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Get ready for Book Week Scotland

Latest information from the Scottish Book Trust

Book Week Scotland is coming – grab hold of Hope

From 18–24 November, Scotland’s book party will come to life across the country! Be sure to browse our constantly updating event listings for happenings near you and head to your local library to grab your free copy of Scotland’s Stories: Hope. Or order it online from 4 November.

Visit Book Week Scotland – Events & Resources - Scottish Book Trust for more information.

You can also sign up for the Scottish Book Trust newsletter here.

New Dyslexia Scotland report published

report cover page

Towards a dyslexia-friendly Scotland? reveals the findings of a survey of over 1400 dyslexic adults that was launched during Dyslexia Awareness week in the Scottish Parliament.

The report highlights the stark inequalities that young people and adults with dyslexia in Scotland experience - and outlines practical recommendations to foster a more inclusive environment for people with dyslexia in life, learning and work. 

 

You can download the report by visiting https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/report/.

You can also order a free hard copy here (you just pay postage).

Read more at Dyslexia Scotland’s news page: New report highlights need for early identification of dyslexia

 

2023-24 Annual Report now published

Annual Report cover pageThe Annual Report showcases some of the important work carried out by unions, reps and learners over the year. Click on the image to view the report.

 

Previous reports can be viewed in our Resources Page.

Funding for trade union learning

STUC Awards recipients John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland.Support for workplace learning and promoting fair work

Reaffirming the Scottish Government’s commitment to advancing Fair Work and tackling inequalities, First Minister John Swinney has announced a continued funding package to support trade unions in developing, organising, and delivering work-related learning in Scotland’s workplaces in 2024/25.

The funding is managed by the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) and will be split between the Scottish Union Learning and the Fair Work in Action Funds.

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