Sentences with phrase «concerned head teacher»
Concerns Head teachers are concerned at the poor state of the schools estate as a result of years of under - investment in the maintenance and refurbishment of school buildings and infrastructure assets.
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The head at Cooper Lane was concerned that with only one male teacher out of a staff of 24, that there were few positive male role models for pupils.
Tony Newman, another head teacher, agreed with the justification and expressed his concerns: «As a head for 17 years, I will lose money, and that isn't right.
In their letter to Merryl Tisch, chancellor of the state Board of Regents, and state Education Commissioner John King Jr., state United Teachers president Richard Ianuzzi and Michael Mulgrew, head of the city teachers union, stressed those cTeachers president Richard Ianuzzi and Michael Mulgrew, head of the city teachers union, stressed those cteachers union, stressed those concerns.
This is something which has been very well documented and mourned in a report from the National Academy of Sciences that was issued by a committee headed by Norman Augustine just a few months ago and this report — which is called «he Gathering Storm» — lays out in some detail the concern that that [leaves us] with a long hole over the next couple of decades, because of weaknesses in [the] way we fund basic physical sciences, the way we are training people to do physical sciences, the way we treat science in elementary and high - school programs — all of those factors, the way we pay teachers, the way we use the patent system where we try to provide incentives in some of the physical sciences; we are losing our leadership gradually to other countries, especially in Europe and [of] particular concern in Asia, where the rise of science in, particularly China, to a certain extent India and other parts of Southeast Asia, are cause for long - term concern.
A campaign charity is calling for parents to have more power to voice concerns about a school and demand the removal of head teachers.
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has raised concerns about future funding for schools in England ahead of next weeks Spending Review.
Debbie Tuckwood, CICM Head of Education and Professional Development, is concerned that while some learners may be happy with distance learning, they miss out on the interaction with their peers and teacher: «People generally learn better from each other,» she explains.
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), the National Education Union (NEU), UCAC and Voice, set out their concerns about the «adverse impact that teachers» pay is having on teacher supplyTeachers (NAHT), the National Education Union (NEU), UCAC and Voice, set out their concerns about the «adverse impact that teachers» pay is having on teacher supplyteachers» pay is having on teacher supply».
campaign has since been organised by head teachers in West Sussex in order to put forward their concerns about lack of funding for schools.
Wilshaw said: «Too often this is what inspectors see all the time — they go into secondary schools and because head teachers are so concerned about filling their sixth forms to ensure that their budgets are strong, they will give the wrong advice to youngsters and be selfish in their careers advice.
The report raised concerns that the supply of new head teachers is declining just as the demand is set to increase, citing plans to create 500 free schools, which will require new executive head roles in multi academy trusts.
Just down the road at Marriotts School, head teacher Patrick Marshall has a different concern.
Negligent attitudes A BSIA survey of head teachers, deputy heads, teaching staff, bursars and administrators from nearly 100 schools across the UK last year proved concerning, with attitudes to sensitive disposal appearing somewhat negligent.
This will pass in time, but if you are concerned, make sure that you are comfortable talking to the teachers or the head about any worries you may have.
A further 74 per cent of teaching staff claim they have already heard head teachers express concern over funding, while 59 per cent are implementing or due to introduce bigger class sizes to accommodate funding cuts.
However, many head teachers have voiced concerns that this may have a negative effect on exam performance.
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has called on the government to give reassurances to UK pupils who are concerned for their futures following the UK's vote to leave the European Union (EU).
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) general secretary Russell Hobby wrote an open letter to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan, expressing concern over funding cuts, ahead of the government's Spending Review.
«The Chancellor must use his Spring Statement to respond to the concerns of parents, head teachers, teachers and support staff and invest in our children and young people.
In 2012 a BSIA survey of head teachers, deputy heads, teaching staff, bursars and administrators from nearly 100 schools across the UK proved somewhat concerning; attitudes to sensitive disposal appeared to be somewhat negligent.
Something like, «Shake your head if you remember the ABC grading program we used last year,» gives teachers a chance to voice a little concern and laugh off some frustration.
