Everyone associated with the EIS was saddened to learn of the recent death of Norma-Anne Watson, who passed away shortly before this year’s AGM. Ms Watson was a long-time EIS activist, former LA Secretary in West Lothian, former EIS national President, and former Convener of the EIS Board of Examiners. An obituary will appear in… Read more: Norma-Anne Watson

Roz Foyer  STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer delivered this year’s speech on behalf of fraternal delegates to the EIS AGM, praising the EIS and its members for their work in support of Scottish education and Scottish society: “Thank you for the opportunity to address your AGM, to bring a message of support and solidarity from… Read more: Guest Speakers

Paula McEwan (Inverclyde and Council) delivered a powerful and urgent message to the Scottish Government and to Education Scotland to properly support and resource planned curriculum reforms. Noting that drafts of the new CFE framework and guidance are due for publication in June 2026 – when schools’ plans and working time agreements for next session… Read more: Education Motions

Sharon Iddir (Fife) moved a motion in the name of Council, calling on Council to build on existing guidance to offer professional learning for reps and activists on evidence based communication that tackles prejudicial disinformation. “I know personally how the spreading of false narratives can shape the public perception of whole communities. We know how… Read more: Equality Motions

Des Morris (East Renfrewshire and Council) proposed this motion from Council to reaffirm the EIS position that teachers’ pay must be restored to McCrone levels, and there must be a plan to achieve this. All offers so far have been extracted – not offered willingly by employers. Des said, “It has been a rollercoaster of… Read more: Salaries Motions