Monday 16 March 2015
UNISON Scotland today (16 March)
launched a Childcare Charter. The charter calls for an expansion of paid
parental leave and flexible working for parents; and fair pay, training and
career paths for childcare workers. UNISON has also called for childcare to be
delivered free in the public rather than private sector.
Carol Ball, chair of UNISON’s
education issues group said ‘The research is abundantly clear. High quality
childcare is hugely beneficial for children, it supports parents and grows the
economy. It helps close the gender pay gap, supports women in work and reduces
child poverty.
I am calling on all political
parties to make childcare a central policy platform for the coming elections
and say how they will make the real change that families and childcare workers
are calling out for. We need to change work for parents and improve terms and
conditions for the childcare workforce, as this will improve the lives of
children in Scotland.’
UNISON Scotland Childcare Charter
calls for
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High quality childcare
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Free childcare provided in the public sector
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Extension of paid parental leave
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Improved flexible working
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More research into what parents want
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Fair pay for nursery staff
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Training for nursery staff
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Preparation time and study leave for nursery staff
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Career paths for nursery staff
Notes
to Editor
·
UNISON
is the largest public services trade union in Europe. We are the largest
trade union in Scotland.
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You
can read UNISON Scotland childcare charter here: http://www.unison-scotland.org.uk/educationissues/UNISONScotlandChildcareCharter_Mar2015.pdf
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