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photo© Casey Bisson The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said. Peter Drucker 1909 – 2005 ATL Sandwell EXTRA Just like the proverbial iceberg, ATL Sandwell’s website contains much that is hidden. To access more pages, simply subscribe to our regular email bulletin Sandwell Branch Meetings Autumn term 2008 Thursday 9^th October 4.15 p.m. Table 54 -The Lakeside restaurant & pub, Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury B69 2BH. Spring term 2009 Wednesday 4^th February 4.15 p.m. Summer term 2009 Thursday 30^th April 4.15 p.m. – including annual general meeting Sandwell Branch Committee Meetings Autumn term 2008 Tuesday 11^th November Spring term 2009 Thursday 19^th March Summer term 2009 Wednesday 17^th June Flexible, reactive and proactive agenda, in an informal setting. Members are welcome to submit agenda items.	ATL Sandwell – an overview ATL is the smallest of the three main teacher unions. In Sandwell we have learning support practitioners and assistants, teachers, senior managers and headteachers and centrally employed education professionals in membership. A branch committee oversees the work to supporting individual members in times of difficulty and representing the broad membership, together with other unions, in developing policies and practice in our schools. You are welcome to contact your branch office 0845 370 2213 on any matter, and members are always welcome to attend branch meetings and offer themselves to serve on the branch committee.		Start here for: · home page · national ATL website · professional development opportunities · health and safety training · email bulletin delivered to your desktop · discounts for ATL members · health and safety briefing · people @ ATL Sandwell · neighbouring ATL branches · personal help for ATL members · professional checklist · useful websites Contact addresses London office 020 7930 6441 7 Northumberland Street London WC2N 5RD Branch office 0845 370 2213 51 Lichfield Road Walsall WS4 2HU Sandwell Local Authority Children and Young People's Services PO Box 41 Shaftesbury House 402 High Street West Bromwich B70 9LT Personnel Department 0121 569 8170 Paymaster Services: Salaries 0121 569 3300 ATL Pensions Enquiries 020 7782 1600 Jobs in Sandwell Schools click here
	ATL Sandwell people
	Branch President Valerie Cartwright mobile 07923 569868 email Val Cartwright Valerie has wide experience working in Sandwell schools and supporting ATL members through case work. She particularly promotes continuing professional development for all ATL members and chairs local committee and branch meetings. Branch Secretary Robert Hall mobile 07890 118993 email Robert Hall Robert spent twenty-two years as a classroom teacher before working for Sandwell Education Business Partnership, and the Learning and Skills Council, providing professional development opportunities for Sandwell teachers. Branch Assistant Secretary Jean Retberg mobile 07726 517816 email Jean Retberg Jean is a primary school specialist with wide experience in a number of Sandwell schools. Semi-retired, Jean supports ATL members in difficulties and represents ATL on the Workforce Agreement Monitoring Group and professional consultation groups. Branch Treasurer Sandra Baker Wodensborough Community Technology College Hydes Road Wednesbury WS10 0DR 0121 556 4951 With a background as an advisory teacher, Sandra is a practising specialist secondary teacher liaising with parents and support agencies. Sandra is also chair of Sandwell SACRE.	Heath and Safety Representative Lorraine Cemm Lorraine has recent practical experience in the classroom, and currently spends much time as principal carer for a family member. She still finds time to care for the health and safety needs of a group of Sandwell schools. Lorraine can be contacted through the branch office. National Executive Member Dr. Sam Bechler The Graisley Centre Pool Street Wolverhampton WV2 4NE 01902 421158 Sam has served in the armed forces and run his own business prior to teaching. He has many years experience of representing ATL members at national level. Regional Official Trevor Whincup 01785 822429 Trevor has a great deal of experience in the field of Educational Administration and is an expert in employment law and often represents our members. As you can see from the photo, Trevor is also a keen walker!
	Other unions Yes other unions are available to teachers and support staff in Sandwell. We are often contacted by members of other unions who don’t seem to know how to contact their local representative. For convenience here is a list of unions, local representatives and contact numbers: ASCL Association of School and College Leaders Contact Anna Bennett, Dartmouth High School 0121 358 6186 GMB Contact Julia Sear, West Bromwich Town Hall direct line 0121 569 5990 NAHT National Association of Head Teachers Contact Phil Jones, Oakham Primary School 01384 254368 NASUWT National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers Contact Ian Carr, Holly Lodge High School direct line 0121 555 6351 NUT National Union of Teachers Contact Malcolm Lever, Oldbury College of Sport (lower school) direct line 0121 544 9344 UNISON Contact Terrie Lebran, Unison Office Market Street Oldbury direct line 0121 569 5996

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