This autumn, strikes are set to take place in Scotland as a result of pay deals, which could cause school closures and cancellations of burials and cremations Private Sector workers across Scotland are gathering to take industrial action over pay deals, with teachers demanding a 10% pay rise. The pay that teachers receive is determined by a committee which involves unions, councils and the Scottish government.
Recently, reports of mental health issues surrounding influences of academic pressure have been brought to the forefront of the general public’s attention – but why are these rates rocketing? Just how vast of an epidemic is it? And how do educational establishments play a fatal role in it all?
It’s that fabulous time of the year again where you see kids scavenging every shop looking for the coolest new backpack and their teary parents looking in dismay at the price – it’s back to school season!
Newly appointed Executive Director of Education Resources for South Lanarkshire, Tony McDaid, received a warm welcome as a distinguished guest to our annual Prize Giving Ceremony. From his career as a Teacher of Physical Education, 7 successful years as Head Teacher in Calderglen High School, to his responsibility for the education of children and young people across South Lanarkshire, Mr McDaid has certainly encountered great success in his life.
Sian Maher and Stephanie English David Cameron, otherwise known as the ‘real David Cameron’ (no, not the ex Prime Minister) is chair of the York Education Partnership, as well as being a key figure in the growth of education in Scotland. He had a major role in the development of Curriculum for Excellence, the Scottish answer to the educational challenges of the 21st Century. It is
Rachael Lowrie | Nicola Sturgeon puts education at the top of her to do list.
