The Association of Teachers and Lecturers in Sandwell

ü still the only professional association website dedicated to its Sandwell members.

ATL

the thinking person’s alternative

last update: Wednesday, 07 February 2007

 

"You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future"  Mary C Crowley

photo © Csank 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

 

 

 

Personal help for ATL Sandwell members.

local information

national office

stress helpline

legal helpline for private matters

crisis helpline

out of office helpline

ict training

professional development

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

·   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

 

  

local information 0845 370 2213

For all queries relating to your employment at a Sandwell school you are welcome to contact ATL Sandwell’s Branch Secretary, Robert Hall via the branch office 0845 370 2213 (local call rate) or mobile 07890 118993.  Please leave a message if necessary. The information below may help you to choose the most appropriate contact number for your particular enquiry, but if in doubt your branch secretary will be able to advise you.

London office 020 7930 6441

If you need legal or professional advice on matters related to your employment, telephone or write to ATL at the numbers and address below.  You may be asked for your membership number whilst seeking help.

General enquiries 020 7930 6441

email: info@atl.org.uk  website: www.atl.org.uk

Association of Teachers and Lecturers, 7 Northumberland Street, London WC2N 5RD

Membership enquiries 020 7782 1602  office hours

email: membership@atl.org.uk

Pension enquiries 020 7782 1600  office hours

stress helpline 08705 234 828

ATL's Stress Helpline offers immediate access to confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The fully trained counsellors are all qualified nurses from Capita Medical Services with the experience to help you identify and address the underlying causes of the stress from which you may be suffering. The service is open to all members (except student members, retired and associate members).

legal helpline - private matters 08701 654 026

For legal problems in your private life, call the ATL Legal Helpline run by Capita Legal Services. Qualified lawyers are on hand to help you deal with your personal legal problems. The Legal Helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is open to all members (except student members and associate members).

crisis line  08705 234 838

Counselling helpline for members who have suffered assaults or trauma, either at work or in their private lives. Staffed by qualified nurses from Capita Medical Services, it offers a 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year confidential service.

out of office hours helpline 020 7782 1612

Monday to Friday from 5 – 8 p.m. during term time. ATL's regional officials are available to speak to you about work problems.

All calls to our helplines are charged at the national rate. Remember, the specialists staffing these helplines are unable to help you with membership enquiries, which need to be directed to 020 7782 1602.

ict training 0845 370 2213

In Sandwell we offer group and one-to-one training on basic ict skills free to members, to enable access the ATL email bulletin service and local and national websites. Phone the branch office for details. Contact Valerie Cartwright 07962 422333  or Robert Hall 01922 422755 or via the branch office 01922 422755

professional development 0845 370 2213

As part of the Union Learning Fund initiative, in Sandwell we are able to offer confidential professional development dialogue regarding career development and accessing appropriate training opportunities.  Many members find it professionally valuable to talk these matters over with a supportive colleague from outside their institution. Contact Robert Hall via the branch office 0845 370 2213.

still unsure? 0845 370 2213

Ring the branch office 0845 370 2213 and leave a message.  Please leave a convenient phone number (e.g. mobile or home) and we will contact you as soon as someone is available. 

ü        Please do not hesitate to contact your union.

ü        We never consider that member’s enquiries are trivial.

ü        ATL is a mutually supportive organisation, here to support members.

 

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