To coincide with November’s meeting of EIS Council, the EIS published the results of the national branch survey on violent and aggressive behaviour in schools. As we report in this SEJ, the findings were doubly troubling and must represent a stark… Read more: Focus on pupil behaviour and next pay claim at EIS council

The results of the Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research (BiSSR), published by the Scottish Government, have confirmed that incidents of violence, aggression and disruptive behaviours in Scotland’s schools have risen significantly over the past few years. Commenting, EIS General Secretary Andrea… Read more: Behaviour in Scottish schools data confirms rise in violence in the classroom

Commenting on the recent statement on school behaviour by Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth in the Scottish Parliament, EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley said, “This statement did not contain a great deal of detail on the practical steps to be taken and… Read more: Government plan on school behaviour is lacking in detail

The EIS has responded to the surprise announcement made by Education Secretary, Jenny Gilruth, during the SNP conference on plans to create a new Centre of Teaching Excellence. Commenting, EIS Assistant Secretary, Anne Keenan said, “We read with interest the comments… Read more: Creation of a new centre of teaching excellence

November’s meeting of EIS Council was the last for Assistant Secretary Louise Wilson, who is leaving the EIS later this month. Numerous Council members took the opportunity to thank Louise for her decades of dedicated service to the EIS – as… Read more: A fond farewell, and a warm welcome