Commenting on a speech by leader in which he set out Labour’s
commitment to developing a National Education
Service, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the
NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union, said:
“The NASUWT looks forward to continuing to engage
constructively with the on the development of its
National Education Service.
“It is clear that the absence of any strategic direction
for the education system under the current Government’s
academisation programme is letting down children, young people
and the hard working staff in our schools. We therefore welcome
the ’s work to forge an
alternative way forward for our education system.
“The NASUWT has identified the need for greater investment
in and focus on professional development and learning
opportunities for employees throughout their working lives.
However, too many employers still fail to step up the plate.
“Ironically, the education service is one of the worst
sectors in this regard. Teachers continually report to the NASUWT
that they fail to get access to the training they need or to even
engage their employers’ interest in the issue. The NASUWT has
long called for a statutory entitlement for all teachers to
high-quality ongoing training and development.
“In order to examine these issues comprehensively, the
needs of those responsible for educating the next generation of
working people must be given high priority in the Commission’s
work.”
