The MUT is issuing the following clarification re School Based Assessment. Whilst individual schools are drafting and implementing assessment policies, these cannot impinge upon the basic principles behind SBA or introduce new practices at school level which are not agreed upon at national level. Whilst the following list is not comprehensive, SBA should be a […]

The MUT refers to temporary absence leave introduced in the new Sectoral Agreement of State schools and in the Collective Agreement of Church Schools. The MUT clarifies that this leave can be availed of by all educators after obtaining the respective permission of management. This permission shall not be refused without a valid reason. If […]

The MUT is a partner in an ERASMUS project proposal – DATA LEAD. If you are a school leader, we appreciate if you can fill a questionnaire about the project objectives here This survey is part of a study aimed at identifying the needs of school senior management regarding the enhancement of competencies for implementing […]

An MUT delegation is attending training as part of the project – APRES COVID: European Sectoral Social Partners in Education Addressing Psychosocial Risks for an Equitable and Sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. A case-study visit was carried out in Malta in January 2025.   APRES COVID is a two-year social dialogue project, seeking to […]

As part of its remit to provide professional educational experiences, Fondazzjoni Sagħtar has launched six new short courses for adults. The face-to-face courses, aimed at educators, parents and the general public, include themes such as the use of drama in education; Maltese for foreigners; helping children thrive at school; mindfulness and wellbeing; Artificial Intelligence and […]

The MUT refers to yesterday’s circular issued by the Education Ministry (ref PS 08/2025 of 4th March 2025) which effectively supersedes the previous circular on communication with media (ref DES 28/2024) and other previous communications. In the new circular, the Ministry refers to the central government policies as the only ones applicable to employees in […]

The MUT offices shall be closed on 3rd and 4th March 2025. Offices shall reopen on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Any inconvenience is regretted.

This is to clarify that attendance of all students during Year 11 exams shall be in accordance with the examination timetables. All year 11 students shall attend school only for the respective examinations.

The MUT congratulates Mr Stephen Cachia and the new committee for their appointments in the Church Schools Association. The Union worked closely with CSA during negotiations of the new agreement for Church Schools and is looking forward to continue the collaboration. The MUT thanks Fr Jimmy Bartolo for his work in the CSA and in […]