Union raises concerns over plans to redeploy teachers in ASN move

Trade unions are alarmed at Renfrewshire Council plans to redeploy teachers in early years settings to meet growing demand in additional support needs (ASN) education.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Concerns have been voiced that the change - which is due to affect nine teachers and come into force from August - could impact the quality of provision in nurseries.

They believe this step is being taken in spite of educational arguments against it and would rather see a specific injection of staff into ASN where the need is acute.

A report prepared by EIS Renfrewshire Local Association, tabled at the joint negotiating committee for teaching staff on Tuesday, set out their objections.

It said: "Renfrewshire Council's decision to remodel the staffing provision within their early years settings has led to the removal of GTCS-registered teachers from Renfrewshire nurseries, a decision that will deny children access to a GTCS-qualified teacher.