The EIS has welcomed the announcement that Education Scotland will not resume ‘scrutiny’ inspections of schools in the New Year.
The EIS has opened a statutory industrial action ballot for its members in the Higher Education Sector.
The latest 'improved' pay offer to Scotland’s teachers has been unanimously rejected by the EIS Salaries Committee.
Scotland’s Rural College and the EIS union are pleased to announce that the planned strike action at SRUC campuses has today (3 November) been suspended with immediate effect.
We are passionate about children’s development and in the role of educator, take great responsibility to prepare the students for the future.
The Salaries Committee of the EIS has condemned as “wholly unacceptable” a pay offer that would result in a significant real-terms pay cut for Scotland’s teachers...
The EIS has commented on today’s launch of the Curriculum for Excellence Review Implementation Framework...
Strike action at Scotland's Rural University College (SRUC) enters 4th week
The EIS has welcomed today’s announcement by the Scottish Government that current school Covid safety mitigations are to be retained following advice from senior clinicians.
Lecturing staff at SRUC will take their third day of strike action as part of a continuing programme of industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay and grading.
Lecturing staff at SRUC will today take their second day of strike action in a continuing programme of industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay and grading.
The EIS describes The Scottish Government’s Education Recovery Plan, announced today, as a missed opportunity.
The EIS has called on the process to reform Scottish education bodies to focus its aim on improving support for the country’s schools.
The Teachers’ Side of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) has today (Thursday) declared a formal dispute over the sub-inflationary pay offer made to Scotland’s teachers.
Lecturing staff at SRUC will commence a programme of industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay and grading.
The EIS has today (Friday) criticised the planned return of ‘scrutiny activity’ inspections...
The EIS has welcomed today’s decision by the UK’s Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) that young people aged between 12 and 15 should be offered a COVID vaccination.
The EIS has welcomed the publication by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) of the Stobart Report...
The significant rise in COVID cases linked to Scottish schools, confirmed in new figures released by Public Health Scotland, is a significant cause for concern...
With pupils and teachers across Scotland now having returned to the classroom, the EIS is calling for caution in the continuing operation of COVID safety mitigations in schools.
Commenting on today’s announcement by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on plans for National Qualifications in 2021-22, EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan said...
Commenting on today’s announcement by the Scottish Government that exams will return in 2022, should public health advice allow, EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan said...
The EIS has congratulated Scotland’s senior students after a strong set of qualifications results were confirmed.
Following the announcement from the First Minister on the reopening of Scotland’s schools, EIS Assistant Secretary David Belsey said,
The EIS has welcomed today’s announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education that the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is to be scrapped.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the EIS has concluded this afternoon with the final Motions being debated and with the annual AGM address by General Secretary Larry Flanagan...
Scotland’s Teachers and lecturers have gathered virtually again today as the AGM of Scotland’s largest teaching union continues.
The outgoing President of the EIS has used her final speech in post to make a passionate plea for more support for pupils’ mental health and wellbeing...
The EIS has urged the Scottish Government to support the call for production of Coronavirus vaccines to be patent free worldwide.
Scotland’s Teachers and lecturers will gather virtually this week for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Scotland’s largest teaching union, the EIS...
The EIS has welcomed the review, announced today in Parliament, of the SQA and Education Scotland.
Following the Parliamentary announcement by Shirley Anne Somerville of an appeals system for NQs 2021, Larry Flanagan has called upon politicians to support the effort being made by schools and teachers to deliver qualifications.
The EIS has welcomed Shirley-Anne Somerville to her new post as Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills.
Ahead of tomorrow’s (Thursday) Scottish Parliament election the EIS has called on all political parties to deliver on the promises they have made...
With schools across the country closed to mark the International Workers’ May Day holiday, the EIS is calling for a renewed commitment to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for pupils and teachers.
Lecturers from across Scotland will quiz representatives of Scotland’s five main political parties this evening on key issues facing Further & Higher Education
Teachers and lecturers from across Scotland will quiz representatives of Scotland’s five main political parties on key equality issues in a special equality hustings
The Executive of the EIS-FELA has today (Tuesday) unanimously agreed to ratify a resolution to the national college dispute, as agreed with the employers’ body Colleges Scotland last week...
Teachers and lecturers from across Scotland will quiz representatives of Scotland’s five main political parties this evening (Thursday 22 April)...