Two associations, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the National Association for School Business Managers (NASBM), have raised concerns over plans to reduce «per place funding» for mainstream schools with special units from # 10,000 to # 6,000.
After she tended to more immediate concerns in her home, Díaz, the head of the 40,000 - member Asociación de Maestros de Puerto Rico, had thousands of members of her teacher's union to think about.
Mr Whiteman continues: «I'd be very surprised indeed if you hadn't heard from a head teacher or a parent expressing concerns about school funding over the last few months.»
A study published by the Future Leaders Trust (FLT) has found that an extra 1,000 head teachers are likely to be needed over the next five years, causing further concerns in the school leadership recruitment shortage.
And in a meeting for South L.A. teachers, the area's leader, Ingrid Villeda, expressed concerns that the district would replace veteran instructors with inexperienced young ones — including some of the 500 new teachers headed to Los Angeles under a $ 20 - million grant to Teach for America, a nonprofit based in New York.
The head teachers, writing a joint letter to MPs, say they are concerned about «being placed in the unwanted position of having to ask parents for regular financial contributions in order to prop up our devastated budgets».
Labour's shadow education secretary Angela Rayner said the government «needs to start listening to head teachers and concerned parents».
Russell Hobby, from the National Association of Head Teachers, said his members were «concerned about the detrimental impact these proposals could have for both safeguarding and health and safety in the schools in this trust».
Head teachers are concerned that from September, when all pupils in the first three years can have a free meal, it will be much harder to get eligible families to come forward to show they are poor enough to qualify.
Jules White, a West Sussex head teacher who co-ordinated letters sent to 2.5 million parents over school funding concerns, says too often schools policy has been sidetracked by «dubious ideological pursuits» or «tinkering around the edges».
The NAHT says it has had many calls from head teachers across the country concerned by this year's marking.
Brian Lightman, leader of the ASCL head teachers» union, said his greatest concern was about the proposed syllabus changes.
Sir Michael warned that there had been a «sudden and steep decline in these schools» - and that the inspections and talks with head teachers revealed evidence of «grave concern».
If you have concerns about your reviewer, ask your head teacher to put alternative arrangements in place.
«We also specifically urged head teachers and governing bodies to listen to concerns from parents or carers and, when appointing suppliers, to ensure that value for money is taken into account.»
Head teacher Tim Smith says the old school logbooks record concerns about coping with much earlier waves of Italian immigrants.
The DfE's own research found that classroom teachers and «middle leaders» worked 54.4 hours on average during the reference week, and that heads are «concerned about increasing workload which has a detrimental effect on the quality of teaching and teachers» wellbeing».
The National Association of Head Teachers is concerned that schools might lose funding as an unintended consequence of introducing free school meals for the first three years of primary school.
Mr White, a West Sussex head teacher who has co-ordinated letters sent to 2.5 million parents over school funding concerns, says that whoever is education secretary needs to make a priority of teacher supply and funding.
And head teachers say they are concerned about the scale of pressure being placed on pupils, due to the high stakes nature of these new exams.
Aaron Pallas, a professor at Columbia University's Teachers College, told Taylor that de Blasio's reticence on school improvement, a heightened concern among residents, could «reflect that the mayor doesn't have a distinct vision for the schools heading into a possible second term.»
His inquiry found evidence that concerns had already been raised, including an internal council email about claims that head teachers had been «hounded out... as a result of organised community action focused on a group of Muslim governors».
Geoff Barton, leader of the ASCL head teachers» union, said this was a «step in the right direction and an acknowledgment of the huge level of concern around the country on this issue».
And there were suggestions this could mean replacing head teachers where there were concerns about standards.
«These figures prove that the vast majority of parents are satisfied with their child's school and are confident that a concern they raise with the head teacher will be dealt with effectively and professionally.»
Sir Michael acknowledged head teachers» concerns, said he had loved being a head teacher and looked back on his time in the role with «deep, deep nostalgia».
Sir Michael Wilshaw used a speech to head teachers to address concerns about the current Ofsted system head on.
The National Association of Head Teachers called for sustained support for school leaders who raised concerns about extremism, and more local oversight to identify issues «before they become crises».