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NASUWT is the Teachers’ Union, representing teachers and school leaders in all sectors of education. Also on Facebook and Instagram. www.nasuwt.org.uk

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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Holding the line on behalf of NASUWT members at the Education and Gaelic Committee this week. Only the SNCT has the authority to agree teachers terms and conditions. Collective bargaining must not be undermined.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NASUWT Policy Official, Tara Lillis, spoke to the Education and Gaelic Committee this week as part of its pre-budget scrutiny and raised issues of workforce planning, ASN funding, tackling bureacracy and teacher workload. @taralillis.bsky.social
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NASUWT's annual survey found 88% of teachers reported rising workload over the past year, up from 79% in 2025, while two-thirds said they had seriously considered leaving the profession. Average working hours rose from 41 a week in 2025 to 53 in 2026. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2658545...
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Scotland's schools 'do not have enough teachers' to deliver contact time cut
Headteachers have told MSPs that unfilled vacancies and a shrinking supply pool make the Scottish Government's pledge to cut weekly class…
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
BBC Scotland Debate Night this week discussing PISA. NASUWT Scotland Officer Louise set out the staffing challenges in schools and the need to make teaching an attractive profession.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NASUWT believe the Scottish Government should establish a workload taskforce to review why key recommendations from the Curriculum for Excellence Working Group on Tackling Bureaucracy (2015) were not fully implemented Thanks to @electlauramoodie.bsky.social for raising this in the chamber.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
To mark Zero Emissions Day, campaigners rallied outside the Aberdeenshire constituency of Scotland’s Climate Minister Gillian Martin MSP, and urged her to adopt stronger measures to curb engine idling Read our joint letter to Scottish Government here: lnkd.in/eQsiaDGQ @ercscot.bsky.social
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NASUWT's support for properly funded suicide prevention in our schools was highlighted to the First Minister this week.
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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We need tougher action against abusive AI content. Chair Tara Lillis described the ruling as a “seismic victory” - tech platforms such as Meta should be held legally accountable when they fail to prevent harmful material or provide effective redress to victims www.heraldscotland.com/news/2657048...
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Councillor who won her deepfake battle - but says the real AI threat remains
Dundee councillor Dorothy McHugh welcomes removal of a convincing AI deepfake but warns platforms still fail to tackle fabricated political videos.
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Miss C Stewart @misscgstewart84.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Aberdeenshire!
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Daily Record @dailyrecord.co.uk · 21/09/2026
The union's president spoke of the devastating impact of losing former pupils to suicide as he called on politicians to act.
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Teaching union demands suicide prevention classes in Scotland's schools
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It is vital that pupils & teachers are equipped with the skills to support young people in crisis. Derrick Roberts, our Scotland president, spoke to the Daily Record of the devastating impact of losing former pupils to suicide as he called on politicians to act www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It’s extremely upsetting to know someone you’ve taught has taken their own life. It affects the whole community deeply. The need for early intervention is clear, not just for pupils but also for teachers and staff... www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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Teaching union demands suicide prevention classes in Scotland's schools
The union's president spoke of the devastating impact of losing former pupils to suicide as he called on politicians to act.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
What a fantastic weekend! Superb speakers, workshops and networking at our 2026 NASUWT Scotland Equality Conference. #JoinUsJoinIn
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1 day to go until our NASUWT Scotland Equality Conference 2026! Final teaser is for our afternoon session on Building United Workplaces with Jordan Daly. This session will introduce the project and share learning from its pilot delivery in Falkirk. @tie.scot
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We've signed the first Working Time Agreement in an independent school in Scotland. We worked with school management to negotiate and agree limits on some of the key drivers of workload in schools, including report writing and parents evenings. #JoinUsJoinIn www.nasuwt.org.uk/article-list...
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NASUWT welcomes signing of historic working time agreement
NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union is delighted to announce the signing of the first Working Time Agreement in an independent school in Scotland at St Aloysius College in Glasgow.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At our Equality Conference on Sat we have 4 fantastic workshops for delegates: Workplace Thyroid Toolkit When Mandela Danced in the Square Our role in tackling gender bias which limits children and young people Challenging Racial Microaggressions #JoinUsJoinIn www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/EQS01R...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Now in its 16th year, Gas Safety Week brings together a number of industries and sectors with one common goal – to keep the nation safe. NASUWT attended a Parliament event hosted by Lloyd Melville MSP to support awareness raising of carbon monoxide and the practical steps we can take to stay safe.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are so looking forward to our panel session on poverty and equality at this weekend's NASUWT Scotland Equality Conference. A few places still available: www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/EQS01R... Or email scotland@mail.nasuwt.org.uk
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We are excited to welcome Brian Costello to our Equality Conference this Sat. Teaching is a vocation that requires a constant output of care & passion even in the face of a variety of adversities - but care & passion have limits. Join us to hear more from Brian: www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/EQS01R...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
NASUWT stood with anti-racists and trade unions in a women-led demo at Glasgow Green. United against racism and division in Scotland.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
NASUWT was very disappointed to see the Scottish Government has abandoned the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill.
