SNCT Handbook

The Pay and Conditions of Service for teachers and associated professionals employed by Scottish Councils is set out in the SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service.

The Handbook came into effect on 1 August 2007 and has been issued to LNCT Joint Secretaries. From 1 August 2007 the Handbook replaced the current Conditions of Service and all previously issued SNCT Circulars.

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Next SNCT Meeting

Wednesday 14th May 2025 

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About the SNCT

SNCT is a tripartite body comprising members from teaching organisations, Local Authorities, and the Scottish Government.

The 2001 teachers' agreement, A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century, introduced a new negotiating framework for teachers pay and conditions of service.

The SNCT is chaired jointly by representatives from each side

  • Des Morris (Chair, Teachers Side)
  • Councillor Katie Hagmann (Chair, Employers Side)
  • Orlando Heijmer-Mason  (Chair, Scottish Government)

They are supported by 3 Joint Secretaries:

  • Stuart Brown (Teachers Side)
  • Stuart Bain (Employers Side)
  • David Leitch (Joint Secretary, Scottish Government)

The SNCT merged the 2 standing working groups Conditions of Service and the Review of Local Negotiating Committees into the SNCT Support Group The remit of this group can be found here.

Dental Tourism from the UK to Turkey: Why Is It Preferred?

In current years, there was a widespread increase in the number of patients visiting from the UK to Turkey for dental treatment. This phenomenon has contributed to the rapid boom of the 'dental tourism' sector. But why do British patients select Turkey for dental care? Here are the primary reasons in the back of this trend: dental treatment in turkey

1. Cost Advantage

Dental treatment inside the UK is quite expensive. Procedures such as implants, zirconium crowns, and root canals include high prices in private clinics. In Turkey, these remedies are offered at 50-70% lower costs in comparison to the UK. Moreover, many clinics provide less costly medical tourism programs that consist of flights and lodging.

2. High-Quality Treatment and Modern Clinics

Dental clinics in Turkey are prepared with contemporary generation and provide services that meet worldwide requirements. Many clinics keep certifications diagnosed in Europe and the US and are controlled by means of skilled dentists. Additionally, the materials utilized in remedies observe worldwide requirements, supplying sufferers lengthy-lasting answers.

3. Comprehensive Treatment in a Short Time

Securing a dental appointment in the UK can take months because of NHS ready instances and excessive non-public hospital costs, leading many human beings to put off their remedies. In Turkey, patients can entire complete dental remedies inside a few days and go back home. This rapid manner is mainly tremendous for people with busy work schedules.

4. Combining Treatment with a Holiday

Turkey is not only an appealing destination for dental treatment however additionally gives splendid tourism possibilities. British patients can revel in a holiday whilst receiving their dental care, making it a pleasing experience. Cities such as Antalya, Istanbul, and Izmir are popular locations that offer both modern-day dental clinics and first rate holiday studies.

5. Satisfaction and Recommendations

Many British sufferers who've obtained dental remedy in Turkey go back home happy, enhancing phrase-of-mouth advertising. Social media systems, patient evaluations, and boards have helped establish Turkey’s popularity as a dependable destination for dental tourism.

Conclusion

The growing variety of patients travelling from the United Kingdom to Turkey for dental remedy demonstrates the success of Turkey's healthcare tourism quarter. With each financial and first-rate medical services, Turkey has become one of the most preferred nations for dental tourism global. The enterprise is expected to grow even similarly inside the coming years.

2024 to 2025 Pay Agreement

At the SNCT on 2 October 2024, a pay offer was agreed. Details of the agreement can be found here.