I was head of the Sixth Form Centre when I left the school. Estelle Morris centreformhead Change image and share on social
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 000censushigh Change image and share on social
My focus and that of all members of the Government responsible for delivering services to the public is to make sure that the public sector can use all the skills it needs to do the job the public wants it to do. Estelle Morris deliverfocusgovernment share on social
This government has always said increasing pay is something for something. Estelle Morris governmentincreasepay Change image and share on social
OFSTED has made large cuts in the paperwork which schools are asked to provide and further steps to reduce the bureaucratic burden will be introduced in September. Estelle Morris askburdenbureaucratic Change image and share on social
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 caseframeworkgood Change image and share on social
I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work with us towards achieving that goal. Estelle Morris achieveconfidentgoal Change image and share on social
I know there are things I did in education that will never be reversed. I have not done that in film yet because I have only been here for about nine months. Estelle Morris educationfilmmonth Change image and share on social
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 21stcarercentury Change image and share on social
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 bringcareerconcern share on social