New National Qualifications - October Update
Have Your Say – Latest Documents The latest draft documents for the new qualifications have now been published. Course Specifications for Access 2 and Access 3 are now available on the website and feedback can be given by 31 December…
Pensions - The Current Situation
As members will be aware, there has been discussion between the TUC and Treasury on the issue of public sector pensions. Additionally, the Independent Public Sector Pensions Commission, chaired by Lord Hutton, reported in March this year. The Report contained…
Dealing with the McCormac Proposal and the Attack on Teachers' Pensions
The most recent attack on teachers’ conditions of service is encapsulated in the word flexibility. Professor McCormac believes teachers must be more flexible in their approach to every aspect of their employment. Conversely he recommends that employers reduce the flexibility…
SSTA to ballot on industrial action over changes to Pension arrangements
The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association, representing over 9,000 Scottish teachers has determined to ballot its members on industrial action if the UK Government attempts to impose detrimental changes to teachers’ pension arrangements.
General Insurance Services
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Membership Offers
NQT - Qualified in 2025
You will receive free membership until January 2027
New Members
50% off subscription fees for the first 12 months of membership
Part-Time Teachers
Pay a reduced subscription fee. 50% off the full-time subscription
