SSTA News
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SCOTLAND’S TEACHING UNIONS URGE CAUTION ON JUDGING PISA RESULTS
Scotland’s two largest teaching unions, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) have noted today’s publication of PISA testing data but urged caution in how this data is viewed. Both unions believe that, while the PISA data offers some interesting areas for debate, its worth in measuring the value…
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STUC St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally
Members will be aware of the cancellation of this due to the tragic accident in Glasgow on Friday night. The President wishes nevertheless, to thank those members who indicated their intention to participate. Full details of the March can be found on the STUC website
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Delay to new Higher exams
Delay to new Higher exams The SSTA welcomes the announcement of a delay to the roll out of the New Higher. Alan McKenzie, Acting General Secretary, stated “There is no doubt that our position on the requirement for delay is vindicated and it would be reassuring to know that when our members report difficulties in…
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Use of Mobile Technology in Schools
Members should be aware of the recent guidelines from Scottish Government on Developing Policies to Promote Safe and Responsible Use of Mobile Technology in Schools. The guidance can be downloaded from the Scottish Government’s website using the link below. Guidance on Developing Policies to Promote Safe and Responsible Use of Mobile Technology in Schools
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CfE Working Group on Tackling Bureaucracy – Final Report
The Working Group set up to tackle concerns over unnecessary bureaucracy around the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence has released its Final Report and recommended a series of actions. The SSTA welcomes the Report as a genuine attempt to address one of the problems of CfE. It contains a practical and common sense set of…
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CfE Working Group Report on Tackling Bureaucracy
The SSTA welcomes the Report on Tackling Bureaucracy as a genuine attempt to address one of the problems of CfE. It contains a practical and common sense set of recommendations that will be welcomed by hard pressed teachers. Alan McKenzie, Acting General Secretary, said “We need more pragmatism of this kind conferring realistic advice to…
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Stonewall Scotland Campaign
The SSTA would wish to bring to the attention of members Stonewall Scotland’s Campaign about the use of homophobic language in schools. The SSTA supports this campaign.
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New Improved Services to Members
The Association is pleased to inform members that increased cover for personal possessions and malicious damage to private motor vehicles has been arranged. The cover provides insurance for damage to private vehicles, loss of personal possessions including bicycles and spectacles, loss of money and a large range of benefits for personal accidents. Further details of…
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Survey on Pensions
The results of the recent survey of members who will be directly affected by the proposed pension changes are now available for members to view. Summary of Results of the Survey on Pensions – October 2013 (Adobe Acrobat required to view) The Salaries and Conditions of Service Committee will consider the results at their next…
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Equality Network Annual Reception
Monique Dréon-Goold, representing the Equalities Panel, accompanied the President James Forbes to the Equality Network Annual Reception in the Scottish Parliament during early November. After opening speeches from the Equality Network, guests heard Alex Neil MSP (SNP) make a very compelling speech in favour of a just and democratic Scotland which would leave no citizen…