NASUWT was very disappointed to see the Scottish Government has abandoned the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill.

Implementing mandatory public sector training and a requirement to publish local and national government strategies would have been a significant step in the right direction to realising neurodivergent workers rights. In the absence of the Bill, there is no national plan to remedy the systemic injustices neurodivergent teachers face. 

The union will continue to lobby Scottish Government on action to support Additional Support Needs (ASN) in schools and diagnosis pathways.  We need a revised and improved approach to rebuild and transform ASN provision so pupils and teachers receive the support they should be entitled to expect and which recognises the important role of off-site provision.
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Tara Lillis @taralillis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Scotland’s trade union movement has accused those behind a women-led rally in Glasgow of “weaponising” concerns about violence against women to fuel racism in claims backed by the Scottish Government. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2653579...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
@scotdec.bsky.social are hosting the below webinar on 16 September at 4pm : "Media Literacy - A Global Citizenship Approach" Follow the below link to book a space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/media-lite...
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Media Literacy - A Global Citizenship Approach
A practical Professional Learning session supporting Scottish teachers to develop Media Literacy skills in the classroom.
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Educate Against Islamophobia (EAI) @eai-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#Islamophobia often stems from a lack of knowledge, understanding, and meaningful interactions between individuals. #VisitMyMosqueDay is a powerful opportunity for the wider community to learn about Islam, challenge misconceptions, and connect with their local Muslim community 🕌
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We were delighted to join NSPCC at the Scottish Parliament.  We need a consistent approach and guaranteed support for all schools. That's why we're backing calls for every child in Scotland to have guaranteed access to high-quality relationships education. #ReadWriteRelationships
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We're proud to support #rightshererightsnow sharing human rights stories from communities across Scotland. Hear from NASUWT Scotland President, Derrick Roberts, about the climate crisis and the need to listen to the voices of Rural residents. www.justrightscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Teach­ers should not be expec­ted to fill the gap in the absence of pro­fes­sional, expert men­tal health sup­port and are often ill-equipped to do so. This situ­ation is dam­aging for both teach­ers and the pupils they teach and can­not con­tinue unad­dressed. www.pressreader.com/uk/the-sunda...
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Fears of lifelong effects as fig­ures reveal increase in men­tal health issues for pupils | The Sunday Post (Newcastle)
Men­tal health i s deteri­or­at­ing among young people, with schools and col­leges report­ing more cases of anxi­ety and dis­tress, accord­ing to new ana­lysis. The interim report from Pub­lic Health...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨Parental rights need transformation🚨 NASUWT are campaigning for: 👉improvements to maternity, paternity and adoption pay, 👉parental leave to be a genuine day one right for all workers 👉an end to the discrimination faced by self-employed parents. Check it out futureadvocacy.com/parental-lea...
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Once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform parental leave - Future Advocacy
Once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform parental leave In July 2025, the Labour Government committed to a once in a generation review of parental leave, honouring Labour’s Manifesto pledge to “b...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We’re proud to support #RightsHereRightsNow, sharing human rights stories from communities across Scotland. Hear from NASUWT Scotland President, Derrick Roberts, about the climate crisis and the need to listen to the voices of rural residents: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
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Campaign launches to highlight the everyday reality of human rights in Scotland - TFN
It demonstrates how human rights connect directly to issues people already care about
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
As MSPs return to Holyrood, NASUWT has been calling for urgent and concerted action to address the continuing failure to effectively tackle violence and abuse in Scotland’s schools, as well as excessive teacher workload and the crisis in ASN provision. www.nasuwt.org.uk/article-list...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Pupil behaviour & workload were cited by teachers in our survey as the 2 biggest concerns about their job. Our data shows not only a lack of progress in addressing these issues but that in some cases the picture is getting worse. www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottis...
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Nearly one in four teachers were assaulted last year as union demands action
Teachers reported being sworn at, spat on, kicked, punched and shoved, with the results of a nationwide survey sent to the SNP Education Secretary
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
@scotdec.bsky.social are hosting the below webinar on 8 September at 5pm : "Developing Global Citizens through Play at Early Level" Follow the below link to book a space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/developing...
