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The Association of Teachers and Lecturers in Sandwell ü
for three years the only professional association website
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the thinking person’s alternative |
last update: Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
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Education is what survives when what has been learned has been
forgotten. B. F. Skinner 1904 – 1990 Photo: Rosita, Schaaflicht ATL Sandwell EXTRA Just like the proverbial iceberg, ATL
Sandwell’s website contains much that is hidden. To access more pages, simply subscribe to
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join ATL on line
The TES says:x “Morning Star-reading
socialist firebrands can join the NUT. Bearded sandal wearers can join the NASUWT, and
those who enjoy breaking in sensible shoes at village fetes can join ATL.” TES 7th April 2006 |
DCFS news For the latest news from
Ed Ball’s Department for Children, Schools and Families click here Single Status Read the background and overview in
Sandwell and guidance for members involved click here Members can subscribe
to the regular email bulletin which contains links to the very latest news on
single status and equal pay claims in Sandwell. click to find out
more ATL’s education acronym
collection click here to read from AALA to YSS and find out what
they mean! HLTA All you ever wanted to know about the standards
for higher level teaching assistants and more click here ü Meetings What NOT to do in
meetings 1 side A4 pdf format. ATL is affiliated to no political party However, you may find this plain guide to political
systems enlightening, confusing or amusing. Getting connected to the ATL professional network is the title of our new A4 to encourage ict refuseniks. To gently encourage a colleague into the 21st
century click here,
print out and talk it through with them.
We have resources from the ULR fund to give
appropriate one-to-one support. Planning offsite visits? First, contact your
school’s Educational Visits Co-ordinator.
Second, view the
latest guidelines for such activities click
here Third, contact
Christina Grange, who is Sandwell’s Offsite / Out of Hours Health &
Safety Co-ordinator 0121 569 8152 Who is ATL in Sandwell? Support staff, teachers and headteachers are in membership. Together we: ·
are the smallest of the recognised teacher unions which offers
membership to all who are involved in delivering the curriculum. ·
respect members’ views; ·
support individuals; ·
make available free publications; ·
run excellent training courses; ·
have a dedicated phone line and messaging service. Are you a Support Staff Member and confused about pay
scales? click for help ATL members’ charter When receiving support
from ATL, this is the document which explains our
guiding principles. click here In Sandwell, our vision
is to: ·
encourage members to access the excellent range of ATL sponsored research materials and training courses. ·
offer members support in professional and employment matters ·
refer members to appropriate regional and national support. ·
represent the views of members in collective negotiations and
policy development with Sandwell local authority. ·
work in partnership with other professional associations and
agencies for the benefit of education professionals and young people |
Every member has been sent ATL’s Education and Training Programme directory, viewable
online, with a range of courses which may well meet your professional
needs. I encourage you to look through
this handy A5 booklet with your performance management or similar procedure
in mind. Courses can be paid for
schools as part of your professional training and development. Application
form downloadable here Pay scales for teachers from 1st September 2008 click
here and choose from leadership, post threshold, unqualified etc etc. Part-time teachers pay The methodology used to calculate your actual hours worked will be
subject to a new formula from 1st September. To download a fact sheet on the new
arrangements click
here School Teachers Pay and
Conditions Document is the 223 page document
which governs the employment of teachers in most schools. To access this document click here Warning: Some Academies have chosen to
write heir own. TESsummary for ATL’s
very own highly selective take Teachernet To find the latest updates on the Teachernet website click here Contact details for all Sandwell’s neighbouring ATL branches click here Big Brother bother? ATL’s advice about what’s acceptable and what’s
not: A4 legal
advice Cultural Calendar 2008 Important religious and festival days click 1 side A4 What do OfSTED lesson observation gradings
mean? click here for A4 pdf downloadable
sheet. Working elsewhere If you are working
with other schools, you might find these principles useful. Is your school the sick capital of Sandwell? To view the league table
of days lost in Sandwell schools through illness, click here What do you want to do
when you leave school? In around half an hour this DVD
explains the changes to the TPS Teachers’ Pension
Scheme. Watch it in the comfort of
your own home or arrange a lunch time showing for colleagues. It could seriously help you plan for your
future. To borrow a copy contact the
branch office. |
Need to contact ATL
for advice? branch office 0845 370 2213 twenty-four hour message service at local rate call. Robert Hall Branch Secretary mobile 07890 118993 or click here for other contacts Start here for: ·
professional development opportunities ·
email bulletin delivered to your
desktop ·
personal help for ATL members Contact addresses 020 7930 6441 WC2N 5RD Branch office 0845 370 2213 WS4 2HU Sandwell Local
Authority Children
and Young People's Services Shaftesbury House B70 9LT Personnel Department 0121 569 8170 Paymaster Services:
Salaries 0121 569 3300 ATL Pensions Enquiries 020 7782 1600 Jobs in Sandwell
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