Teacher Support Network Chief Executive Julian Stanley spoke up for teachers and lecturers working with the 14-19 age group, saying that they are currently faced with a series of ill-health-inducing reforms. We need your support
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Julian Stanley calls for more support during 14-19 change 25 June 2009— Teacher Support Network contributes oral evidence to select committee18 June 2009—On Wednesday 17 June, Teacher Support Network gave oral evidence to the House of Commons Children’s Schools and Families evidence session on Allegations Against Schools Staff. Continue Reading Tackling discrimination in schools11 June 2009—News emerged this week that staff members in a boarding school in Wales have won their fight for equal pension rights. Continue Reading Dealing with disruptive pupilsThe Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill (ASCL Bill) entered parliament last year and contains legislative changes that could affect teacher restraint and the use of force. The Bill is currently awaiting approval but proposes new powers on searching for alcohol, drugs and stolen items in schools. Continue Reading Campaign steps up on Diplomas as student numbers triple7 April 2009—Teacher Support Network has called for more tailored 14-19 Diplomas training and preparation time to cater for a rapid increase in student numbers due this September. Continue Reading Straight Talking24 March 2009—This week, the Local Government Association (LGA) has urged local councils to ditch the jargon in order to improve communication with local people. Continue Reading The path to better health and wellbeing in education19 February 2009—It is widely accepted that health and wellbeing problems are prevalent in the UK education workforce in particular among the teaching profession. However, there has been considerable debate over the best solutions to these problems. As a result, Teacher Support Network has undertaken research and stakeholder consultation in order to make informed recommendations in this debate. Our findings are presented in this document. Continue Reading |
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