Dear All
Glasgow members will have received an email from HQ last Friday, alongside five other local associations, with advance notice of targeted strike days in w/c16th and 23rd March. Look out for further information to follow and there are additional details to be found here. It’s important also to note that while the way is prepared we’re not there yet, and await developments over this week.
- School Reps Network Meetings: The first of these is in-person here in 34 West George street office this evening Monday 9th March 4.30-6pm and will focus on the Working Time Agreement and collegiate calendar. The second is online same time on Wed 11th and you can sign up for one or the other on CPD manager. These meetings are also a forum for discussing any other business relevant to Branches and members.
- Violent and Aggressive Behaviour Study: The University of the West of Scotland is conducting a major study, commissioned by the EIS, to understand the causes and impact of violent and aggressive behaviour in schools and Early Learning and Childcare settings across Scotland. UWS need to hear from teachers and practitioners working in Scotland’s cities. Your day-to-day experiences are essential to building an accurate national picture and shaping recommendations for meaningful change. Please see attached flyer for further details and/or click here to complete the brief form to register your interest.
- Managing a Classroom in 2026: This twilight 4.30-6pm course is available to sign up for on CPD manager and will take place in 34 West George Street office on Tuesday 17th of March. Our Learning Rep Liz will look at training and reading available to support the needs of the classroom with a particular focus upon low level disruption.
- Tackling Fear, Racism and Disinformation: Anti-Racist Leadership: This day of professional learning will provide space for headteachers, deputy headteachers and those who hold the GTCS Standard for Headship to reflect, connect and learn about: addressing the impact of extreme right narratives and disinformation on school communities; navigating difficult conversations with staff, learners and families; responding to racism and racist incidents with confidence and care and developing antiracist leadership in complex and polarised contexts. There are still spaces for Tuesday 10th March, in Dundee and limited spaces for Tuesday 24th March, in Glasgow, so click here to register.
- Exploring Digital Tools for Educational Settings: This is an in-person 6.30-8pm workshop on Tuesday March 17th in the Glasgow Area Office, 6 Clairmont Gardens G3. Delivered by Digital Skills Education, the workshop explores the most popular and powerful digital tools apps, that are free to access, and don't take up a lot of time to set up or learn how to use. You can book here now for this workshop which is for all levels of interest and skill, and you are welcome to bring along your own devices to try out as we go.
- International Women’s Day Webinar: To mark International Women’s Day, the EIS is hosting an online webinar exploring how we can foster solidarity and safety in a gendered digital age. This takes place online 5.30-6.30pm tomorrow Tuesday 10th of March and you can click here to sign up.
- Pensions Q&A: EIS Pensions and Payroll Specialists, Stephen Stewart and Murray McLeod, will be holding online meetings at 4pm on the following dates and you can sign up by clicking the one date that bests suits you: Tues 10th March, Wed 25th March, Wed 8th April or Wed 22nd April.
- SPPA Update: The purpose of this circular is to confirm the process and information required for summer retirement applications for 2026.
- Glasgow Networks: Anyone interested in informal LGBT+ or Disabled Members' Networks can contact Equality Rep Damien Donnelly ddonnelly@eis-equalityrep.org.uk
Thanks,
Jane
