SSTA News
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Safety First and the Education Recovery Year
Safety First Schools have been attempting to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic but they are far from being complete. Some schools have been more successful than others but there remain many challenges ahead. Some progress has been made in recent weeks but the recent SSTA survey highlighted a number of areas that are not been adequately addressed…
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SSTA Position Paper: Rapid Review of National Qualifications experience 2020
On 11 August Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced that an Independent Review, led by Professor Mark Priestley of Stirling University, would be commissioned to look at events following the cancellation of this year’s examination diet. Given the urgency, the DFM asked for an initial report with recommendations on how things should go forward this…
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Safety First – School Return – SSTA Survey
The SSTA conducted a survey of members following the reopening of schools to gauge the confidence of teachers returning to school. The survey received 2,058 responses and highlighted the concerns of members. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “The majority of secondary teachers still do not feel safe in school and lack confidence in their…
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Safety First and SQA
It has been a challenging return to school for many and there will undoubtedly be further challenges ahead. I would like to thank the very large number of members who had the opportunity to take part in our reopening of schools survey. The information received highlighted the issues that members and schools faced and allowed…
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Reopening of Schools: Email to School Reps
The Scottish Government statement on 30 July committed schools to reopen to all pupils by 18 August. This was supported by the Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on preparing for the start of the new school term in August 2020 document. This document was to be the reassurance for schools that they would be safe to return. It is expected…
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Safety First – Reopening of Schools – SSTA Survey
The SSTA conducted a survey of members prior to the reopening of schools to gauge the confidence of teachers returning to school. The survey received 2,615 responses and highlighted the concerns of members. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “The survey showed the high lack of teacher confidence in schools and their employers to ensure…
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Safety First and the Reopening of Schools
Message to Members – 4 August 2020 Safety First and the Reopening of SchoolsThe SSTA position throughout the COVID-19 crisis has been one of safety first for all teachers and pupils. We would all like to return to normal schooling but the current situation is far from ‘normal’. The SSTA view remains that schools can…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance On Preparing For The Start Of The New School Term In August 2020
Following the Government statement earlier today, please find below all the relevant links to publications issued today. Schools guidance Impact assessment Children’s rights and wellbeing impact assessment School FAQ Young Scot Schools FAQ – please note that this version is a “starter for 10” and additional Q&A will be added almost daily and existing ones updated…
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Safety First and Reopening of Schools
Message to Members 25 June 2020 The SSTA position throughout the COVID-19 crisis has been one of safety first for all teachers and pupils. We have been guided throughout by the scientific and medical evidence and that will continue to be the case. We would all like to return to normal schooling but we are…
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Arrangements for Re-opening Schools August 2020 – SNCT 20/76
The ‘Arrangements for Re-opening Schools August 2020’ SNCT 20/76 has now been finalised. The SNCT document contains the following information Early return and leave dates Realignment of Session 2020/21 Pre-Existing Holiday Arrangements or Commitments Quarantine Arrangements Summer Retirals The earlier ‘Emergency Provision’ SNCT 20/74 that included provisions for ‘Self-Isolation’ remain in place ‘Employees who are undergoing self-isolation as instructed by…