The EIS will today officially publish the PACT project Phase 1 report as part of its continuing commitment to supporting anti-poverty professional learning for teachers across the country...
The First Minister’s confirmation that there will be a full pupil return post-Easter is of little surprise but the EIS continues to urge great caution.
The pay offer made to Scotland’s teachers and associated professionals is “completely inadequate” and “fails to recognise the value of teachers to Scotland”, says Scotland’s largest teaching union...
The EIS welcomes this week’s publication of the first Diversity in Teaching Profession Scotland first Annual Data Report...
Commenting on the publication of the Audit Scotland / Accounts Commission report on the poverty-related attainment gap and Scottish Education, EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan said
The EIS has launched its education manifesto ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament elections.
The EIS has responded to the First Minister’s announcement on the return to school for primary 4-7 children on a full-time basis and all secondary pupils on a part-time basis.
The EIS has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister John Swinney and to the Holyrood leaders of Scotland’s major political parties, calling for their support to vaccinate school staff against Covid.
The EIS has urged the Scottish Government to “Protect Education” by offering COVID vaccinations to school staff, ensuring improved ventilation in schools and by providing medical-grade face coverings.
The EIS has responded to the First Minister’s announcement on the return to school for nursery children, P1-P3 pupils and some senior phase secondary pupils.
Supply teachers in Scotland have reported continuing difficulties in securing employment, despite a clear need for additional teachers to support education during the pandemic.
The EIS has responded to proposals on education released by a think-tank by saying that substantial investment is needed to support young people in their education recovery.
The EIS has responded to the First Minister’s statement on a planned phased return for schools
Ahead of the Cabinet review of the current lockdown situation, the EIS has urged the Scottish Government to err on the side of caution before planning school reopening...
Commenting following today’s Scottish Budget announcement, which includes plans to cap public sector pay rises at 1%...
Commenting on the First Minister’s announcement today, confirming that current lockdown arrangements will continue until at least mid-February, EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan said:
The EIS has today urged all of Scotland’s teachers and students to ensure that they have a proper break over the Christmas holiday period...
The EIS published a new briefing paper which highlights the views of Headteachers (HTs) and Deputes (DHTs) on the pressures of working in schools during the pandemic.
The EIS has today (Wednesday) published two briefing papers which highlight the reality for teachers working during the pandemic in Scotland’s primary and secondary schools...
Teachers in three local authority areas – Glasgow, Fife and West Dunbartonshire – have today (Tuesday) voted overwhelmingly in favour of declaring a formal dispute with their employers...
The EIS has today (Tuesday) published a briefing paper which highlights the reality for teachers working during the pandemic in Special Education settings...
The EIS has today (Monday) published a new briefing paper which highlights the deep anxiety of teachers in vulnerable groups over COVID risks to their health....
The EIS has announced that an increasing number of its local associations are now moving towards balloting members on disputes with local authorities over school COVID-19 safety.
The EIS has today highlighted that the growing number of pupils and teachers infected with COVID-19 is creating increased concern...
The EIS has launched a consultation on the response to COVID in Scotland’s schools...
This week, EIS members at Forth Valley College have commenced industrial action short of strike over cuts to 30 lecturers’ jobs...
Following the publication today of the Scottish Government’s response to the Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Review, EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan has described the reaction as an opportunity missed...
A new survey of Instrumental Music Teachers (IMTs), carried out by the EIS, has highlighted the serious detrimental impact of COVID-19 on the provision of instrumental music teaching in schools across Scotland...
The EIS will today (Friday) officially launch its online PACT Professional Learning offer for Scotland’s teachers...
The EIS has welcomed the clarity on next year’s exams diet provided by the Deputy First Minister’s announcement this afternoon...
A meeting of the EIS Instrumental Music Teachers (IMT) Network, held online today (Tuesday), has expressed serious concerns over the impact of COVID-19 on the provision of instrumental music tuition in schools across Scotland...
Current guidance and staffing to support pupils with ASN is currently completely inadequate to provide a COVID secure environment for pupils and staff, a meeting of ASN teachers has been told.
The Executive Committee of the EIS has raised significant concerns over guidelines for the re-opening of Scotland’s schools...
The EIS has today (Wednesday) published a report highlighting the views of Headteachers (HTs) and Depute Headteachers (DHTs) in relation to planning for the re-opening of Scotland’s schools...
The full results of a major survey, carried out by the EIS, have highlighted the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and warned of challenges that must be overcome for schools to re-open.
