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Estelle Morris Quotes

Estelle Morris quotes

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If bringing up the next generation is important, why aren't they the best qualified, the best paid? Why aren't we as concerned about their career progression as we are about those who work in the education or health services? Estelle Morris
Before this government came to power, many failing schools were simply allowed to drift on in a pattern of continuing failure. The government is determined to break that pattern and is successfully doing so. Estelle Morris
However, the Government has made it clear that we do not encourage the recruitment of teachers from developing nations where there may be an adverse effect on the economy. Estelle Morris
Estelle Morris quote: "I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work..."
I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work with us towards achieving that goal. Estelle Morris
There is a shortage of teachers but the January 2001 schools census showed that teacher numbers were at their highest level than at any time since 1984 - and 11,000 higher than 1997. Estelle Morris
You have got to attract the brightest and the best, but the brightest and best won't stay unless they see real career options. Estelle Morris
Estelle Morris quote: "At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and..."
At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education. Estelle Morris
We do recognise the need to move towards the publication of information showing the progress made by pupils from one stage of their education to another. Estelle Morris
Estelle Morris quote: "Headteachers and governing bodies run schools and that won't..."
Headteachers and governing bodies run schools and that won't change. Estelle Morris
If we can modernise the workforce, make them better qualified, have this framework of qualifications, then I think they have a very good case for more money. Estelle Morris
Estelle Morris quote: "What politicians want to create is irreversible change because..."
What politicians want to create is irreversible change because when you leave office someone changes it back again. Estelle Morris
There is nothing wrong with becoming more ambitious along the way, but I think what the government has asked the council to do is a perfectly good starting point. Estelle Morris
Estelle Morris quote: "I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist,..."
I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure. Estelle Morris
In the 21st century when few of us stay in the same job all our lives, I would like to think there was flexibility so teachers could become social workers, or foster carers become teachers. Estelle Morris
Where the private sector, or anyone else, has skills, knowledge and resources that can help to deliver a high quality of education and to raise standards, we should use them. Estelle Morris

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