{"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\/oct2025\/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\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2519-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2519-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2519-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2519-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2519-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2519.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/healthandsafety\/\">Your Health and Safety Rights<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-09T10:17:02+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">9th October 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Everyone has the right to work in an environment where risks to both physical and mental health are properly managed. Employers have a legal duty to assess what might harm workers\u2014be it a slip-trip-fall hazard, work-related stress, or exposure to illness\u2014and to put adequate controls and mitigations in place. They must explain those risks and\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/healthandsafety\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Your Health and Safety Rights<\/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\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2520-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2520-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2520-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2520.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/restraint\/\">Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill &#8211; Make your voice heard&#8230;<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-09T10:17:35+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">9th October 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">As the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill enters Stage 1 of the parliamentary process, the EIS has been clear in its opposition to the Bill and is calling on you to make your voice heard. Introduced by Daniel Johnston MSP on 17 March 2025, in response to sustained campaigning by parental groups, third\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/restraint\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill &#8211; Make your voice heard&#8230;<\/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\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2521-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2521-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2521-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2521-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2521-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2521.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/palestine\/\">Determining the EIS Position on Palestine<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-09T10:18:11+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">9th October 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The continuing desperate situation in Gaza, which recently contributed to the welcome decision by the UK government to formally recognise Palestine as a state, has also led the EIS to consider closely its own position in relation to Palestine. The EIS has a long association with the Palestinian people, and has recently made several financial\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/palestine\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Determining the EIS Position on Palestine<\/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\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2522-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2522-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2522-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2522-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2522-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2023\/09\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2522.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/pact\/\">PACT &#8211; The strength of Building Community<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-09T10:18:42+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">9th October 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Every October, hundreds of organisations across Scotland come together to engage with the Poverty Alliance\u2019s Challenge Poverty Week \u2013 a week dedicated to raising awareness of the injustice of poverty, building solidarity, and showing that poverty is not inevitable. This year, Challenge Poverty Week ran from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th October, with dedicated themes\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/pact\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: PACT &#8211; The strength of Building Community<\/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\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/10\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2523-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/10\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/10\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2523-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/10\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/10\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2523-725x480.jpg 725w, https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/10\/SEJonlineImagesOctober2523.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/newfaces\/\">New Faces at the EIS<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-10-09T10:19:14+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">9th October 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Andrene Bamford, Area Officer I have been an EIS member since I became a teacher in 1995. I was an English teacher, then moved into Support for Learning, then eventually became a PT of Support for Learning in East Dunbartonshire. At this point, I became the school rep, then became involved in the Committee of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/newfaces\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: New Faces at the EIS<\/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\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sej.org.uk\/oct2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}