Monthly Archives: November 2010

To all NASUWT members in England For information only to members in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Dear Member, Today the Coalition Government issued a White Paper entitled the ‘Importance of Teaching.’ The proposals in the White Paper have profound … Continue reading →

When the Tories left office in 1997: * 55% of 16 year olds left school without five good GCSEs; * more than 50% of 11 year olds left primary schools without having reached the expected standards in English and in … Continue reading →

Commenting on the statements from the Secretary of State in advance of the publication of the Education White Paper today, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, said: “We are today witnessing a vicious assault by … Continue reading →

The much anticipated October Newsletter is out in a pigeon hole near you! Beat the crowds around the kitchenette in the staff room and download your copy to read at your leisure. Take it home and show your family, maybe … Continue reading →

Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union, has written to the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove challenging the Chancellor’s assertion that the education budget was ‘protected’ in the recent Comprehensive Spending Review announcement and … Continue reading →