Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it? Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air. Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...

There are only 9 days left for your ballot paper to reach us. Make sure your vote counts. Post it today.

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"Many such compensation cases are the result of a failure by employers to put in place effective behaviour management systems or to take seriously the threat posed by some pupils to fellow students or staff members" @mikecorbett1.bsky.social www.scotsman.com/education/in... @scotsman.com

❄️ All employers should have a policy in place for actions to be taken when there are adverse weather conditions that may affect the opening of schools. Stay safe and check out our advice below: www.nasuwt.org.uk/advice/healt...

As we contemplate a New Year, it is appropriate to reflect on yet another year passing with no clear plan from the Scottish Government and COSLA to deliver the promised reduction in Class Contact Time for teachers. This should be the number one priority for both as we enter 2026. #VoteYesYes #EduSky

It's pretty simple: in every survey, our members say they are overwhelmed by excessive workload and they need more time. The Scottish Government and COSLA need reminded of that by seeing a strong result in our current ballot. Return your ballot paper now! #VoteYesYes #EduSky

We often hear (quite rightly) about Getting It Right For Every Child; but we need to hear just as often about Getting It Right For Every Teacher. Scottish Government and COSLA could begin to do that by reducing Class Contact Time. Persuade them to do so by returning your ballot paper now! #EduSky

Whilst currently on their holidays, our members should not forget that they still have time to return their ballot papers in our national dispute on Class Contact Time. #VoteYesYes

This Christmas give yourself a gift that could pay benefits way beyond the new year. Vote in our industrial action ballot for the reduction in class contact time you were promised by the Scottish Government. Turn up the pressure on ministers to reduce your workload & allow you to focus on teaching

By voting YES YES in our industrial action ballot on class contact time, you're not just voting for much needed change in your working conditions, you're voting for the time and space to provide your pupils with better learning opportunities. You and the pupils you teach deserve more.

Four years of waiting for ministers and employers to keep their promises to teachers on reducing class contact time. Four years during which time your workload has kept rising. The time has come to force the government to act. Help us create the change by voting in our industrial action ballot.

As a teacher that feeling of having so much to do and not enough time to do it is constant. But you can stake a claim for more time in your working week by voting YES YES in our ballot on class contact time.

The number of pupils with ASN in our schools is growing, as is the complexity of their needs. But you are not being given the extra time needed to ensure the needs of all pupils are being met. Promises on non-class contact time need to be honoured. Vote YES YES and return your ballot.

✋️Members often tell us that it feels like teaching is getting tougher and tougher. Delivering 90 minutes extra non-class contact time a week would be a step in the right direction to rebalancing the stress of teaching. Vote for change. Return your ballot paper ASAP.

Explore activities from the new national ARE resource at Third Level, providing practical ways to approach a range of themes such as identity, belonging, race and racism and equipping young people to take action in the secondary setting. www.eventbrite.com/e/using-scot...

The Scottish Government and employers expect you to get it right for every child you teach. But we think it's about time they got it right for every teacher. Vote YES YES now to get the 90 minutes non-contact time you were promised.

Anti-racist education is so important and teachers are at the forefront of helping young people to understand what they hear and see in the world around them. These conversations can be difficult, but you are not alone. Visit antiracisted.scot for a wealth of educational resources.

When teachers don't have enough time to plan lessons, pupils miss out. You're doing your best, but 90 minutes extra non-class contact time a week would make a difference. Please vote YES YES in our industrial action ballot to help us get you the time you were promised.

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NASUWT Scotlands ASN survey showed teachers are at breaking point. Watch Mike Corbett speaking to Times Radio

Extra non-class contact time isn't just a benefit for you, it would also benefit your pupils. More time to plan lessons, differentiate learning and assess pupil progress. That's what we call a win-win. Vote YES YES in our ballot and post it asap.

The annual census of teachers published yesterday shows that the total number of teachers stands at 53,475. Cont in comments.....

👀 Teachers, you're increasingly being expected to differentiate lessons without the time needed to properly do this work. You're losing out and so are your pupils. We can get you the extra time you've been promised. ✉️ Vote in our class contact time ballot today!

👉 End child poverty 👉 Fund every school to fully remove cost pressures from our families 👉 free school meals, uniform support, devices & resources for all There is plenty to agree with in the Young People's Poverty & Education Manifesto 👏👏👏 cpag.org.uk/education/wo...

