Where the private sector, or anyone else, has skills, knowledge and resources that can help to deliver a high quality of education and to raise standards, we should use them. Estelle Morris Read Quote
My focus and that of all members of the Government responsible for delivering services to the public is to make sure that the public sector can use all the skills it needs to do the job the public wants it to do. Estelle Morris Read Quote
By creating useful job descriptions and making clear what qualifications should be expected, the Department aims to help improve schools’ ability to recruit the right people. Estelle Morris Read Quote
My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term. Estelle Morris Read Quote
The need for improved technical support in schools has expanded as the Government and schools have increased their investment in information and communications technologies. Estelle Morris Read Quote
I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work with us towards achieving that goal. Estelle Morris Read Quote
I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure. Estelle Morris Read Quote
There is a shortage of teachers but the January 2001 schools census showed that teacher numbers were at their highest level than at any time since 1984 – and 11,000 higher than 1997. Estelle Morris Read Quote
