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The Latest Breaking News from ShirleyAnne Somerville

SNP rebels should ‘question’ whether they want to stay in party, says Somerville

Nine SNP MSPs rebelled against the whip to vote against gender reforms passed in December.

The Independent UK

SNP/Green Government warned of "massive" council tax rises if teacher cuts blocked

Council chiefs have sounded the alarm over Government plans to halt cuts in teacher posts

Daily Record

Teachers to receive 'no new offer' from Scottish Government after talks with unions

Scottish Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said “no new offer” for teachers would come from the Scottish government following talks…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

The National (Scotland)

Changes to children's rights bill taking longer than hoped after Supreme Court ruling

IT is taking longer than anyone hoped to incorporate a UN treaty on children’s rights into law, a minister has said, but talks with the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh teachers form picket lines in fresh round of strikes with more planned

Teachers across the capital have walked out today, January 25, to mark the halfway point of a 16-day programme of industrial action as unions and the Scottish Government continue to thrash out talks regarding an improved pay offer

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon attacks 'staggering hypocrisy' of Tories over teacher strikes

NICOLA Sturgeon has branded the Tories “hypocrites” over their attacks on Scottish teacher strikes while similar action in England “looms”.

The National (Scotland)

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Nearly 90 Dumfries and Galloway teacher jobs re-advertised after failing to be filled

Two posts were advertised three times with a number of others having to be advertised twice

Daily Record

EXCLUSIVE: South Lanarkshire College sacks principal over 'gross misconduct'

It’s one in a series of damning allegations that have emerged against the college in the last 12 months

Daily Record

Minister accused of ‘inaction’ as Scottish teachers continue strike action

Scottish Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has said the 10% demand from unions is unaffordable.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end pay dispute with teachers

Teaching unions Scotland began a rolling 16-day programme of strike action on Monday in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Daily Record

Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end teachers’ pay dispute

The First Minister spoke out as a fresh wave of industrial action in Scotland’s schools got underway.

The Independent UK

Glasgow schools closed today as teachers take part in strike action over pay dispute

Schools in Glasgow will be closed today as part of 16 days of rolling strike action across the country. Teachers will be walking out as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

Glasgow Live

Schools in Glasgow and East Lothian close as teachers take further strike action

The action is going ahead after talks on Thursday involving the Scottish Government, local authority leaders and teaching unions failed to resolve the issue.

Daily Record

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The Independent UK

Teaching union warns of more strike action after pay talks fail

The Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association said it will meet next week to discuss new dates for walkouts.

Insider UK

Scottish teacher strikes to go ahead next week after no new pay offer made

Starting Monday, union members will take action in two local authority areas each day

Daily Record

Teacher strikes to go ahead across Scotland next week as no new pay offer made

The Scottish government has branded the union's demands as unaffordable after they rejected a 7% pay rise.

Daily Record

Scotland teachers strike explained as schools to close during two-day walkout

Here's what to know about the latest industrial action.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh teacher strikes to go ahead this week unless last-ditch offer accepted

Both primary and secondary schools in the capital are set to close this week unless a last-minute agreement is struck between Scottish Government officials and teaching unions

Insider UK

Last-ditch talks taking place to avoid teacher strikes

Staff are preparing to walkout of primary schools on Tuesday and secondary schools the day after

The Independent UK

Last-ditch talks to take place in bid to avoid teacher strikes

Negotiations between unions and the Scottish Government will take place on Monday ahead of planned strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Shirley-Anne Somerville: There is scope for compromise in dispute with teachers

The Education Secretary spoke after ‘constructive and helpful’ talks with the teaching unions on Friday.

Daily Record

Delay in expanding free school meals to all Scots primary pupils branded 'shameful'

SNP ministers had previously pledged that all primary pupils would be offered free school meals by the end of 2022.

Daily Record

Free school meals to be extended to older pupils in receipt of new Scottish Child Payment

Scottish Child Payment is worth £100 every four weeks for eligible families with children up to the age of 16.

Daily Record

Scottish Government 'failing children' by watering down free school meal plans

Despite pledging to bring in free school meals for all P6 and P7s, ministers have now said the measure will be means-tested.

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