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20 March 2012
Education manifesto for 2012 council elections
The EIS is politically independent and does not support any political party, but is highlighting the key priorities for Scottish education and urging all political parties and all council candidates to take note and to pledge their support for education
Education manifesto for 2012 council elections
The EIS is politically independent and does not support any political party, but is highlighting the key priorities for Scottish education and urging all political parties and all council candidates to take note and to pledge their support for education
28 January 2012
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society - Poster Competition for Schools
The annual Poster Competition for Schools
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society - Poster Competition for Schools
The annual Poster Competition for Schools
20 January 2012
Cuts to Psychologist Training Will Damage Educational Support
News Release on cuts to psychologist training
Cuts to Psychologist Training Will Damage Educational Support
News Release on cuts to psychologist training
20 January 2012
Letter to Michael Russell from Drew Morrice
Proposed cuts to Post Graduate Professional Training of Educational Psychologists
Letter to Michael Russell from Drew Morrice
Proposed cuts to Post Graduate Professional Training of Educational Psychologists
16 January 2012
New SQA appeals system - EIS response
Responding to today's announcement of a new exams appeals system by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA),
New SQA appeals system - EIS response
Responding to today's announcement of a new exams appeals system by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA),
07 December 2011
EIS welcomes teacher numbers, but education challenges remain
EIS has welcomed today’s news that local authorities have met the target figure of 51,131 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers in employment in Scotland’s schools.
EIS welcomes teacher numbers, but education challenges remain
EIS has welcomed today’s news that local authorities have met the target figure of 51,131 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers in employment in Scotland’s schools.
12 October 2011
SJCRME: RME and Religious Observance – A Position Paper
This short paper is offered by the Scottish Joint Committee on Religious and Moral Education (SJCRME) to support schools in developing their understanding of the complementary but distinct concepts of personal search in Religious Observance (RO) and Relig
SJCRME: RME and Religious Observance – A Position Paper
This short paper is offered by the Scottish Joint Committee on Religious and Moral Education (SJCRME) to support schools in developing their understanding of the complementary but distinct concepts of personal search in Religious Observance (RO) and Relig
27 September 2011
SQA New Qualifications - Update
On 31 August 2011 SQA published the latest draft documents for
SQA New Qualifications - Update
On 31 August 2011 SQA published the latest draft documents for
19 May 2011
Appointment of New Scottish Cabinet: EIS comment
Noting the announcement that Mike Russell MSP will remain in the post of Cabinet Secretary (Education and Lifelong Learning), EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith said:
Appointment of New Scottish Cabinet: EIS comment
Noting the announcement that Mike Russell MSP will remain in the post of Cabinet Secretary (Education and Lifelong Learning), EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith said:
11 February 2011
EIS launches election manifesto - protecting Education top priority
Manifesto for Education: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
EIS launches election manifesto - protecting Education top priority
Manifesto for Education: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
11 February 2011
Manifesto for Education video: Ronnie Smith speaks at the 2011 Manifesto launch
Manifesto for Education video: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011 - Ronnie Smith speaks at the 2011 Manifesto launch
Manifesto for Education video: Ronnie Smith speaks at the 2011 Manifesto launch
Manifesto for Education video: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011 - Ronnie Smith speaks at the 2011 Manifesto launch
13 January 2011
EIS welcomes Donaldson review but highlights resource implications
Commenting on today's publication of the Donaldson Review Report
EIS welcomes Donaldson review but highlights resource implications
Commenting on today's publication of the Donaldson Review Report
03 January 2011
EIS to launch Holyrood campaign with manifesto for Education
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will launch its campaigning ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections with the publication of its own ‘Manifesto for Education’ next month.
EIS to launch Holyrood campaign with manifesto for Education
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will launch its campaigning ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections with the publication of its own ‘Manifesto for Education’ next month.
13 November 2008
EIS Leadership Publication
The EIS has launched a new publication that aims to foster and promote leadership in Scotland's schools.
EIS Leadership Publication
The EIS has launched a new publication that aims to foster and promote leadership in Scotland's schools.