The last three years have seen teachers and college lecturers across Scotland engage in endless consultations on Education Reform, to the extent that many have reported ‘consultation fatigue’ and have questioned whether the talk will ever end and the action will ever start. However, the publication of two major reports in the summer term – […]
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On 20th June, more than 30 instrumental music teachers came together at EIS HQ for a professional learning event titled “Professionalism and Practical Skills for IMTs”. The day included a wide range of interactive workshops and keynote addresses on bespoke topics for instrumental music teachers (IMTs). This event was organised with the support of the […]
EIS action researchers disseminate their findings through a wide variety of publications and conferences, ensuring their projects impact teaching practice across the profession. With support from EIS Education Committee, 2022 Action Research Grant (ARG) recipient Suzy Aldous (East Dunbartonshire) attended the UK Literacy Association conference in Exeter to do just that. Here, Lucy reflects on […]
Mitigating against the impact of poverty must, for all, be a year-round pursuit. Sadly, Inverclyde Council is currently the only local authority in Scotland providing universal free school meals to all pupils in primary 1-7, as the cost-of-living crisis pushes more and more families into financial despair. This year, Challenge Poverty Week, which takes place […]
The EIS is excited to announce a new two-year project which aims to grow the leadership and improve the representation of BAME, LGBT, disabled, neurodivergent and young members within their own workplaces, and within the Union. Since 2020, the EIS has worked on expanding our equality strategy, including growing informal equality networks for groups who […]
EIS Anti-racist Sub-Committee members Nuzhat Uthmani and Adam Sutcliffe share their reflections on Black History Month and the importance of anti-Racist education all year round. Nuzhat Uthmani is the current Chair of the EIS Anti-racist Sub-Committee, former Principal Teacher in Glasgow City Council, and currently Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of Stirling. In […]
The Equality Act 2010 was introduced on 1st October 2010, consolidating previous legislation on equality and diversity, such as the Disability Discrimination Act, the Race Relations Act, and the Sex Discrimination Act. The act brought together and simplified the legal framework, making it easier to understand and apply. The Equality Act 2010 is a crucial […]
