In Education

Information and advice for members relating to education matters, from early years provision to changes to the national qualifications.


SNSA and MCNG | EIS

SNSA and MCNG Survey Results

This report is a summary of a survey that was issued to members between 12th May and 2nd June 2023.
Member Survey | Home Economics Teachers

Report on Member Survey of Home Economics Teachers

In addition to desk research, a survey of Home Economics (‘H.E.’) teachers was constructed and sent ...
NQ Dual Presentations | EIS

NQ Dual Presentations

SQA examination data for 2023 revealed a significant increase in the numbers of candidates being dua ...
Education (Scotland) Bill | EIS

Education (Scotland) Bill

The Education Committee has responded to the Education, Children and Young People’s Committee’s Call ...
SQA| FAQs| EIS

SQA Assessment Arrangements FAQs

The EIS has engaged with SQA to clarify its expectations around AA evidence
Marked Exam Papers Trial | EIS

Access to Marked Exam Papers Trial

The SQA has advised heads of centres that a trial of access to marked exam papers will tak ...
GTCS Elections 2024

GTCS Elections

Vote for all EIS Candidates in the GTCS Elections
Muir Review | EIS

Muir Review

EIS Submission to the Muir Review, November 2021
SQA Remove Modifications | EIS

SQA Decision to Remove Modifications - EIS View

This decision has provoked some strong responses from Secondary members, particularly thos ...
Playing for a Brighter Future | EIS

Playing for a Brighter Future

Playing for a Brighter Future highlights the importance of qualified nursery teachers in s ...
EIS Survey | The Headteachers’ Charter

Survey of HT & DHTs on the HT Charter

The EIS carried out a survey of headteacher and depute headteacher members on aspects of t ...
Changes to the National Qualifications

National Qualifications

Following industrial action by EIS members mandatory Unit assessments are being removed fr ...
Governance Review | EIS

Governance Review

The EIS' view on the Scottish Government Governance Review.
Scottish National Standardised Assessments | EIS

Scottish National Standardised Assessments

As previously reported, the Scottish Government launched the Scottish National Standardise ...