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Norfolk County UNISON Branch

UNISON response to the Early Years consultation

The proposals put forward will, we believe damage the quality of early education and childcare for the children that use them, including those very vulnerable 2 years olds that are now eligible, subject to criteria, for 15 hours of free childcare. The proposals will also place huge and further burdens on the staff that work in the settings.

If implemented the proposals contained in the paper on ‘proposed changes to the role of the local authority in early education and childcare’ will mean that the local authority will have no statutory role in overseeing standards in early years settings. This is likely to lead to significant job cuts within the local authorities and UNISON is concerned that standards will fall.

Click here for the full Branch response, further details and links to help you find the contact details for your MP and sign an on-line petition.

Save Norfolk's 'Outstanding' Adult Education Service

Norfolk County Council are proposing to outsource existing Adult Education Service provision to local colleges. There has been no public or learner consultations regarding these proposals and there appears to be no business justification for this decision.

UNISON is supporting an online petition calling for Adult Education to remain within Norfolk County Council.

Click here for details of the proposal and the link to the petition, together with information on the campaign group.

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