Educational Institute Of Scotland

High Workload Leaves 75% of Teachers Frequently Feeling Stressed https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/Stress

First Year of SNSAs Confirm Teachers' Concerns https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/SNSACo ncerns #EISNews

Almost £230,000 Compensation Paid to Scottish Teachers Injured at Work #EISNews https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/Compen sation2018

Our Charter for Instrumental Music sets out why we think local and national government both need to value music and value Instrumental Music Teachers. Please read it, share it and use to encourage your local council to defend IM services. https://www.eis.org.uk/Policy-And-Publica tions/MusicCharter #ChangetheTune

An instrumental music teacher from the South of Scotland reflects that “If proposed cuts [to IM Services] go ahead we could easily lose a whole generation of players - and audiences” – an appalling prospect. #ChangetheTune

EIS Warns that work Emails can Impact on Mental Health and Wellbeing #EISNews https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/WorkEm ails

Learners value instrumental music. Former Mackie Academy pupil Heather Brown says “Having instrumental teaching in my education curriculum was hugely beneficial. I gained confidence and gained a bigger sense of achievement than in any other activity in school.” #ChangetheTune

Pupils get so much out of instrumental music. Jamie Stewart, Mackie Academy says “Playing & performing music has brought me so much joy and an enormous lift in confidence. If it had not been for music, I would not be the person I am today.” #ChangetheTune

Are Gender Politics Holding Down Professional Salaries for Teachers? #ValueEducationValueTeachers https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/Gender Pay

Did Santa bring you a voucher for music downloads or streaming services? What instrument does your favourite artist play? Without investment in instrumental music education our future playlists are in jeopardy. Time to #Changethe Tune https://www.eis.org.uk/Policy-And-Publica tions/MusicCharter

Who got concert tickets for Christmas? Without dedicated Instrumental Music Services Scotland may have fewer orchestras & bands in future. Music teaching needs investment now! Read our Charter. https://www.eis.org.uk/Policy-And-Publica tions/MusicCharter #ChangetheTune

After surveying parents on music education @connect_scot said “Learning to play a musical instrument brings many benefits to a child. Every child should have the opportunity to discover this for themselves.” https://www.eis.org.uk/…/ParentsPerspec tivesInstrumentalMus…

Impact of Child Poverty Particularly Acute Over Festive Season #EISNews #FaceUpToChildPoverty https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/Impact Poverty

Parents greatly value music education. @parentforumscot says, “All children should have access to free music provision throughout their school life. The ability to pay should not decide who gets to play an instrument.” We agree! #ChangetheTune https://www.eis.org.uk/…/ParentsPerspec tivesInstrumentalMus…

“Last Christmas, I gave you my heart…” What would Christmas be without music? If we care about music as a society, we must invest in its future. Read our Charter. Local & national government need to #ChangetheTune https://www.eis.org.uk/Policy-And-Publica tions/MusicCharter

Week of Social Media Highlights the Value of Instrumental Music #EISNews #ChangeTheTune https://www.eis.org.uk/Latest-News/Social MediaIM.

The EIS would like to wish you all the best for the festive season and a very happy new year. Please be aware the EIS offices are closed until 3rd January.

College Lecturers Back Strike Action Over Pay
https://www.eis.org.uk/FELA-News/Strike