UNISON members work in a range of roles supporting children with additional support needs. They deliver services in local
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Scotland’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 moreImportant information for workers registered with regulatory bodies
Important information for UNISON members who are registered professional members of any of the health and social care professional regulatory
Read moreIf government serious about attainment and reducing inequality, it needs to stop cuts
#stuc2017 STUC delegates heard of the real experience of education staff on the front line as they voted to campaign
Read moreProposed Guidance to support the Provision of Healthcare Needs in Schools
UNISON has recently published a report (Hard Lessons) which contains feedback from members working in schools. Key concerns raised are
Read moreAdditional Support Needs in Schools
UNISON conducted a survey of members working in schools in September 2016 while the survey focused on the impact of
Read moreThe Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare
UNISON welcomes the Scottish government’s proposals to expand early learning and childcare. It is an important step in both tackling
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 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 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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