Teachers» union conferences are arguing that schools in England should only employ qualified teachers. (bbc.com)
Commenting on Nick Clegg's announcement that the Liberal Democrats will insist all schools employ qualified teachers and follow a core curriculum, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «Children and young people are entitled to be taught by a qualified teacher and to follow a broad and balanced national curriculum. (politics.co.uk)
This seems to highlight one of the most fundamental differences between free schools and regular state schools - there is no obligation to employ qualified teachers in England's free schools. (bbc.co.uk)