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The Latest Breaking News from ShirleyAnne Somerville

Scottish Government 'failing children' by watering down free school meal plans

Despite pledging to bring in free school meals for all P6 and P7s, ministers have now said the measure will be means-tested.

Daily Record

Attainment gap figures show ‘real recovery from the pandemic’, minister says

NEW figures on the poverty-related attainment gap in Scotland’s schools show a real recovery from the pandemic, the Education Secretary has said,…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's gap between richest and poorest pupils remains above pre-pandemic levels

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made it one of her key aims to reduce the gap between the most and least well off pupils across the country.

Daily Record

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Record narrowing of attainment gap in Scots schools but pandemic impact still felt

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is still being felt in Scottish schools despite a record increase in literacy and numeracy levels overall

The National (Scotland)

Teachers announce fresh strike dates for New Year as pay dispute continues

The strike action had already seen a single day walkout last week.

Daily Record

EXCLUSIVE: Public purse covering cost of ongoing South Lanarkshire College debacle

Fears have been raised that the taxpayer could foot a £1 million bill since college principal's suspension

Daily Record

West Dunbartonshire teachers are set to strike again at the start of next year

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has announced that there will be 16 continuous days of strike action in January and February, spread throughout every council in the nation.

Daily Record

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Scottish teachers announce further strikes

Pay dispute escalates following last week's industrial action

Insider UK

Stirling teachers head out for first national strike for 40 years in pay dispute

The action was taken by the EIS union after it rejected an 11th hour offer from COSLA and the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

Schools close across Scotland as teachers go on strike over pay

Thousands take part in first national strike for 40 years after dismissing latest pay offer as an ‘insult’

The Guardian - UK

Minister in plea to unions to return to talks as Scottish teachers stage strike

Members of the EIS have walked out across the country, forcing the closure of schools.

The Independent UK

Teachers across Edinburgh to go on strike today after latest pay offer rejected

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will walk out after refusing an improved pay deal tabled by the Scottish Government.

Edinburgh Live

Teachers across Scotland to go on strike today after latest pay offer rejected

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will walk out after refusing an improved pay deal tabled by the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

Teaching unions react with fury to Scottish Government’s latest pay offer

Thursday's walk-out is still on after unions called latest offer 'an abject insult'

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Glasgow Live

Scotland teaching strikes to go ahead as pay offer rejected as 'abject insult'

The Scottish Government made a new offer to the EIS and SSTA on Tuesday in a bid to prevent strikes from going ahead. However, hours after it was tabled, members backed industrial action.

Daily Record

Teaching unions reject latest pay offer branding it an 'abject insult'

Industrial action is set to take place on Thursday, November 24 in schools across Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Teaching unions react with fury to Scottish Government’s latest pay offer

THE Scottish Government has submitted a new offer to teaching unions in a bid to avert strike action due to start on Thursday.

Daily Record

Teachers in Scotland offered new pay deal in bid to avoid strike and keep classrooms open

The new offer of a 6.85 per cent increase falls short of the 10 per cent demanded by education unions.

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The National (Scotland)

Teachers’ 10 per cent pay claim unaffordable, says Education Secretary

THE 10 per cent pay award being sought by teachers is “unaffordable” and will impact the rest of the education budget if it goes ahead, the…

Daily Record

Senior college bosses warned principal's suspension 'could ruin' the institution

A letter leaked to Lanarkshire Live reveals senior execs were concerned about working conditions and impact on health and wellbeing

Daily Record

Dargavel parents accuse John Swinney of 'punting' school capacity saga on to education secretary

Despite Swinney confirming he was willing to meet parents, a Scottish Government email said Shirley-Anne Somerville will be "taking this forward".

The National (Scotland)

Teacher strikes not inevitable says minister as enhanced pay offer indicated

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government is “absolutely determined” to find alternative funding for the teacher pay deal.

Daily Record

Teacher strike in Scotland could be prevented if 'additional funding' is found, claims SNP minister

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has insisted school closures caused by strikes were "not inevitable".

Daily Record

Risk fear in rollout of 1,140 childcare hours for Scots parents

The call was made amid concern over staffing capacity

Daily Record

Scottish Government vows to pilot free school meals for secondary school pupils

Until now Holyrood has only committed to providing meals in primary schools but a senior minister has confirmed for the first time that they will now trial a scheme for secondary schools.

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