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MUT Easter Recess

March 29, 2021 at 2:54 pm

MUT Easter Recess

As part of the Easter recess, the MUT will be closed on Thursday 1st, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th April 2021. The Union takes the opportunity to wish all educators Happy Easter – please stay safe while following all the directions and measures by the health authorities.

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Remote Working and Telework – a For.U.M. survey

March 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm

Remote Working and Telework – a For.U.M. survey

Forum Unions Maltin is hereby inviting members of the 14 Unions part of the confederation to complete this survey to have an insight about remote working and telework during this period. All information shall be handled in accordance with GDPR and results shall be published as collated data. The deadline for the submission of responses […]

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Research Study on Teachers’ Attitudes towards Inclusion Education in Malta

March 29, 2021 at 2:44 pm

Research Study on Teachers’ Attitudes towards Inclusion Education in Malta

As part of her Masters in Psychology (Educational Psychology) with the University of Malta, Davina Schembri is carrying out a study titled ‘Teachers’ Attitudes towards Inclusive Education in Malta’ and is collecting data through a short (less than 10 minutes) questionnaire. The anonymous questionnaire focuses on teachers’ attitudes, their perceived adequacy of support and their […]

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Extension of LOs inputting deadline

March 24, 2021 at 5:04 pm

Extension of LOs inputting deadline

Following feedback received from members, the MUT has requested DLAP to extend the reporting of LOs in State schools. Inputting deadline has now shifted to the end of April with schools then publishing this information on 10th May. The MUT will continue to monitor the situation closely.

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Trade dispute and directive on MATSEC VET deadlines

March 23, 2021 at 3:58 pm

Trade dispute and directive on MATSEC VET deadlines

The MUT has declared a trade dispute with the Ministry for Education regarding the directions by MATSEC to schools, particularly the deadlines on VET submissions and the increasing expectations on educators. Despite attempts to have the deadline shifted and due consideration given to educators and schools, MATSEC forged ahead with its expectations at the detriment […]

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MUT’s position on school hours and calendar unchanged

March 22, 2021 at 4:30 pm

MUT’s position on school hours and calendar unchanged

With reference to an interview with the Minister for Education published yesterday, the MUT assures all members that its position is unchanged with regards to school hours and the school calendar. A similar statement was issued last January in this respect – these will be untouched. The MUT would have expected, instead, that the Minister […]

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Attention: Educators still without a vaccine appointment

March 22, 2021 at 1:57 pm

Attention: Educators still without a vaccine appointment

MUT members who have not received an appointment for vaccinations are requested to fill the following form. Members who received an appointment but requested rescheduling and have not yet received the appointment are requested to fill the form as well and insert a comment. By filing the form you are giving your consent to have […]

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MUT reviewing National Cultural Policy as is affects educational sector – objection registered on major change

March 22, 2021 at 1:47 pm

MUT reviewing National Cultural Policy as is affects educational sector – objection registered on major change

The MUT communicated with the Ministry for Education regarding the National Cultural Policy 2021 currently being drafted. The union noted that this policy includes proposals which shall affect members in the educational sector represented by the MUT. Any changes would therefore need to be discussed and agreed upon with the union. One proposal in particular […]

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Directive to all educators on MATSEC VET material

March 17, 2021 at 4:57 pm

Directive to all educators on MATSEC VET material

The MUT is directing all educators to refrain from scanning or copying VET material to be provided through digital means to MATSEC. This is clearly beyond the duties of educators. The requested students’ work needs to be made available at their respective schools. MATSEC has also agreed with more flexibility regarding the deadline for VET […]

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