A review, aimed at providing the Scottish Government with advice on future education reform priorities, will make recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Jenny Gilruth, at the end of March 2026. Launched in September 2025 and led by John Wilson, former headteacher of Broughton High School who was appointed as Independent Professional […]
EIS President Adam Sutcliffe provides a personal account of a recent trip with an international trade union delegation to the Middle East. Quite some time ago, the EIS Council agreed to support an Education International programme to fund training for Palestinian teachers through their union, the General Palestine Teachers’ Union (led by the indefatigable Saed […]
On your marks – get set – go! 2026 got off to a racing start for all things early years in Scottish Education and the EIS has made sure it is in pole position to drive things forward for our members. First off the starting line is a heads up about a key recent development […]
International Women’s Day is rooted in solidarity and collective action – the day has long been marked as both a celebration and a protest against social injustice along gendered lines. In 2026, this social injustice includes the digital space, where we increasingly witness a rise of gendered misinformation and disinformation. Disinformed narratives that reinforce restrictive […]
“It’s rare in teaching to get the time and opportunity to speak to other teachers and collectively reflect upon the challenges of the job. For teachers with protected characteristics, some of these challenges can be even more pronounced and speaking to other staff who experience the same barriers is an incredibly empowering and comforting thing […]
PACT is the EIS national anti-poverty professional learning offer for educators in Scotland, grounded in social justice and equity, with an approach which is rooted in sound evidence and research. It strengthens understanding of the nature, causes and consequences of poverty, and its impact on learners, families and communities. Through focused professional learning, critical reflection […]
