Inverclyde Council announces Cosla departure
Inverclyde Council has confirmed it’s intention to break away from CoSLA, becoming the latest in a growing number to go it alone. Three other councils have already warned they may
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‘Serious concerns’ raised at East Lothian care home
An East Lothian care home has been told to make urgent changes after “serious concerns” were raised at an inspection. The Care Inspectorate has served a formal “improvement notice” on
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Aberdeen private school to close amid child safety fears
The private school and nursery, which has been the subject of an investigation by Education Scotland, will not reopen on Monday. The Care Inspectorate had issued an improvement notice to
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MSPs approve new child legislation
Children will get more access to nursery provision, free school meals and increased care support as part of a wide-ranging legislation approved by MSPs last night. The Children and Young
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Unison workforce report slams state of home care standards
A new Unison Scotland survey of workers who look after the elderly and vulnerable in their own homes, lays bare the challenges and problems they experience. The majority of home
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Glasgow care workers look to extend strike action
Glasgow care workers have voted unanimously to escalate their action and intend to stage a further three 72-hour strikes starting in March. Following two 48-hour strikes in January, nearly 400
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Inspectorate looks to workforce and service users to volunteer
People with experience of care are being encouraged to help Scotland’s social care watchdog, the Care Inspectorate, carry out its work. The Care Inspectorate inspects and regulates more than 14,000
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Private nursery given more time for improvements
An Aberdeen private school and nursery has asked for more time to comply with a call for improvement made by inspectors. The Care Inspectorate issued an improvement notice to the
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Legal challenge warning to child guardian plans
Plans to appoint a named guardian for every child are almost certain to be subjected to legal challenge if they are approved at Holyrood, the Tories have claimed. The controversial
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£4m fund to provide community jobs boost
Around 1,200 jobs and training placements are to be created thanks to £4 million of government funding. First Minister Alex Salmond will make the announcement when he opens the Scottish
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