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The EIS is looking for examples of teaching and learning practices that celebrate the first culture of migrant, refugee and asylum seeker learners.
To contribute a case study, or for more information, please contact Ayumi Christoph achristoph@eis.org.uk in the EIS Education and Equality Department.
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STUC LGBT Discrimination Survey
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We know that LGBT+ discrimination takes place in the workplace, and that it can take many different forms.
The STUC LGBT+ Workers' Committee has produced a survey for LGBT+ workers to gain insight into their experiences, both positive and negative, in the workplace. The information gathered will allow the Committee to best focus its campaigning on the biggest priorities.
The Survey will close on Friday 22 March 2024.
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Conversion Practice Survey
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To inform the EIS’s policy, briefings, and our response to the Scottish Government consultation on this issue, we are asking members who have experiences related to conversion therapy, whether historical or present, directly or indirectly through learners, to respond to a short survey.
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The Union recognises that experiences of conversion practices can have a significant and long lasting negative mental health impact. It is important to stress that responding to this survey is entirely optional and that respondent’s health and wellbeing is of utmost importance.
Please note that respondents are not required to share personal experiences and all responses are completely anonymous. Respondents may skip questions at any time. Responses may be used as part of EIS communication and policy, however these will be anonymised further where required.
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Section 28/2A - Members' Stories
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The EIS is currently gathering members’ stories of Section 28/2A.
These will form part of a larger project in partnership with the Time for Inclusive Education Campaign, aimed at developing teaching resources around Section 28/2A.
If you have a story to share, we would love to hear it!
Please get in touch by emailing Natalie Carroll at ncarroll@eis.org.uk
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SQA examination data for 2023 revealed a significant increase in the numbers of candidates being dual presented for both National 4 and National 5 in the same subject.
Dual presentation is a significant driver of excess workload for teachers and contributes to the over-assessment of learners. The EIS therefore called for the 2017 guidance to be re-issued.
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A joint letter, signed by the Chief Examiner, the Chief HM Inspector and the Cabinet Secretary for Education has been issued to local authorities, and states that:
- Under no circumstances should large numbers of candidates be dual presented;
- Presentation decisions must be informed by effective tracking and monitoring of learners’ progress through the Broad General Education;
- Dual presentation would only be appropriate in a “very limited number of exceptional circumstances,” and should involve dialogue with young people and their parents/carers.
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Inspection Advice on Relationships and Behaviour in Schools and Settings
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In January 2024, Education Scotland issued an Inspection Advice Note, explaining that HM Inspectors will place a greater focus on gathering evidence about behaviour and relationships during inspections.
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The EIS is clear that an enhanced focus on behaviour and relationships must be aimed at supporting schools to tackle behaviour issues and must not be about blaming schools and teachers, who are often working in challenging contexts with insufficient resources.
The Education Department has produced Advice for Members on this issue and is encouraging members to be honest and frank in their conversations with HM Inspectors about the challenges they face.
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Professional Learning Courses, Webinars and Resources
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