News from 2010
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30 December 2010
EIS calls for examination of role of Local Authorities in Education
The Educational Institute of Scotland has called for a thorough examination of the role of Scotland’s 32 local authorities in managing education provision and running schools.
EIS calls for examination of role of Local Authorities in Education
The Educational Institute of Scotland has called for a thorough examination of the role of Scotland’s 32 local authorities in managing education provision and running schools.
27 December 2010
EIS Petitions Scottish Parliament on lack of jobs for new teachers
EIS has lodged a 5,000 signature Petition to the Scottish Parliament calling for action to ensure sufficient jobs are made available for all newly qualified teachers at the end of their Induction (Probationary) year.
EIS Petitions Scottish Parliament on lack of jobs for new teachers
EIS has lodged a 5,000 signature Petition to the Scottish Parliament calling for action to ensure sufficient jobs are made available for all newly qualified teachers at the end of their Induction (Probationary) year.
24 December 2010
New report re-affirms importance of teachers in Nursery Education
High quality nursery education is essential for the early educational development of young children, according to the findings of a new research report commissioned by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS).
New report re-affirms importance of teachers in Nursery Education
High quality nursery education is essential for the early educational development of young children, according to the findings of a new research report commissioned by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS).
22 December 2010
Conference for Instrumental Music Teachers-5
‘A Shared Vision for the Future:’ An EIS Conference for Instrumental Music Teachers
Conference for Instrumental Music Teachers-5
‘A Shared Vision for the Future:’ An EIS Conference for Instrumental Music Teachers
07 December 2010
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report
EIS welcomes today’s publication of the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report. The report shows that, relative to OECD countries overall, Scotland’s 15 year olds are maintaining their level of performance in Reading, which is
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report
EIS welcomes today’s publication of the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report. The report shows that, relative to OECD countries overall, Scotland’s 15 year olds are maintaining their level of performance in Reading, which is
01 December 2010
Scottish Government has failed pupils and teachers on class sizes
EIS has criticized the Scottish Government’s concordat with local authorities, under which national policies, such as reduced class sizes, are expected to be delivered.
Scottish Government has failed pupils and teachers on class sizes
EIS has criticized the Scottish Government’s concordat with local authorities, under which national policies, such as reduced class sizes, are expected to be delivered.
17 November 2010
EIS comments on the Scottish Governments draft budget for 2011-12
EIS comments on the Scottish Governments draft budget for 2011-12
EIS comments on the Scottish Governments draft budget for 2011-12
EIS comments on the Scottish Governments draft budget for 2011-12
01 November 2010
Cyberbullying and social networks
The EIS will support members who are subject to abuse and cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying and social networks
The EIS will support members who are subject to abuse and cyberbullying.
27 October 2010
New images from the March & Rally 23 Oct 2010
More images from the 23 Oct 2010 March & Rally have been added to the EIS webiste
New images from the March & Rally 23 Oct 2010
More images from the 23 Oct 2010 March & Rally have been added to the EIS webiste
23 October 2010
Images of today’s March and Rally
Images of today’s March and Rally – Saturday 23rd Oct 2010
Images of today’s March and Rally
Images of today’s March and Rally – Saturday 23rd Oct 2010
22 October 2010
Thousands of Scottish Teachers to protest against cuts tomorrow
why must our children pay?
Thousands of Scottish Teachers to protest against cuts tomorrow
why must our children pay?
14 October 2010
Merger of HMIe & LTS - Clarity needed on rationale and remit, says EIS
This merger announcement, which will bring together two quite disparate organisations with very different roles and responsibilities, will raise many questions within the Scottish education community.
Merger of HMIe & LTS - Clarity needed on rationale and remit, says EIS
This merger announcement, which will bring together two quite disparate organisations with very different roles and responsibilities, will raise many questions within the Scottish education community.
13 October 2010
EIS has major concerns regarding the recommendations published in the Browne Review
EIS has major concerns regarding the recommendations published in the Browne Review
EIS has major concerns regarding the recommendations published in the Browne Review
EIS has major concerns regarding the recommendations published in the Browne Review
07 October 2010
EIS challenges Lord Hutton's assumptions
Commenting as the Independent Review of Fair Pay in the Public Sector, conducted by Lord Hutton, published an interim report today,
EIS challenges Lord Hutton's assumptions
Commenting as the Independent Review of Fair Pay in the Public Sector, conducted by Lord Hutton, published an interim report today,
15 September 2010
The EIS urges its members to join the March and Rally to fight Budget Cuts
The EIS General Secretary, Ronnie Smith has written to all EIS members urging them to attend the March and Rally in Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd October 2010.
The EIS urges its members to join the March and Rally to fight Budget Cuts
The EIS General Secretary, Ronnie Smith has written to all EIS members urging them to attend the March and Rally in Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd October 2010.
14 September 2010
Curriculum for Excellence implementation survey
A survey has been issued to members in each establishment to gauge members’ perceptions of the processes of implementing Curriculum for Excellence.
Curriculum for Excellence implementation survey
A survey has been issued to members in each establishment to gauge members’ perceptions of the processes of implementing Curriculum for Excellence.
