The Latest Breaking News from ShirleyAnne Somerville

Minister in plea to unions to return to talks as Scottish teachers stage strike

Members of the EIS have walked out across the country, forcing the closure of schools.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Teachers across Edinburgh to go on strike today after latest pay offer rejected

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will walk out after refusing an improved pay deal tabled by the Scottish Government.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 24, 2022

Teachers across Scotland to go on strike today after latest pay offer rejected

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will walk out after refusing an improved pay deal tabled by the Scottish Government.

Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022

Teachers in Scotland offered new pay deal in bid to avoid strike and keep classrooms open

The new offer of a 6.85 per cent increase falls short of the 10 per cent demanded by education unions.

Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022

Teachers’ 10 per cent pay claim unaffordable, says Education Secretary

THE 10 per cent pay award being sought by teachers is “unaffordable” and will impact the rest of the education budget if it goes ahead, the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2022

Senior college bosses warned principal's suspension 'could ruin' the institution

A letter leaked to Lanarkshire Live reveals senior execs were concerned about working conditions and impact on health and wellbeing

Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022

Dargavel parents accuse John Swinney of 'punting' school capacity saga on to education secretary

Despite Swinney confirming he was willing to meet parents, a Scottish Government email said Shirley-Anne Somerville will be "taking this forward".

Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022

Teacher strikes not inevitable says minister as enhanced pay offer indicated

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government is “absolutely determined” to find alternative funding for the teacher pay deal.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2022

Teacher strike in Scotland could be prevented if 'additional funding' is found, claims SNP minister

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has insisted school closures caused by strikes were "not inevitable".

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

Risk fear in rollout of 1,140 childcare hours for Scots parents

The call was made amid concern over staffing capacity

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022