Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association

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The new Council of the SSTA met briefly after Congress. The purpose was to elect a new Executive and Finance Committee. We announce the result below.

EXECUTIVE

Euan Duncan (Ayrshire)

Valerie Liddell (Renfrewshire)

Ward McCormick (Ayrshire)

Janine McCullough (South Lanarkshire)

Anne O’Kane (Fife)

Sid Sandison (City of Aberdeen)


FINANCE

Catherine Cavanagh (South Lanarkshire)

Ward McCormick (Ayrshire)

Lesley Roberts (Lothian)

Sid Sandison (City of Aberdeen)

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A sample of members were asked to complete an on-line survey on their readiness to deliver N4 and N5 qualifications next session.

The full results of the survey can be accessed at the following link...... http://www.ssta.org.uk/request.php?35

It is work noting that when asked “How confident are you in your ability to deliver appropriate course materials”, two thirds (65.3%) of respondents felt they were either ‘not at all confident’ or ‘not confident’. When asked “How confident are you in your ability to assess your pupils for the new National Qualifications”, over three-quarters (81.5%) were either ‘not at all confident’ or ‘not confident’.

A wide range of written comments were submitted and these are included in the full results link.

Thanks to all those who have participated in the survey.

Richard Goring
(on behalf of the Education Committee)

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Members who are interested in attending this event should contact Richard Goring, Professional Officer before 21 June 2013. The Conference will be held in the Menzies Hotel, Washington Street, Glasgow on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October 2013. Delegates could attend on either or both days.

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Members and Associate members who are interested in attending this event and are under the age of 26 should contact Richard Goring, Professional Officer before Friday 24 May 2013.

The conference will be held on Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June at the Mercure Hotel, Ingram Street, Glasgow. Attendance could be for either or both of the above dates. Although motions to be discussed cover a wide range of Trade Union issues, a number relate specifically to educational concerns.