I am a former high school teacher. I taught maths and information technology and was head of my department at the end of my teaching career. I worked hard to earn my honours degree as well as my teaching qualification from London University.
Unlike the fee-paying schools, the schools I taught in were all in disadvantaged areas, first in London before coming to Worcester. One of the most important decisions I made as head of department was to teach children who struggled and had fallen behind and I insisted that these childen - and not just the more able children - had the best teachers available.
I am really alarmed by what is now happening in our schools. The Tory-led coalition government has promoted the proliferation of academies and free schools and allowed them to appoimt unqualified teachers.
This is no way to raise standards and give our children the skills needed to grow our country's economy.
I have signed a petition to oppose the use of UNQUALIFIED TEACHERS in our schools. If you agree, please click here and show your support.
Unlike the fee-paying schools, the schools I taught in were all in disadvantaged areas, first in London before coming to Worcester. One of the most important decisions I made as head of department was to teach children who struggled and had fallen behind and I insisted that these childen - and not just the more able children - had the best teachers available.
I am really alarmed by what is now happening in our schools. The Tory-led coalition government has promoted the proliferation of academies and free schools and allowed them to appoimt unqualified teachers.
This is no way to raise standards and give our children the skills needed to grow our country's economy.
I have signed a petition to oppose the use of UNQUALIFIED TEACHERS in our schools. If you agree, please click here and show your support.