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Attainment gap between most and least deprived areas widens, exam results show

The attainment gap between the most and least deprived areas of Scotland has grown wider since last year, exam result figures show. Figures from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) show that for pupils in the 20% most deprived areas of ...

09 Aug 2022 at 17:39

Scotland

Teachers prepared to ‘vacate classrooms’ if pay deal is not met, says union

Teachers are prepared to “vacate classrooms” if a pay dispute with Cosla is not resolved, a union president has said. Heather Hughes, president of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), said teachers will take strike action if ...

09 Jun 2022 at 17:06

Scotland

Education Secretary: Teachers deserve ‘fair pay offer’ amid strike threats

Scotland’s Education Secretary has said she supports a “fair pay offer” for teachers, as union leaders warned school strikes could happen in the autumn if a deal on a wage rise is not reached. Shirley-Anne Somerville told ...

10 Jun 2022 at 17:59

Scotland

Teacher strikes not inevitable, says minister as enhanced pay offer indicated

A strike by teachers in Scotland is not inevitable, the Education Secretary has said. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) – the country’s biggest teaching union – announced on Thursday its members will walk out ...

11 Nov 2022 at 12:39

Scotland

Secondary school teachers vote to strike

Members of a secondary school teaching union have voted to go on strike to push for an improved pay offer. A ballot of Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) members saw 90% vote for strike action on a ...

16 Nov 2022 at 19:06

Shirley-Anne Somerville: There is scope for compromise in dispute with teachers

Scotland’s Education Secretary has insisted there is “potential scope for compromise” as ministers seek to end a dispute over pay which has seen strike action by teachers close schools across the country. ...

06 Jan 2023 at 16:25

Somerville: No stone will be left unturned in bid to resolve school strikes

Scotland’s Education Secretary has said she will leave “no stone unturned” to bring about a quick resolution of teacher strikes affecting schools across the country. Shirley-Anne Somerville responded to ...

10 Jan 2023 at 16:09

Scotland

Labour demands details of Government plans to maintain teacher numbers

Scottish Labour has called for clarity on what the Government plans to do to maintain teacher numbers. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville will ...

05 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

MSPs urged to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has urged MSPs to back the Government’s “meaningful and progressive” tax and spending plans ahead of the first debate on the budget. The draft budget – the first step ...

02 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Schools closed as teachers across Scotland strike over pay

Children to miss school as teachers across Scotland strike over pay

Children will miss lessons this week as teachers in Scotland stage two days of national strike action. Many schools around the country are shut as members of the Educational Institute of Scotland ...

28 Feb 2023 at 11:23

Schools shut across Scotland as teachers strike over pay

School pupils in Scotland are missing more lessons as teachers take two days of national strike action, calling for a “proper” pay offer and meaningful dialogue with authorities. Many schools ...

28 Feb 2023 at 13:49

Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has branded targeted strike action by teachers in the constituencies of key politicians “indefensible”. Children attending school in areas represented by ...

22 Feb 2023 at 14:47

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