Play by any other name Embracing The Play Principles Beyond the Early Years Every child has the fundamental right to play. It is in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Article 31, if you want to check). Not only is it important for enjoyment and fun, but vital for child development. […]
Welcome to SEJ Digital Are they being faithful with their promises? Although based on a particularly popular piece of contemporary culture, the cover of this edition of the SEJ isn’t just a piece of festive fun. Presented in a light-hearted way, there is a serious question behind the picture – is the Scottish Government being […]
In the final meeting of EIS Council for this year, the issue of the ongoing statutory ballot over Workload was to the fore of everyone’s mind. Executive Committee Vice-President Mark Smith presented the report of the Executive Committee, with a strong focus on the ongoing workload campaign and statutory ballot. Mr Smith outlined the discussions […]
EIS members have commenced strike action at Craigclowan School, an independent school in Perthshire, as they fight to protect their pensions. Craigclowan School has used ‘fire and rehire’ letters to force its teachers to give up their occupational teachers’ pension scheme (the STPS) and instead join a cheaper private pension scheme. Teachers at Craigclowan School […]
The EIS welcomed the recent unanimous decision by the Teachers’ Panel of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) to accept a 2-year pay offer for Scotland’s teachers. The decision settles the issue of pay for Scotland’s teachers this year and next, and followed an online consultation with EIS members which indicated 96% of members […]
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of David Drever, who died on 18 August 2025. A passionate educator, tireless trade-unionist and committed campaigner for social justice. Born in Glasgow in 1952, David graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1976 and trained as a teacher at Jordanhill College of Education. After […]
The 98th STUC Women’s Conference was chaired by Pearl Abernethy of Community Union. In her Chair’s address, Pearl highlighted the ongoing organising and campaigning around women’s rights led by the STUC Women’s Committee. She spoke about the importance of working collectively as women within the trade union movement and opened the conference with a message […]
