MCCRONE – THE FINAL TEST

Some five years ago after it was approved, the “McCrone Agreement” on pay and conditions for teachers faces its final test as 2006 approaches. The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today warned its members that a crucial final stage of the implementation needs to be dealt with in coming weeks.

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29 December 2005

TALKING MAY HELP RESOLVE PUPIL INDISCIPLINE

“Talking may actually help reduce the problems of classroom indiscipline,” was the rather unusual statement from the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today. “The indications which we are receiving from members in schools are that talking helps – when talking is amongst the teachers. Many schools have been working on a strategy of dealing with matters relating to pupil discipline through a committee involving senior managers and classroom teachers,” said David Eaglesham, SSTA General Secretary.

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27 December 2005

SSTA CALLS FOR TOTAL BAN OF DRINKS MACHINES IN SCHOOLS

The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today called on all schools to take immediate steps to remove all “fizzy drink” machines from schools as part of the current healthy lifestyles initiative and in order to help improve behaviour in schools.

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23 December 2005

TSUNAMI RELIEF PROJECT - HELP BUILD A SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA

Almost 6 months on from the terrible events of 26 December 2004, the process of long term reconstruction is still getting underway in many parts of South East Asia. The Association is challenging its members to contribute to the longer term recovery process, with a particular focus on school rebuilding in Sri Lanka.

To see the text of the letter that the General Secretary sent to schools asking members to Help Build a School in Sri Lanka click here

BULLETIN 399/05 12 December 2005

Bulletin 399/05 was issued on 12 December 2005. Click here to view the bulletin.

PENSION UPDATE - 26 OCTOBER 2005

The General Secretary today issued a letter to members regarding the considerable progress that has been made on the future of teachers' pensions following recent talks in London.

You can view the General Secretary's letter and the "Framework Principles" here.

The Association will be asked to ratify the principles on 8 November in London. Our Salaries Committee will meet on 4 November to determine our stance.

Your opportunity to express your views about this is now. You can express your thoughts by e-mail to pensionsforum@ssta.org.uk anytime from now until 10.00 am on Friday 4 November. All views will be considered by our Salaries Committee at its meeting on that date. Please take this opportunity to respond now.

BULLETIN 398/05 14 OCTOBER 2005

Bulletin 398/05 was issued on 14 October 2005. Click here to view the bulletin.

BULLETIN 397/05 10 JUNE 2005

Bulletin 397/05 was issued on 10 June 2005. Click here to view the bulletin.

CONGRESS 2005 - 13/14 MAY 2005

The Association's Annual Congress was held on the 13 & 14 May at the Peebles Hotel Hydro. Details of motions passed, President's Address and the General Secretary's Report are now available for your information.

PRESS RELEASE - STRIKE THREAT LIFTED FROM SCHOOLS - 24 MARCH 2005

The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today announced that it was suspending its ballot on Strike Action pending further talks with the Government.

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Bulletin 396/05 was issued on 14 March 2005. Click here to view the bulletin

The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association today welcomed the analysis of “Better Behaviour – Better Learning” (BB-BL) issued by HMIE.

“It is very helpful to have this analysis of the position we face with regard to issues surrounding indiscipline” said David Eaglesham, General Secretary.

“The conclusion, however, indicates the extent to which the problems remain unaddressed. The BB-BL initiative has not impacted on a significant number of teachers with the result that it is largely irrelevant to them. In our view, the statement that 33% of secondary teachers perceive indiscipline as a problem represents a significant under-assessment. Our own surveys have indicated a level of over 80% in recent years.” more

2 March 2005

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