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13. LEARNING REPRESENTATIVES*CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED*PROTOCOL FOR EIS LEARNING REPRESENTATIVESLearning Representatives (LRs) work at two levels within the EIS. At multi-establishmentlevel the objective is that there should be around 50 LRs working within the framework ofEIS local associations. This includes LRs working within both school and FE sector withineach local authority area. At establishment level, the objective is that there should be oneEIS LR within each school and each further education college. Larger schools and FEcolleges have the option of additional LRs. The protocol for EIS LRs at multi-establishmentlevel is set out below. The protocol for LRs at establishment level is set out on pages 38-40.LEARNING REPRESENTATIVES WORKING AT MULTI ESTABLISHMENT LEVELNumber of Learning RepresentativesThe objective is that there should be 50 LRs working within the framework of the EIS localassociation. The numbers, broadly pro rata in terms of membership levels within localassociations, are as follows: Aberdeen City (2), Aberdeenshire (2), Angus (1), Argyll & Bute(1), Clackmannan (1), Dumfries & Galloway (1), Dundee (1), East Ayrshire (1), EastDunbartonshire (1), East Lothian (1), East Renfrewshire (1), Edinburgh (4), Falkirk (1), Fife(3), Glasgow (5), Highland (2), Inverclyde (1), Midlothian (1), Moray (1), North Ayrshire (1),North Lanarkshire (3), Orkney (1), Perth & Kinross (1), Renfrewshire (2), Scottish Borders(1), Shetland (1), South Ayrshire (1), South Lanarkshire (3), Stirling (1), WestDunbartonshire (1), West Lothian (2), Western Isles (1). LRs will be drawn from both theschool and the FE sectors. From time to time additional LRs will be appointed, followingconsultation with the local associations concerned and with the approval of the NationalExecutive Committee of the EIS.The Role of Learning RepresentativesEIS LRs are appointed within a framework established by the UK Government, ScottishGovernment, TUC and STUC and have the rights and entitlements of LRs as set out in therelevant legislation and ACAS Code.EIS LRs are subject broadly to the Standards for Learning Representatives set out by theTUC and specifically to the “Standards for EIS Learning Representatives”. An LR does notfulfil the same role as a local association negotiator. For example, CPD and PRD policymatters which require to be agreed with the Authority do not fall within the remit of the LR.LRs, consistent with the terms of the national and local EIS constitutions, will promote thequality of teacher professional development within the authority area where they work. Thiswill include liaison on issues related to professional development with the local associationExecutive/Committee of Management, with the local authority and other employers, andwith all providers of teacher and lecturer professional development. LRs will also providesupport for EIS members in accessing, planning and managing professional development.LRs working at a multi-establishment level will also liaise closely with LRs working at thelevel of the school or college.LRs are required to adhere to the rules and regulations of the EIS as set out in theConstitution of the EIS, to perform their duties consistent with the national and localConstitutions of the EIS and to adhere to the “Standards for EIS Learning Representatives”.LRs will work in a flexible manner with all appropriate stakeholders committed to thequality professional development agenda for teachers. These include local authority andScottish Government representatives, teachers who are members of other unions and36September 2012