SSTA News
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Social Distancing: Further Information & Advice
The situation is constantly changing and I would like to take the opportunity to give further information and advice.More detailed SSTA advice to members can be found on the SSTA website. Social Distancing: The latest Scottish Government advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19): social distancing in education and childcare settings can be found at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/pages/social-distancing/ SSTA Advice Schools must ensure…
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School Closures: Further Information & Advice
The situation is constantly changing and I would like to take the opportunity to give further information and advice. The SSTA advice to members can be found on the SSTA website. School ClosuresPlease find link to latest SNCT circular 20/75 School Closures. I would like to highlight the following: Spring Break Community Hubs will be open over Spring Break for vulnerable…
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SNCT Circular 20/75 – School Closures – COVID-19
Please find below a link to the latest SNCT Circular published 26 March. SNCT 20-75 SNCT School Closures COVID-19
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COVID-19: Message to Members
The SSTA reaffirms the advice to members issued on Friday 20 March. Please follow this advice and all members will be supported in your actions by the SSTA. The first consideration for members must be your own personal safety. If you, or a member of your household, have any of the symptoms then you must follow…
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School Closures – SSTA Members Advice
The First Minister made a statement on Wednesday 18 March that all schools are closed as from the 17.00 on Friday 20 March. The closure of schools is on medical and scientific advice. There must be no normal lessons, including senior classes, taking place after this date as schools are closed. Arrangements for making provision…
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COVID-19: Working at Home
Thursday 19 March 2020 The situation is still changing and it will change further this afternoon following the Deputy First Minister Statement. The SSTA will be issuing advice on Friday once the implications have been considered. Please find a link to a COSLA document that was finalised on Wednesday evening. This document is focused upon…
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COVID-19: SSTA Members Update – 17 March 2020
The SSTA is in constant contact with the Government and employers regarding guidance to members and schools during this difficult time. The situation and guidance on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is continually updating and changing. I have tried to lay out the current position and guidance to help answer most of your questions. Please follow the link to…
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COVID-19 – SSTA Advice to Members
The situation and guidance on COVID-19 is changing and will continue to change in coming days and weeks. The SSTA will continue to update you on any changes that may occur. Please find below the official links for information on COVID-19. NHS Scotland. COVID-19 can cause respiratory illness of varying severity. Currently, there is no vaccine…
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Additional In-Service Days -Teacher Workload Still Increasing
As part of the three-year pay deal the teacher unions together with the Government and COSLA (employers) made a commitment to reducing teacher workload. Two additional in-service days were allocated within the 2019-2020 school session to help schools to identify and reduce teacher workload. The SSTA conducted a survey of school representatives in December 2019…
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SSTA Members Update – 16 January 2020
GTCS Council ElectionsSSTA is supporting the nominations of Catherine Nicol and Kevin Campbell in the GTCS Council elections. The SSTA is encouraging members to vote for these candidates. SNCT Career PathwaysThe SNCT working has established three working groups to take forward the recommendations from the ‘Career Pathways Report’. The working groups have all met and are undertaking detailed work. The three…
