

It’s time for the Scottish Government to keep its promise on teacher numbers
The following article is an extract from the speech given by EIS President Allan Crosbie to the annual conference of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) on 8 November 2024. The key theme of the conference was inclusive education. The EIS Stand Up for Quality Education campaign is at a very important juncture, just as […]

Equality, Play, Wellbeing…What’s in your Backpack?
In early November, teachers, lecturers and early years practitioners travelled from across Scotland to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, for a day celebrating early years pedagogy and exploring wellbeing, inclusive practice, and playful learning. The event – designed by members for members – provided an opportunity to meet face-to-face, to connect with old friends, to […]

Still We Rise
Educators rise up for equality at EIS Social Justice and Solidarity Conference 2025 Across the UK and beyond, far right narratives are becoming increasingly visible in mainstream society, with looming potential rollbacks on progress made, serving as harsh reminders that our hard-won rights can again be lost. Educators are everyday witnesses to the impact of […]