The mass closure of council-run centres, and the loss of specialist staff, have left many vulnerable families unable to access vital early-years support.
children’s services
The union sends condolences to all those affected by the case, and remains committed to supporting all those working in child social care
Hundreds of youth centres, libraries and public toilets causing huge impact on communities
As young people face the prospect of having to rethink their career plans, the unions says 15 days training isn’t enough to help them
Salford campaigners to the fore in launching national funding for nurseries campaign at Parliament on 25 April
UNISON backs Children’s Society campaign against changes to free school meal eligibility in England which could stop up to one million children qualifying
Council brings safeguarding jobs back in house, citing fears that children are at risk because privatised contract delivers too few assessments
UNISON joins fellow unions, charities and others involved in early years education to sign open letter