Upskirting ‘not taken seriously enough’ as union claims 11-year-olds involved
Children as young as 11 are taking photos up teachers’ skirts, a union has claimed.
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Teachers at risk over ineffective approach to problem pupils, says union
More than two-thirds of teachers responding to a union survey have said they believe poor pupil behaviour is a widespread problem at their school.
British couple killed on Greek island holiday named
A British couple killed in a buggy accident on the Greek island of Santorini have been named as teachers Milly and Toby Savill.
Primary schools hit by decline in number of music teachers
The number of music teachers working in Scottish primary schools has dropped by more than 40% over the last seven years, official figures have revealed.
Teachers accept 13% pay proposal after ‘successful campaign’
Teachers across Scotland have overwhelmingly accepted a 13% pay proposal with their campaign heralded a significant success.
Fall in specialist teachers for children with additional needs
The number of additional support needs teachers in Scotland has fallen by more than 400 since 2010, the Scottish Greens have revealed.
Maths and English teachers down by more than 900 over a decade
Teacher numbers for maths and English have slumped by almost 1,000 over the last decade, new figures have revealed.
Thousands of teachers assaulted in classrooms, union says
Not enough is being done to tackle indiscipline in schools, with thousands of teachers being subjected to violent attacks each year, according to a union.
Teachers’ strike move halted as fresh pay offer put on table
Scotland’s largest teaching union has suspended plans to ballot members over strike action after a revised pay offer was put forward.
Teaching union to proceed with strike action ballot over pay
Scotland’s largest teaching union has indicated that it will proceed with balloting members over strike action after no fresh pay offer was made.
Largest teaching union votes against improved pay deal
Scotland’s largest teaching union has rejected an improved pay deal from employers, moving schools across the country closer to possible strike action.