Edinburgh EIS

Morning message - we appreciate all of you 💙 Don't forget, even on Sundays, our helpline is open 24/7 for immediate, emotional support from qualified counsellors. 📞: 08000 562 561 📸 IG: @blackteachersconnect #Sunday #SundaySelfCare #TeacherWellbeing #MentalHealth

Should add, it's not just for parents. We would love to hear from teachers, support staff and, particularly, young people. Basically, if you're interested in education in Edinburgh, come along...

edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh… If you want to come along, book a ticket here. eventbrite.com/e/any-educatio…

Excessive teacher workload is unfair, unhealthy and unsustainable. Unsustainable workload is causing many teachers to consider leaving the profession. There are 7 days left for COSLA and the Scottish Government to commit to meaningfully and collegiately addressing workload. eis.org.uk/teacher-worklo…

See you here? Register at Anyeducationquestions.eventbrite.com

We’re now into the final week of the ballot and last date for posting is this Saturday 1st February. So, there is time left to post your vote back or to request a replacement if your yellow envelope has gone missing or not yet arrived.

Any Education Questions... Everyone interested in what's happening in Edinburgh's schools should come along next week chance to put questions to the people who are making the key decisions. Details below. Please register here: Anyeducationquestions.eventbrite.com

@EisAllan and I are here in Dublin representing @EISUnion at the @INTO_NI Conference on the Rights of Palestinian Children

We are up and running on Bluesky! Come over and say hello.😊 edinburgheis.bsky.social

Glasgow teachers - time to make your voice heard. I don't know a single colleague who isn't feeling the effects of the cuts. Strike action is always a last resort, but we're on our knees. Look out for your yellow envelope & post your ballot. Don't have one - ballot@eis.org.uk

The yellow envelopes are arriving! ✉️ Vote yes ✅️ to protect teacher jobs in Glasgow and get that ballot to the post box 🔴🏃‍♂️ Always keeping Thorntree up to date. @EISGlasgow @EISUnion

@EISGlasgow Folks...my yellow envelopes has arrived and ballot paper will be in post when I go out later. It's so important we all post our voting papers. I'm voting Yes to industrial action and hope you will too but whatever you think...VOTE!

🌟 New Wellbeing Resource! 🌟 We've put together this reflective exercise with ideas to help you re-charge that can be used throughout the day. ✨ Which ones resonate with you the most? Let us know! ow.ly/2ryu50UBUnm #Wellbeing #EduTwitter

Be on the lookout for your ballot and return it promptly to make your voice heard! Ballots are set to arrive today for Glasgow members. If you haven't received yours by Thursday, 9th January, contact ballot@EIS.org.uk for a replacement. #TeachersMakeGlasgow

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As we kick off the new year, here's a reminder that we're here for you - every day, throughout 2024. We offer a free and confidential helpline, available for all teachers and education staff. Call us, we'll listen 💙 📞: 08000 562 561 #Wellbeing #Teachers #SchoolStaff