government’s plans to create a Headteachers’ Charter is flawed
Read moreEducation Reform Consultation
UNISON does not believe that the proposals contained in the consultation are the best way to tackle the issues in
Read moreGuidance for the provision of healthcare in schools and nurseries
The Scottish government has published the long-awaited update on guidance for the provision of healthcare in schools and nurseries. The
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 moreFair Funding to Achieve Excellence and Equity in Education
UNISON believes that education including early years and childcare should be comprehensive and delivered free at the point of use
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