SSTA News
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‘Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!’
Press Release Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach! The SSTA begins the first phase of its industrial action on Monday 24 October to bring about a reduction in teacher workload. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said, “The title of our campaign is very important to our members. Our concern about the young…
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Action Short of Strike Action: Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!
The SSTA National Executive has sanctioned the ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ (ASOSA) and has confirmed the name of our campaign “Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!” Please find below the ASOSA Guidance to Members and a link to a video message from the General Secretary. A more detailed presentation of…
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General Secretary Report – October 2016
SSTA BALLOT RESULT The National Executive is very much aware of the efforts of the Deputy First Minister to address Teacher Workload and promote Teacher Professional Judgement. However, Teacher Workload needs to be reduced in the current session. The SSTA has asked again for urgent action to reduce teacher workload and refocus teachers to teaching…
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91% Vote in Favour of Industrial Action
The SSTA Ballot for Industrial ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ returned a very large vote in favour to take action to reduce teacher workload. The Ballot closed on Friday (30 September 2106) and the SSTA National Council at its meeting on Saturday authorised the start of Industrial Action on Monday 24 October 2016. Seamus Searson,…
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Ballot for Industrial Action
The Ballot for Industrial Action closed at 12 noon on Friday 30 September. The SSTA National Executive and SSTA Council will be meeting to consider the result of the ballot on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October respectively. A statement will be issued to members on Monday 3 October. SSTA National Executive has set…
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SSTA Challenges Chief Inspector’s statement on reducing teacher workload
The SSTA conducted a survey of members following the publication on 29 August 2016 of Education Scotland’s “Curriculum for Excellence: A Statement for Practitioners from HM Chief Inspector of Education” document. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary said “the Chief Inspector’s Statement to Teachers on addressing teacher workload has been widely rejected by secondary school teachers…
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SSTA General Secretary Report – September 2016
BALLOT FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION TO BEGIN SSTA National Executive has set the date for the start of the formal postal ballot for Industrial Action on reducing Teacher Workload. The Ballot will commence on 14 September and close on 30 September. The National Executive are very much aware of the efforts of the Deputy First Minister…
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Ballot for Industrial Action to Begin
SSTA National Executive has set the date for the start of the formal postal ballot for Industrial Action on reducing Teacher Workload. The Ballot will commence on the 14 September and close on 30 September. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “the National Executive is very much aware of the efforts of the Deputy First…
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Presentation for School Meetings
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SSTA Members’ Briefing
The Association is holding a series of Members’ briefing around the country during the month of September. All members are encouraged to attend Agenda General Secretary – Members’ Update, Workload, Industrial Action and Pay Named Person – Briefing including how to manage in school Pensions – How to make your pension work for you and…