SEJ Feb 2012

Created on: 14 Feb 2012 | Last modified: 21 Nov 2023

Vol. 96, Issue No. 01
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In this issue:

The New GTCS - Professional Independence
The recent elections to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) produced a positive result for Scottish education, and for the EIS. (Page 8).
 
 
Pensions Update - cat & mouse game continues
EIS Assistant Secretary Drew Morrice examines the continuing stalemate over proposed changes to public sector pensions.. (Page 12).
 
Tackling Stress - is stress all part of the job?
A record compensation award paid to an EIS member has highlighted the need for employers to tackle teacher stress in the workplace. (Page 14).
 
FE National Bargaining
The EIS has called on the Scottish Government to act to ensure a return to national pay bargaining in Scotland’s Further Education Colleges. (Page 18).
 
Brian Cooper joined a visit to Auschwitz with a party of Scottish school pupils and the Holocaust Educational Trust, and reports here for the SEJ. (Page 20) or click here.