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  • Member Bulletin – Thursday 21 August 2025

    Member Bulletin – Thursday 21 August 2025

    Reduction in Class Contact Time – Some Progress The SSTA, along with other teacher unions, has finally received the COSLA report Reduction in Class Contact Time and the Scottish Government’s Proposal for the Next Steps on Reduced Class Contact Time (RCCT), ahead of a special SNCT meeting on…

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  • Pupil Behaviour Survey – August 2025

    Pupil Behaviour Survey – August 2025

    The SSTA continues to hear from members that disruptive behaviour by young people is a growing barrier to effective learning and teaching. Such behaviour not only impacts learners’ attainment but also increases stress and anxiety for teachers. The SSTA has…

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  • Member Bulletin – Tuesday 12 August 2025

    Member Bulletin – Tuesday 12 August 2025

    Reduction in Class Contact Time – ‘More Excuses’  The SSTA, alongside other teacher unions, has been waiting for four years to discuss the proposed 90-minute reduction in teacher class contact time—without success. The most recent SNCT meeting, held on 25 June,…

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  • SSTA Newsletter – June 2025

    SSTA Newsletter – June 2025

    The June 2025 SSTA Newsletter is available for members to download. The newsletter contains information on:

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