The impact of Covid-19: LGBT+ and black workers
16/09/2020
What has been the impact of Covid-19 on LGBT+ and black workers? What are the big challenges facing union reps? How can reps help protect jobs and reduce the impact of the economic downturn?
Join TUC experts Quinn Roache and Wilf Sullivan to find out how you can support colleagues facing redundancy and the effects of the economic downturn. The webinar will help you:
- reduce the impact of redundancies in your workplace
- make sure the process is fair for all
- keep employers in check.
If you have any questions for Quinn and Wilf, post them in Crowdcast’s ‘Ask a Question’ box.
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Urgent action is needed to ensure every child in Scotland receives equitable support.
We welcome the Scottish Government’s Third Progress Report on the Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Action Plan published yesterday – but warns much more work is needed to support children and young people.
The report’s focus on inclusion, equity, and ongoing improvement is a positive step towards a more accessible and supportive education system for children and young people with additional support needs across Scotland.
Chancellor’s budget statement: extra £1billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
The Chancellor’s budget statement included an extra £1billion for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Whilst this is welcome news, we await further details on where the additional funding will be directed.
The current SEND system is failing children and young people. As educational psychologists, the growing demands of our profession’s statutory EHCP responsibilities mean that we are unable to provide early intervention support. This early intervention and support is crucial to ensuring the best outcomes for children. Urgent action is required to target investment in our profession and ensure children and young people have access to the support they need, when they need it.
Special Educational Needs system is financially ‘unsustainable’, says National Audit Office report
England’s special educational needs (SEN) system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people; is financially unsustainable and in urgent need of reform, according to a new National Audit Office report, Support for children and young people with special educational needs.
The AEP submitted evidence to the National Audit Office inquiry in July and we are pleased with many of the recommendations outlined.
AEP Dispute - States of Jersey
With effect from October 2024, the AEP is in dispute with The States of Jersey.
This unfortunate situation has arisen due to the failure of the employer to deal appropriately with matters raised by Educational Psychologists in the course of their work.
