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Stand up for Quality Education
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The Stand Up for Quality Education campaign continues, and we have recently been speaking with COSLA, Education Scotland and parents’ representatives. A campaign briefing to support local activity around ASN provision has been issued to Local Associations to help press forward on the campaign for greater resourcing of ASN provision.
We are also aware of many working groups with local authorities/LNCTs seeking to progress the recommendations of our national branch survey report on violence and aggression.
We urge members to please work with your EIS branch colleagues to progress the school level recommendations of our national survey report on violence and aggression.
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Workload Diary
A key theme of the Stand Up for Quality Education campaign is workload. The EIS has arranged for an independent research team from three universities to look at teacher workload, and will be asking teachers for information on the work that they do during the week beginning 4th March 2024. Please look out for emails regarding the workload diary.
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EIS FELA members have been called out on national strike action on 29th February 2024, in pursuit of their pay claim. The College sector is part of the public sector, and FE lecturers have had a pay offer that is less than the Scottish Government’s public sector pay policy. FE college lecturers have not had a pay increase since August 2021.
An EIS FELA rally has been arranged outside Parliament at 11.30am on 29th February to call for more funding for the FE sector and a fair pay offer for lecturers.
All EIS FELA members are encouraged to attend the rally.
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EIS ULA Annual Conference
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The EIS ULA will be having its Annual Conference on Wednesday 20th March at the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel. EIS ULA branches have been asked to nominate and send delegates. The key speaker is Professor Mairead Pratschke, Chair of Digital Education at the University of Manchester, who will be speaking on AI and running associated workshops. All EIS ULA members are invited to attend this conference.
EIS ULA members wishing to attend the Annual Conference to hear Prof Pratschke speak and attend the workshops should register with Sonia Leal SLeal@eis.org.uk.
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Stephen Stewart, EIS Pensions and Payroll Specialist, will be holding meetings via Microsoft Teams at 4pm on Tuesday 12th March 2024, 4pm Wednesday 27th March 2024, 4pm Tuesday 23rd April 2024 and 4pm Wednesday 8th May 2024.
This is an opportunity for EIS members to raise general queries around pensions and around the McCloud Remedy Teachers Remedy: What is Remedy? | SPPA (pensions.gov.scot).
Visit the EIS website to choose the date of the meeting you would like to attend and then complete your registration details. These sessions all cover the same topics so please only register for one of the sessions.
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The Sheku Bayoh Inquiry restarted on Tuesday, 6th February and General Secretary Andrea Bradley spoke at the Vigil outside Capitol House. The EIS continues to stand with the wider trade union movement in supporting Sheku’s family in their ongoing campaign for justice. Please find information below from the Justice for Sheku campaign, passed on by the STUC.
If you plan to attend inquiry hearings, you must contact the inquiry to do so.
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A recent EIS survey on LGBT discrimination in educational establishments, found a fifth of LGBT respondents were not ‘out’ to anyone at their workplace. All members should feel safe, respected, and included in their workplace, and LGBT staff groups can be conducive to this. On 26th January, EIS Council expressed its full support for members who wish to establish LGBT staff groups within their establishments for the purposes of support and solidarity.
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TIE Teachers’ Gathering 2024
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In May, TIE (Time for Inclusive Education) is hosting its third annual Teachers' Gathering: a professional learning event and networking opportunity for teachers and school staff who are advancing LGBT Inclusive Education, or keen to get started.
The free event will take place in Glasgow (venue tbc) on Saturday 18th May, 10am - 4pm and is open to all primary and secondary teachers.
TIE will contact registrants directly with further information following the closing date of 28th February. Please note that places are limited and will be allocated to ensure a diversity of perspectives.
Find out more.
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Stories of Section 2A – EIS LGBT History Month Event
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Today, Scotland is the first country in the world to commit to a national rollout of LGBT Inclusive Education, but it was only just over 20 years ago that a piece of public sector legislation prohibited any teaching about LGBT lives and relationships in schools.
What can we learn from their stories of the past, to help us take LGBT Inclusive Education forward in the present?
Join us on Thursday 22 February 2024, from 6pm-8pm for an online (Teams) panel discussion and Q&A about the impact of Section 2A.
Find out more.
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Go Green - Register for the Online SEJ
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Members who tend not to rely on their posted paper copies or who want to cut down on their use of paper, can opt out of receiving a printed copy of the SEJ by post to receive a digital copy instead.
If you no longer wish to receive a printed copy of the SEJ please complete the form on our website.
Members opting out of the printed version of the SEJ will instead receive an email with a link to each new online edition of the SEJ upon publication.
Register for online SEJ.
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We support and train members to become school-based EIS Representatives, including Health & Safety and Equality Reps.
The EIS works with the college tutors to deliver TUC accredited Reps’ training. This year’s future dates will be published shortly.
If you are a member who has an interest in becoming a Rep, want to learn more, or have recently taken over as a new Rep then please explore our courses on our website.
Explore our courses.
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Are You a Probationer Teacher? – EIS Membership & Support
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Unions are strongest when members are engaged, and we hope you'll become an active participant during your probation year or once you are an established teacher.
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Boost yourself and others with great offers from EIS Extra
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If you’re looking for a sign to treat yourself and your loved ones, this is it! February is all about sharing positivity and spending time with the special people in your life, meaning it’s the perfect time to plan exciting days out, activities and thoughtful surprises. Plus, with the fantastic range of offers and discounts available through EIS Extra, you can do more of the fun stuff for less!
Whether you want to treat your partner to a weekend away, go for dinner with friends or plan a family outing, remember EIS Extra is always by your side ready to help you make the most of your plans. Start saving on everything from gifts to meals out – and even daily essentials like your supermarket shopping. So, what are you waiting for? Start exploring your offers now!
Log in today to explore all the great discounts and offers that you have access to.
Find out more.
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Are you retiring in the next 12 months?
If so, we can help you
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EIS Financial Services is the exclusive provider of financial advice to EIS Members and their families and friends.
We can talk to you about the following:
- The retirement application process and what paperwork to submit
- Full retirement versus phased retirement
- Commutation – swapping tax free cash for pension. We can help you understand your options with regards to your pension
Arrange a call-back and book an appointment today.
Warning: All investment carries risk and values will vary. You may get back more or less than you started with.
EIS Financial Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cornmarket Group Financial Services Ltd, itself part of the Irish Life Group which is part of Great-West Lifeco Group. EIS Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority registration number 401581. The company is registered in Scotland, company number SC122216. Registered address 6 Clairmont Gardens Glasgow G3 7LW.
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