14 September 2010
EIS gives class sizes regulations a guarded welcome
The EIS today is giving a guarded welcome to the Regulations announced by Education Secretary Michael Russell to legally limit primary one class sizes at 25.”
EIS gives class sizes regulations a guarded welcome
The EIS today is giving a guarded welcome to the Regulations announced by Education Secretary Michael Russell to legally limit primary one class sizes at 25.”
30 August 2010
Cutting preparation time would damage education for pupils, says EIS
cutting back on teachers’ contractual preparation and correction time would be counter-productive and damaging to quality education provision for pupils.
Cutting preparation time would damage education for pupils, says EIS
cutting back on teachers’ contractual preparation and correction time would be counter-productive and damaging to quality education provision for pupils.
30 August 2010
EIS welcomes Government commitments to address concerns over the Glasgow college merger
Ronnie Smith has commented on the approval of the Glasgow Colleges merger and welcomed the assurances provided by the Cabinet Secretary that issues of concern will be addressed by the new Board of Management of the City of Glasgow College
EIS welcomes Government commitments to address concerns over the Glasgow college merger
Ronnie Smith has commented on the approval of the Glasgow Colleges merger and welcomed the assurances provided by the Cabinet Secretary that issues of concern will be addressed by the new Board of Management of the City of Glasgow College
29 August 2010
Return to old Tory attacks on trade unions
The EIS has reacted with disappointment to a Scottish Tory press release
Return to old Tory attacks on trade unions
The EIS has reacted with disappointment to a Scottish Tory press release
12 August 2010
EIS condemns lack of opportunity for new teachers
With only one post-probation year teacher in ten being offered a permanent teaching post for the new term, thousands of enthusiastic young teachers are now facing a very uncertain future
EIS condemns lack of opportunity for new teachers
With only one post-probation year teacher in ten being offered a permanent teaching post for the new term, thousands of enthusiastic young teachers are now facing a very uncertain future
05 August 2010
SQA exam results show stability of Scottish exam system
The results of the SQA examinations announced today indicate stability in the Scottish examination system
SQA exam results show stability of Scottish exam system
The results of the SQA examinations announced today indicate stability in the Scottish examination system
16 July 2010
EIS Welcomes delay in approval of Glasgow college merger
EIS has questioned the educational rationale behind the proposed merger of Nautical, Metropolitan and Central colleges.
EIS Welcomes delay in approval of Glasgow college merger
EIS has questioned the educational rationale behind the proposed merger of Nautical, Metropolitan and Central colleges.
23 June 2010
Review of teacher education in Scotland - call for evidence
In responding to the call for evidence as part of the review process, the EIS is mindful that we represent both teachers in schools as well as substantial numbers of lecturers in Higher Education, especially within schools and faculties of higher educatio
Review of teacher education in Scotland - call for evidence
In responding to the call for evidence as part of the review process, the EIS is mindful that we represent both teachers in schools as well as substantial numbers of lecturers in Higher Education, especially within schools and faculties of higher educatio
11 June 2010
EIS questions proposed merger of Glasgow colleges
The Educational Institute of Scotland has questioned the educational rationale behind a proposed merger of three Glasgow further education colleges – Nautical, Metropolitan and Central colleges.
EIS questions proposed merger of Glasgow colleges
The Educational Institute of Scotland has questioned the educational rationale behind a proposed merger of three Glasgow further education colleges – Nautical, Metropolitan and Central colleges.
10 June 2010
AGM 2010: President's Address
Teachers must work together on curriculum and fighting cuts
AGM 2010: President's Address
Teachers must work together on curriculum and fighting cuts
08 June 2010
copy of letter: Thank you to teachers from the Cabinet Secretary
copy of letter: Thank you to teachers from the Cabinet Secretary
copy of letter: Thank you to teachers from the Cabinet Secretary
copy of letter: Thank you to teachers from the Cabinet Secretary
08 June 2010
EIS welcomes additional support for CfE implementation
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of additional support to help teachers in the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence.
EIS welcomes additional support for CfE implementation
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of additional support to help teachers in the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence.
04 June 2010
A copy of the letter to Cabinet Secretary Mike Russell
EIS questions proposed merger of Glasgow colleges
A copy of the letter to Cabinet Secretary Mike Russell
EIS questions proposed merger of Glasgow colleges
02 June 2010
Figures for new teacher employment are shocking
Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has condemned the poor employment prospects for many newly qualified teachers as “shocking” and called for urgent action by the Scottish Government
Figures for new teacher employment are shocking
Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has condemned the poor employment prospects for many newly qualified teachers as “shocking” and called for urgent action by the Scottish Government
26 May 2010
EIS warns councils that music cuts damage pupils' education
EIS warns councils that music cuts damage pupils' education
EIS warns councils that music cuts damage pupils' education
EIS warns councils that music cuts damage pupils' education
14 May 2010
EIS welcomes better support for schools on CfE implementation
EIS welcomes better support for schools on CfE implementation
EIS welcomes better support for schools on CfE implementation
EIS welcomes better support for schools on CfE implementation
30 April 2010
Teachers' views on CfE cannot be ignored, says EIS
The EIS has called on the Scottish Government to heed the warnings from Scotland's teachers on the need for support for teachers on the introduction of the Curriculum for Excellence.
