ATL Sandwell

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

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge.

Daniel J. Boorstin

1914 – 2004

photo © Remco Douma

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

Training Opportunities available to all members.

Visit the Health and safety training page.

ATL National Courses

ü Shaping your career

ü Preparing for retirement

ü Managing challenging behaviour

ü Supporting yourself

ü Effective learning: the learning-centred classroom

ü Cracking behaviour

For details visit the national website training section

To download the training programme click here

To download a training application form click here

Difficulty finding training opportunities?

Members often report difficulties getting access to the training they require. Knowing how to access appropriate quality training is even more important with the introduction of revised Performance Management arrangements. click for details

Two significant sources of help:

(1) Sandwell’s own PLC – professional learning centre in Tipton 0121 522 0520 which publishes a compendium of courses which should be available in paper format in your school. Courses are also available on the web click on this link. You will need to know the user-name and password. Contact the branch office 0845 370 2213 for details.

(2) ATL runs a series of high quality courses at low cost to members. Headteachers often appreciate the value of such courses and are happy to support members’ fees. Visit the national website training pages.

Other suggestions: local higher education colleges and universities ; subject associations; or contact your Advanced Skills Teacher with expertise in your subject area / specialism. Training is, of course, more than just courses. It’s unlikely that you are the only teacher delivering your courses in Sandwell, so why not make contact with colleagues in other schools / colleges? Simple work-shadowing can be very developmental.

If you teacher a vocational subject, then Sandwell Education Business Partnership 0121 569 2350 may be able to arrange placements in business settings. Members are always welcome to ring the branch office 0845 370 2213 to discuss training issues.

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