Curriculum For Excellence: Unions divided over implementation

EIS: Largest teaching union had reservations regarding investment and training, but used its vote on the management board to say it should go ahead this year. Motions at its annual conference regarding taking action have not been pursued.

Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association: Has between 7,000 and 8,000 members. It has a seat on the board and was the only member to vote for a delay in implementation. Members voted for an indicative ballot for industrial action short of a strike, but that has not gone ahead.

The National Association of Schoolmasters' Union of Women Teachers: Also has concerns about the curriculum, but does not have a seat on the board and, therefore, has no vote.

Association of Heads and Deputes in Scotland: Represents primary headteachers. Supportive of principles of curriculum and did not vote for a delay.

School Leaders Scotland: Represents secondary school heads. Voted for curriculum to go ahead as planned.

The Assoication of teachers and Lecturers: Does not have a seat on the management board.