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Members of both the EIS and SSTA unions have signalled support for strike action if the reduction in class-contact time is not delivered

The Scottish government is still talking about working ‘to create a plan to reduce contact time for teachers’ – days after the deadline John Swinney set councils to deliver ‘a credible proposal’

The EIS teaching union’s consultative ballot on industrial action over workload will close before the end of August

Over 19,500 SQA appointees – including exam markers and invigilators – will receive an additional payment for holiday pay after a tribunal ruled they have ‘worker’ status

Speaking to ÌÇÐÄVlog after his election win, former Fire Brigades Union leader Matt Wrack reveals the issues he will make a priority, from teacher workload to poor behaviour and Ofsted’s planned inspection changes

Government announces welcome payments to boost recruitment alongside a campaign to attract more men into the early years workforce

Union warns higher pay will be needed in future after it is confirmed pay deal has been accepted

Education secretary asks the pay review body to make formal recommendations for the next two years by February, and an indicative recommendation for 2028-29

ASCL, NAHT, NEU and Community are also calling for a fair national pay structure and the full removal of performance-related pay

The DfE has also announced new funding for partnerships between schools and nurseries to strengthen transitions

With no breakthrough in pay negotiations before the school holidays – although councils highlight an offer made to all local government staff – the 1 August implementation date for this year’s pay award will be missed

Teachers at 14 Outwood Grange secondaries will continue to take strike action through July