a strong voice in education
The EIS, as by far the biggest Scottish teaching union, has a firm commitment to quality education provision for all young people. Over the past 160 years the EIS has developed a central role as one of the most respected voices in education in Scotland. The EIS has developed robust policies for all stages of education from nursery, primary, secondary and special through to further and higher education.
The EIS, is committed to properly funded nursery education in all parts of Scotland. In the primary stage the EIS supports courses designed to meet the needs of the individual child. Beyond the primary school the EIS has consistently favoured the all through 6-year comprehensive secondary school. Over the years the EIS has supported Inclusive Education and also the role of the special school and its relationship to mainstream education.
The EIS develops policies covering the full range of educational and professional issues which impact on teachers in nursery, primary, secondary and special schools. Also, the EIS responds to consultative documents on educational matters from the Scottish Executive and other national bodies.
The EIS campaigns for quality continuing professional development for all teachers and, in partnership with a number of university providers, has responsibility for the delivery of a growing number of CPD opportunities.
Increasingly EIS policy development work includes information and advice which can be used as a resource for teachers. These include the following:-
•Putting Teachers at the Heart of Health Promoting Schools
•Supporting Teachers, Tackling Indiscipline
•Inclusive Education
