Position statements address the key issues of the moment and are agreed by National Council to:

• Help local groups when discussing issues with their education directorate
• Set out, openly, what the AHDS perspective is on issues
• To allow National Executive members to engage with key players with the support of knowing the positions they are taking are representative of member’s perspectives from around Scotland

All agreed position statements we have so far are available below. Please note the policy statements marked with an asterisk are currently under review so will be temporarily unavailable.

This list will be added to when new positions are agreed. If you have any questions or if you feel we should have a position on an issue not listed please contact your National Council representative.


School and Pupil Issues  

• Effective multi-agency working - Delivering Integrated Childrens' Services_May 2007
  
• Class Size_Apr 2012
  
• Nurture groups_Nov 2008
  
• Inclusion Jun 2009
  
• The Case for Nursery Teachers 2011
  
• School Improvement Planning Apr 2012
  
• Reduced Class Contact Time_Apr 2008
  

Career Issues

• National Structure to Clarify Career Progression to School Leader Posts_Apr 2008*
  
• Impact of school closure on staff_Apr 2012
  
• Job Sizing_Dec 2011
  
• Current proposed pension changes Apr 2012
  
• Surplus Deputes and Principal Teachers Apr 2012
  
• GTCS Professional Update Scheme Apr 2013
  

Other Issues

• Initial Teacher Education  Jun 2012
  
• Managing supportive and challenging Quality Improvement in schools  Apr 2012
  
• Local Authority support for school leaders Dec 2006
  
• Protection of Management Time Nov 2008
  
• School leaders represented on national policy development groups_Apr 2008
  
• Bidding for resources Nov 2008
  
• Role of LEAs Nov 2008