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After ‘consultation upon consultation’ the Scottish government has still not given a timeline on major reforms, Paula McEwan tells union’s annual gathering

Movement towards new Scottish qualifications and inspection bodies is welcome, says EIS general secretary – but teachers will be looking for signs changes are ‘meaningful’

Survey of teachers for EIS union shows how much work they are doing beyond their contracted hours – and the impact this has on their lives

The offer is described as falling ‘far short of expectations’ – now there is only a short window of opportunity for a pay settlement by 1 August

An ‘intolerable’ gap has grown between additional support needs policy and practice in Scotland, say 11 bodies who have joined forces to underline concerns over ASN

With home economics mostly staffed by female teachers and often lacking support, an EIS survey reflects concerns that an unfair burden is being put on women

The Confederation of School Trusts responds to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation

Biggest teaching union sets out 10 demands for the next government, including free school meals for all pupils, an end to mandatory primary testing and SEND support reform

Delegates at the union’s AGM this week will be asked to back a motion condemning Glasgow’s plans to cut 450 posts – and possible strike action if other councils follow suit

Reform of the grading system is ‘long overdue’, ASCL has warned in its Ofsted Big Listen consultation response

School support staff union could move to strike action if members vote to reject £1,290 pay rise

Unions set out their general election demands on teacher recruitment and retention, school buildings and provision for pupils with SEND