ACAS CODE OF PRACTICE The ACAS Code of Practice ‘Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities’ came into effect on 1 January 2010. This revised code was issued under Section 199 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. ACAS has a duty to provide practical guidance on the role, the responsibilities and time off to be permitted by an employer. http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2391 In the Code the term ‘trade union official’ is replaced by ‘union representative’. A ‘representative’,…
35 Hour Week – The Teacher Contract
Printable Version The working hours and duties of teachers are negotiated nationally and form part of the agreed conditions of service for teachers (SNCT-Part 2 Appendix 2.7) The individual and collective work of teachers should be capable of being undertaken within the 35 hour working week. Working Year and Working Week (SNCT-Part 2 Section 3) The working year for teachers shall consist of 195 days of which 190 days will coincide with the school year for pupils with the remaining…
Press Release - Named Person
The SSTA fully supports the principles of ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’ and the role of the ‘Named Person’. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “We know that mothers, fathers and carers are with a few exceptions, the best people to raise their children. This proposed legislation supports families, providing improved access to services while maintaining parental rights and responsibilities”. “A Named Person helps children and families get the right support at the right time from the right people.…
Members' Bulletin
Printable Version National Qualifications and Reducing Teacher Workload SSTA members have consistently highlighted the need for a reduction in teacher workload in the senior phase of secondary education. The SSTA conducted a survey of members in December 2015 to identify the sources of workload in the delivery of the ‘new’ qualification regime. The survey clearly found that the SQA requirements and processes had added considerably, and in many cases unnecessarily, to teacher’s workload. The SSTA Council in December resolved to…
SSTA concern over Exam Burden and Impact on Pupil Well-Being
Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “the SSTA is acutely aware of the workload pressures associated with the National Qualifications but is extremely concerned as to the potential damage on our young people as the pressure intensifies at this time of year”. “Self-harm is a deliberate injury to oneself, typically as a manifestation of mental health and welfare issues. Often, the first thing that springs to mind is a forearm or a wrist covered in lacerations. Obviously, it can take…
Letter to the Cabinet Minister
Letter to the Cabinet Minister Letter sent to the Cabinet Minister from the SSTA General Secretary, Seamus Searson
Behaviour in Schools Research
Please find information below regarding the Government ‘Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research 2016’ survey. It is crucial that we ensure the survey achieves a good response rate again and your efforts to promote the survey will be central to this. The timings are tight, as the main survey fieldwork is due to begin on the 8th February. The SSTA has been asked to disseminate this amongst its members. The SSTA is anxious that members cooperate as it could be useful…
Show Racism the Red Card - Creative Competition
Competition flyer Show Racism the Red Card are now promoting their annual creative competition in Scotland which is open to all schools and colleges across the country. Attached is a promotional flyer and all the details can be found on their website: http://www.theredcard.org/educational/competitions/scotland
Low Teacher Confidence with New Qualifications
Low Teacher Confidence with New Qualifications The SSTA has completed a survey of its members as to the level of confidence in implementing the new Higher Qualifications. The response from members has indicated a low level of confidence in teachers’ ability to deliver and assess their pupils in the New Qualifications. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said, “The situation that teachers face in schools today in trying to do the best for their young people is extremely worrying. Teachers are…
December Newsletter
The December 2015 Newsletter is now available for members to download. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open the newsletter. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader it can be downloaded from http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/.
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