📣The Saroj Lal Award 2026 Nominations are open from Monday, 3 November until Monday, 12 January and can be submitted via an online nomination form. The form also includes guidance for nominees on the award’s background and how to structure submissions. forms.gle/jsGJCxGH1tGD...

Read the full statement here - www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/16...

The 90 minute reduction in class contact time was a promise made to teachers by the SNP. We think elected governments should keep the promises they make to the public. If you agree vote YES YES and return your ballot paper asap.

Trade unionists throughout Scotland were proud to join the Reclaim the Night demonstrations in Hamilton and Aberdeen this past week. From every workplace to every street, we must stamp out the scourge of gender based violence.

Violence against women and girls affects one in three women. It is a global human rights emergency that must stop. This year’s #16days campaign is a reminder that digital safety is central to gender equality. Join our webinar tonight: 8 Dec 2025 5PM nasuwt-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

NASUWT sends our congratulations to Afifa Khanam 👏👏 Afifa is an NASUWT Scotland Executive Council member, Fife activist, our STUC Black workers representative and our DITPEW representative in the AREP. We are delighted her activism has been recognised in this Leadership Award - very well deserved.

Join the online public meeting 📍 Monday 8th December 6pm Looking forward to hearing Kim speak giving her insight as a class teacher & NASUWT activist ✊️ Register for free 👉 Education For All: We will not be divided www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/education-...

It was an absolute privilege to be on the streets of Falkirk today and to be invited to speak at the huge Unity rally. No sign of Farage on the streets, of course - he was hidden behind the walls of a posh hotel. Sums him up. #RefugeesWelcome #ScotlandDemandsBetter

STUC & NASUWT women caught up with @maggiechapman.bsky.social in Falkirk today. Reaffirming the importance of collective solidarity ✊️ No room for hate #refugeeswelcome

Over 1000 anti racists turned up to support Falkirk Unity March and Rally. An important minute's silence was held during the march for all victims of sexual violence and assault. Check out some 📷 of our best bits in the 🧵 below. #refugeeswelcome

NASUWT joined Falkirk for All today for the Unity March & Rally standing united alongside anti-racists & anti-fascists from trade unions, community and faith groups & many others An amazing celebration of unity over division Refugees are welcome! @mikecorbett1.bsky.social @scottishtuc.bsky.social

Mike, National Official, reminding Falkirk Unity March and Rally that Farage was the chief flag waver for Brexit. It is trade unions, like NASUWT, that defend local communities and fight for education and workers' rights. Together we can beat the bigots ✊️ @mikecorbett1.bsky.social

Unity March & Rally - Falkirk 📅 Sat 6 December 2025 🕙 Assemble 10:30 AM ✔️ March leaves at 11.00 AM 📍 Meeting Point: In front of Callendar House, Callendar park Refugees are welcome and we stand in solidarity with them.

Rod's on the trail of teachers' missing 90 minutes. But you don't need a map or a compass to find the reduction in class contact time you were promised. You just need to vote YES YES and return your ballot paper asap.

Like Maureen, do you feel enough is enough on class contact time? Take control by voting YES YES in our industrial action ballot and return your paper today.

In the #16days parliamentary debate @katysclark.bsky.social stressed the need for more action from government referencing our evidence: "nearly half of female teachers in Scotland have experienced physical abuse or violence from pupils in the past year" NASUWT agree more can & must be done.

Pleased to be part of @scottishtuc.bsky.social General Council discussions today on supporting public sector workers, building trade unionism in workplaces/communities and tackling the Far Right. All that and I ate my first mince pie of the season. #HeartUnions

Teachers were promised a 90 minute reduction in class contact time back in 2021. It's nearly 2026 and you're still waiting while your workload increases and pupils miss out. You've been patient enough. It's time to vote YES YES and return your ballot paper now.

We are sad to announce that our former General Secretary Nigel de Gruchy has died following a prolonged illness. Nigel was elected to our National Exec in 1975. He later held the posts of AGS & DGS before being elected as General Secretary in 1990. He held the position until his retirement in 2002.

The Scottish Government needs to honour its promise to teachers to reduce class contact time by 90 minutes. We're balloting members for industrial action to get you the time you need to do your job. Please vote YES YES and return your ballot paper asap.

With the election looming, MSPs must support our collective campaigns to modernise the law and replace the Abortion Act (1967).