JNC Internet Issues- SSTA 2

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Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers
To: Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers
On: 31 March 2026
Report by
Joint Secretary (Teachers’ Side)
Internet Issues
1. Background
Over recent months schools have had to contend with desperately slow internet
speeds/web pages not loading which has resulted in fragmented learning and teaching.
These issues have caused stress for teachers and learners, particularly those involved
in national assignment work.
At time of writing, it is unclear whether these issues have been resolved.  The following
response provided to schools is the only update on record at present:
“We are aware of issues accessing Internet within schools (such as slow speeds,
pages not loading etc). We are working on this as with our suppliers.”
2. Recommendation
 Management to note the above report.
 The teachers’ side advises that this situation cannot continue and must be resolved 
as a matter of urgency.