{"id":44,"date":"2020-05-14T09:46:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T08:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sej.eis.org.uk\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2020-09-30T20:19:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T19:19:15","slug":"features","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/features\/","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2312-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2312-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2312-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2312-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2312-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2312.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/reform\/\">Education reform: \u2018It\u2019s our future\u2019 \u2013 but when?<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-10-04T09:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">4th October 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 \u2018consultation fatigue\u2019 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 &#8211;\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/reform\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Education reform: \u2018It\u2019s our future\u2019 \u2013 but when?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2313-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2313-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2313-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2313-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2313-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2313.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/eisextra\/\">EIS Extra &#8211; saving our members money<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-10-04T09:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">4th October 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Whether you\u2019re looking to save on your grocery shopping, upgrade your winter wardrobe, get a new car or book a holiday, EIS Extra has an offer for you. Save on everyday essentials or treat yourself for less! Reloadable cards and instant digital vouchers By using reloadable shopping cards and instant digital vouchers, you can earn\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/eisextra\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: EIS Extra &#8211; saving our members money<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2314-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2314-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2314-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2314-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2314-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2314.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/imts\/\">Banging the drum for IMTs\u2019 professionalism<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-10-04T09:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">4th October 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On 20th June, more than 30 instrumental music teachers came together at EIS HQ for a professional learning event titled \u201cProfessionalism and Practical Skills for IMTs\u201d. 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/imts\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Banging the drum for IMTs\u2019 professionalism<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2315-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2315-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2315-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2315-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2315-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2315.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/feature-4\/\">EIS Action Researcher at national literacy conference<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-10-04T09:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">4th October 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/feature-4\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: EIS Action Researcher at national literacy conference<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2316-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2316-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2316-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2316-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2316-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2316.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/challengepoverty\/\">Continuing to challenge poverty<\/a><time datetime=\"2023-10-04T09:00:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">4th October 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/challengepoverty\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Continuing to challenge poverty<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":1,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}