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Teachers say pupil violence is increasing in Scotland's schools

TEACHERS across Scotland are seeing a “significant amount of violence”, according to a new report, which says pupil violence has increased over…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023

Scottish Greens call for extension of universal free school meals for all pupils

THE Scottish Greens have called for the extension of universal free school meals for all pupils across Scotland, during term time and school…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023

Union calls on First Minister to address lack of job security for new teachers

The Educational Institute of Scotland says short-term temporary contracts are driving new teachers away from the industry.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Renfrewshire school closures averted as teachers accept new pay deal

The Scottish Government and COSLA last week outlined a three-step pay offer.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Perth and Kinross schools remain open as national teacher strikes paused to consider improved pay offer

Faculty members at schools in MSP John Swinney’s Perthshire North constituency were set to walkout over March 7-9

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

The EIS said it expects to see a potential deal on the table on Friday.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

"Useful" pay talks after Dumfries and Galloway teachers stage further strike action

Staff walked out of classrooms on Tuesday and Wednesday with the Educational Institute of Scotland looking for a 10 per cent pay rise

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon's constituency to be ‘targeted’ with extra teacher strikes

CHILDREN attending school in the constituencies of key politicians including Scotland’s First Minister will face an extra six days of disruption…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Teachers in Stirling set for two more strike days as latest pay offer rejected

The strike action will take place at the end of the month.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Scotland's teachers reject latest 'insufficient' six per cent pay offer

A new pay offer, which would see teachers who earn up to £80,000 given a 6% pay boost backdated to April 2022 has been rejected and called 'inadequate' and 'insufficient' by a teaching union

Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023