The SSTA wrote to John Swinney, Deputy First Minister, on Thursday 9 March 2017 asking for an urgent review of the changes to National 5 Qualifications introduced by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and intended for implementation in 2017-2018 session. A copy of the letter is available to view below.
SSTA Survey on SQA changes to National 5 Qualifications
In addition to the report in today’s Times Education Supplement (Scotland) the SSTA has written to John Swinney, Deputy First Minister, asking for an urgent review of the changes to National 5 Qualifications introduced by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and intended for implementation in 2017-2018 session. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “The SSTA welcomed the decision of the Minister to reduce workload for learners and teachers by making the National 5 Units non-mandatory. However, the solutions announced by…
SSTA Newsletter - February 2017
A newsletter containing updates on the Teachers Pay Claim 2017, SSTA Survey on National Qualifications Changes and the Increase in GTCs Fees is available for members to download using the link below. February 2017 newsletter
Vice-President Election 2017-19
The result of the Vice President Election for 2017 - 2019 [table id=8 /] I would like to congratulate John Guidi on his election and offer him all the best wishes during his term of office. Seamus Searson General Secretary The scrutineers report is available from SSTA HQ on request.
Interview with SSTA President on Newstalk Ireland radio
Please find below an interview with our President Euan Duncan on Newstalk Ireland radio discussing Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualifications. https://ssta.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/tmp_6179-Newstalk-Ireland-2.2.171163941092_01-1.mp3
SQA Changes to National 5 Courses
The SSTA was represented at a meeting of the Assessment and National Qualifications working group on 31 January where SQA gave a presentation on the changes to National 5 Course for the 2017-2018 session. SQA made these changes following consultation with SQA subject groups and feedback to SQA surveys of pupils, teachers and schools. The changes for each National 5 course will result in one or more of the following: extension of the existing question paper extension/modification of the existing…
Election for Vice President 2017-2019
There are two candidates for the election for Vice President 2017-2019. The candidates are: John Guidi Ward McCormick The Candidates' Election Statements can be can be downloaded using the link below VP Election 2017-2019 - Candidates' Election Statements The election opens on Tuesday 17 January and closes at 12noon on Tuesday 31 January. Ballot papers are being sent out to members’ home addresses on Tuesday 17th January 2019. If you do not receive a ballot paper please contact the office…
SSTA response to the increase in GTCS Fees
SSTA response to the increase in General Teaching Council for Scotland(GTCS) Fees The SSTA Head Office has been inundated with members complaining about the planned £15 (30%) annual increase in GTCS fees from £50 to £65 in 2017. SSTA members are extremely angry about what they see is an unjustified increase at a time of education cuts. Teachers have had to face a cut in ‘real’ salary in the last few years and work in an education service that has…
SSTA Response to Governance Review
SSTA says ‘Put Pupils First – Give Teachers Time to Teach’ The SSTA would argue for a process of review followed by improvements rather than major structural change in its response to ‘Empowering teachers, parents and communities to achieve excellence and equity in education: A Governance Review’. The SSTA believe that structural change only diverts energies and resources away from the main challenge of ‘closing the attainment gap’. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “Unfortunately this review does not include…
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