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  1. 10 hours ago

    EIS Education Convener Susan Quinn will be on STV's this evening, discussing COVID safety measures in schools.

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    14 hours ago

    The has warned that ASN teachers are facing issues over social distancing, face masks and PPE - claiming it is "extremely clear that the current Covid guidance is totally inadequate".

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  3. 14 hours ago

    COVID Guidance "Totally Inadequate" for Pupils with Additional Support Needs

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  4. 16 hours ago

    ASN Network currently discussing the initial guidance on education recovery which includes guidance on special primary & special secondary schools:

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  5. 17 hours ago

    The ASN Network are currently discussing the current COVID Guidance for ASN and the challenges of applying this in school settings.

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  6. 17 hours ago

    The EIS ASN Network meeting has just started. Members will be discussing the impact of COVID on ASN education.

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  7. Sep 8

    The EIS offers our full support to the Campaign Break the Race Ceiling

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  8. Sep 8

    92% of school Reps said there has been no reduction in class sizes to facilitate physical distancing. The EIS is continuing to emphasise the importance of reducing class sizes at CERG to allow physical distancing in all classrooms.

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  9. Sep 7

    On Saturday, Good Morning Scotland heard from three EIS Members about the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic teachers – have a listen here (The segment starts at 9mins).

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    Sep 7

    Have you had your say on the refreshed Professional Standards for teachers yet? Visit our website to find out more:

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  11. Sep 7

    Excessive Workload Demands on School Management Teams "Unsustainable"

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    “Teachers in Scotland today are standing on the shoulders of a giant.” — Saroj Lal was one of Scotland’s first BAME teachers. She was a pioneering equality campaigner who paved the way for inclusive, multi-cultural . Watch now.

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  13. Sep 7

    10% of schools have no physical distancing between staff members. This should be reported to LA Secretaries and branches should challenge where required.

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    Sep 7
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  15. Sep 4

    Our webinar is now available on our website. This webinar considered the experiences of BAME teachers & pupils & discussed what difference we can all make to further anti-racism within the classroom, our institutions & beyond.

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  16. Sep 4

    Physical distancing is the best defence against the spread of COVID & the EIS will continue to press for reduced class sizes to ensure effective physical distancing can be implemented in all schools.

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  17. Sep 4

    The EIS HT and DHT Network meeting is about to start. Discussing the challenges schools are facing teaching throughout the pandemic.

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    Sep 3

    Children's experience matters! ❤️ How are children doing in these changing times? We have an updated survey to collect their experiences. Find it here and please encourage your children (8-14-years) to get involved:

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  19. Sep 3

    43% of Reps responding to our survey said there were obvious deficiencies in the current COVID protocols schools have in place. Local Authorities must provide clearer guidance and support to schools so they can operate safely.

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    Educational Institute of Scotland members, you can win 1 of 3 Kindle e-readers with To enter just visit

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