Teachers' views on CfE cannot be ignored, says EIS
The EIS has called on the Scottish Government to heed the warnings from Scotland's teachers on the need for support for teachers on the introduction of the Curriculum for Excellence.
21 April 2010
EIS calls for common-sense approach from councils to teachers' flight difficulties
The EIS has called for all local authorities to adopt a common-sense approach to teacher absences caused by the recent suspension of air travel across much of Europe
EIS calls for common-sense approach from councils to teachers' flight difficulties
The EIS has called for all local authorities to adopt a common-sense approach to teacher absences caused by the recent suspension of air travel across much of Europe
30 March 2010
EIS welcomes support for CFE but says teachers' views remain vital
The EIS has welcomed today's announcement of additional support for the implementation fo Curriculum for Excellence in schools.
EIS welcomes support for CFE but says teachers' views remain vital
The EIS has welcomed today's announcement of additional support for the implementation fo Curriculum for Excellence in schools.
19 March 2010
Class Size consultation is too little too late, says EIS
EIS General Secretary commented today on the Scottish Government's announcement of a consultation on possible legiation to reduce the maxium class size in primary 1 to 25.
Class Size consultation is too little too late, says EIS
EIS General Secretary commented today on the Scottish Government's announcement of a consultation on possible legiation to reduce the maxium class size in primary 1 to 25.
11 March 2010
EIS comment on absolute discharge for former teacher
This case has highlighted the intense level of pressure that teachers can be placed under by persistent provocation and abusive behaviour by pupils.
EIS comment on absolute discharge for former teacher
This case has highlighted the intense level of pressure that teachers can be placed under by persistent provocation and abusive behaviour by pupils.
10 March 2010
EIS march and rally
This video highlights to support given by teachers, parents, students and pupil to education cuts in Scotland
EIS march and rally
This video highlights to support given by teachers, parents, students and pupil to education cuts in Scotland
05 March 2010
Thousands to protest against education funding cuts tomorrow
Thousands of teachers and lecturers from across the country will gather for a protest March and Rally in Glasgow tomorrow.
Thousands to protest against education funding cuts tomorrow
Thousands of teachers and lecturers from across the country will gather for a protest March and Rally in Glasgow tomorrow.
25 February 2010
EIS welcomes future independent status of GTC Scotland
The EIS has welcomed today's announcement by the Scottish Government on the future independent status of the GTC(S)
EIS welcomes future independent status of GTC Scotland
The EIS has welcomed today's announcement by the Scottish Government on the future independent status of the GTC(S)
24 February 2010
Overwhelming Support for Strike Action at Springboig St John's
Members of the EIS at Springboig St John's School have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.
Overwhelming Support for Strike Action at Springboig St John's
Members of the EIS at Springboig St John's School have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action.
23 February 2010
Solid Success for Pupils in Scottish Survey of Achievement
EIS President commented on today's publication of the Scottish Survey of Achievement
Solid Success for Pupils in Scottish Survey of Achievement
EIS President commented on today's publication of the Scottish Survey of Achievement
22 February 2010
CfE Update Feb 2010
EIS Education Convener Larry Flanagan provides an update on the current status of Curriculum for Excellence
CfE Update Feb 2010
EIS Education Convener Larry Flanagan provides an update on the current status of Curriculum for Excellence
19 February 2010
Teachers and Lecturers to fight education cuts across Scotland
The EIS has published a campaign newsletter which highlights the scale of funding cuts across the country and their impact on Scottish education.
Teachers and Lecturers to fight education cuts across Scotland
The EIS has published a campaign newsletter which highlights the scale of funding cuts across the country and their impact on Scottish education.
01 February 2010
Teachers Ballot on Action to Save School
Teachers at Springboig St John's School in Glasgow are to be balloted on industrial action.
Teachers Ballot on Action to Save School
Teachers at Springboig St John's School in Glasgow are to be balloted on industrial action.
26 January 2010
Scottish Government: Exclusions from Schools 2008/09
The EIS welcomes the 15% decrease in pupil exclusions in 2008/09 announced today.
Scottish Government: Exclusions from Schools 2008/09
The EIS welcomes the 15% decrease in pupil exclusions in 2008/09 announced today.
20 January 2010
EIS welcomes Assessment Framework but warns of resource needs
The EIS welcomes today's publication and the Scottish Government's commitment to support teachers as they work on the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence
EIS welcomes Assessment Framework but warns of resource needs
The EIS welcomes today's publication and the Scottish Government's commitment to support teachers as they work on the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence
01 January 2010
EIS Campaign - WHY MUST OUR CHILDREN PAY?
The EIS is launching a major campaign for 2010 to promote the cause of Scottish education and protect the funding of schools and colleges.
EIS Campaign - WHY MUST OUR CHILDREN PAY?
The EIS is launching a major campaign for 2010 to promote the cause of Scottish education and protect the funding of schools and colleges.