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Developing Global Citizens through Play at Early Level
An interactive course for Early Level practitioners to develop skills and confidence to embed Global Citizenship Education through play.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The impact of youth violence must be considered... Mobile phones are being misused by some pupils, sometimes to deliberately set up fights to film them and share them online. There are also serious links to online bullying. @mikecorbett1.bsky.social www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottis...
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'Youth violence must be considered in consultation of phone ban in schools'
The public is encouraged to respond to the consultation until November 17, with analysis expected to be published in early 2027.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Happy Stirling Pride 🎉🌈🤩 #nasuwtcomingoutforteachers #joinusjoinin www.nasuwt.org.uk/advice/equal...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Unmanageable workload, challenging pupil behaviour and a lack of specialist support are just some of the issues that NASUWT teachers told STV News are driving staff to reach burnout and even leave the profession. @mikecorbett1.bsky.social news.stv.tv/scotland/cla...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Classrooms in crisis - the system will crumble if we don't act now. NASUWT spoke to STV about unmanageable workloads, pupil behaviour and a lack of support. @mikecorbett1.bsky.social
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@scotdec.bsky.social are hosting the below webinar on 9 September at 5.30pm "Exploring the Finances of Fair Trade using the Anti-racist Maths Framework" Follow the below link to book a space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
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Exploring the Finances of Fair Trade using the Anti-racist Maths Framework
Explore new resources during Fairtrade Fortnight which bring together maths, Fair Trade and anti-racism values.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
NASUWT and National Official @mikecorbett1.bsky.social are supporting the Sunday Post “It’s Time” campaign aimed at transforming how Scotland tackles violence against women and girls. @sundaypost.com www.sundaypost.com/fp/its-time-...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
@scotdec.bsky.social are hosting the below webinar on 26 August at 4pm "Global Citizenship in the Primary Classroom" Follow the below link to book a space: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/global-cit...
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Global Citizenship in the Primary Classroom
A practical skills-based introduction to Global Citizenship for the Scottish Primary Classroom.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📣Young Teachers' Consultation Conference 📆Sat 7th Nov 📍Birmingham Open to NASUWT teachers aged 30 and under, participants can gain practical advice and guidance to help you flourish at work and tackle the challenges you face in and out of the classroom 👇 www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/YOU01H...
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Young Teachers' Consultation Conference
The NASUWT Young Teachers' Conference will take place at Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Please click the link to book your place or email the team: conferences.events@mail.nasuwt.org.uk. This event is f...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📣 Black Teachers' Consultation Conference 📆 Sat 10th Oct A chance to hear more about and help shape the work we are doing to reduce the barriers faced by black teachers in the workplace, including tackling racism and discrimination. Book now 👇 www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/BME01H...
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Black Teachers' Consultation Conference
NASUWT uses the term Black in a political and inclusive sense to describe those who self-identify as African, Caribbean and Asian identities and those with a common and direct history of racism, racis...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
NASUWT gathered today alongside the STUC and other trade union affiliates in Falkirk for a Unity Rally - united against racism. @sutrscotland.bsky.social
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Mike Corbett spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about misogny in schools this morning, reflecting on the following national guidance: www.gov.scot/publications... There is no place for hate speech in our schools. @mikecorbett1.bsky.social
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Huge turnout at our new teacher induction event in Glasgow today, with sessions on Digital Safety, the Probation year, Behaviour Management and Voicecare. #EduSky
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Congratulations to all young people receiving their National Qualitications results today - and to the teachers who got them there! The news sounds pretty positive so far… #ResultsDay
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
National Official, Mike Corbett, calls out Glasgow City Council for its pursuit of a parent for tens of thousands in legal costs: ‘The decision… will have a chilling effect on the willingness of ordinary citizens to challenge those in power.’ www.heraldscotland.com/news/2641702...
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Warning council's pursuit of volunteer could harm democracy
Glasgow City Council has demanded that the former leader of a volunteer parents group pay it almost £44,000.
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Maternity Action is asking new mothers about their financial situation during mat leave. They want to hear from women who were pregnant or on maternity, or any other kind of leave from work after birth or adoption, at any time since December 2024. www.surveymonkey.com/r/MaternityA...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join Education Support Partnerships free webinar with Faye McGuinness to learn how to recognise the signs of burnout, understand why it happens, and discover practical ways to recover. www.educationsupport.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
It was a busy week with activists travelling to TUC LGBT Conference in Brighton to represent NASUWT. If you would like to join one of our equality networks please get in touch: scotland@mail.nasuwt.org.uk
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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Thousands turned out in Edinburgh today - united against racism and prejudice. Afifa, an NASUWT activist, spoke powerfully at the rally - hate will not win.
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