SSTA Calls for Urgent Action on Education
The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) is calling on the new Scottish Government to make education its top priority and commit to urgent, meaningful reform. SSTA Message to the new Scottish Government.
Monique Dreon-Goold, SSTA President said.
“Teachers across Scotland are clear: education must move beyond political division and be properly resourced, with fully qualified staff who are fairly paid and supported to deliver high-quality learning for all young people”.
“Education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of social and economic progress. However, years of underfunding have left schools struggling, with rising class sizes, reduced support staff, and increasing pressure on teachers”.
“The SSTA is urging the Government to significantly increase education funding and ensure it is protected for schools. Without this, inequalities will continue to widen, particularly for pupils requiring additional support”.
Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary said.
“Teacher workload has also reached unsustainable levels, contributing to a growing recruitment and retention crisis. The SSTA is calling for immediate action to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy and ensure teaching remains an attractive and sustainable profession”.
“In addition, greater investment in Additional Support Needs (ASN) provision is essential. Without specialist staff and adequate resources, both teachers and pupils are being let down”.
“The SSTA is calling for a long-term, collaborative strategy with teacher unions—one that places education at the heart of government policy and protects it from further cuts”.
SSTA Calls for Urgent Action on Education
