Dear All,
Some updates to standing items and several new to share this week.
· Local Training and Meetings: Dates to note for September are: ASN Network on the 1st, Supporting ASN in the Classroom 9th, NQT Drop-In 10th, H&S Reps Network 15th and LGBT+ on the 23rd. All twilights are 4.30-6pm either online or here in the West George Street office and can be signed up for on CPD manager.
· National School and H&S Reps Training: These popular courses run each session and newly published dates and venues, along with information on how to register can be found here. The school Reps training is a four-day course in all but split into 2 sets of two consecutive days and the H&S Reps training is one set of two consecutive days.
· Branch Meetings: Please contact glasgowla@eis.org.uk if a speaker would be helpful at any upcoming branch meetings planned in the new session. It may be for a talk on specific topics such as health and safety legislation or to discuss local issues/concerns with members.
· Disrupt Disinformation – Let’s Change the Story: With the rise in anti-equality and prejudicial narratives within society, and educational establishments, the EIS has developed a project to support members to address disinformation and prejudice. It has a dedicated page on the national website to be found here and is complete with resources which will support promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Members can register to be kept updated with new information and upcoming events and, in partnership with TIE, there is a staff development session which schools can book.
· AI Guidelines and Guardrails: The Scottish Government's 'Scottish Guidelines and Guardrails for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools,' produced in collaboration with the EIS, are now live, can be found here and apply to all use of AI in schools. Detailed EIS advice to members and reps will be issued shortly.
· PACT: The EIS will be offering a series of national poverty-related professional learning sessions across September and October, as part of the PACT Programme and all are online 4.30-6pm. Please click link to register for these sessions: National PACT Session 10th Oct, 10th Sept PACT Session (Module 1), 24th Sept PACT Session (Module 2) and 29th Oct PACT Session (Module 3)
· More Professional Learning: The following courses over September and October, mostly twilight and online, can be registered for by clicking the link:
1. Understanding Neurodiversity in the Classroom,
2. Exploring Trauma-Informed Practice as an ASL Approach,
3. Understanding Transitioning from Early Years into P1
4. Understanding Transitioning from Primary Into Secondary
5. Inclusion and ASN: Co-creating everyday possibilities for the inclusion of every learner .
· MyEIS Password changes: The EIS is updating its password policy to strengthen security and protect the integrity of our systems. Cyber security threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and stronger passwords are one of the most effective defences to mitigate this risk. Members will be asked to update their passwords to meet stronger security standards. Over the coming month you will be required to change your password at your next login. Members who experience difficulties changing their password should contact the Membership Department at membership@eis.org.uk
· EIS Welcome Packs: The EIS 'Welcome Packs' are designed to inform migrant, refugee and asylum seeker children, young people and their parents of their rights as pupils in Scottish education and convey a positive, welcoming message about Scotland as their new home. The booklets included in the packs aim to give newly arrived children, young people and their families some information about school education in Scotland, as well as some background about Scotland itself. More details and printable booklets can be found here.
· Pension Q&A: Stephen Stewart and Murray McLeod, EIS Pensions and Payroll Specialists, will be holding meetings via Microsoft Teams on the following dates. Click on the date of your choice to register Wednesday 2nd September, Tuesday 15th September, Tuesday 6th October, Wednesday 28th October, Wednesday 4th November, Tuesday 24th November or Thursday 10th December.
Thanks,
Jane
