Education Department offers advice to members on issues such as:
The school curriculum, including the National Curriculum, from the early learning goals for the Foundation Stage to arrangements post 16.
Curriculum 2000 (Post-16 reform): A level, AS level, AVCE, GNVQ, NVQ and Key Skills.
GSCE and end of Key Stage test and assessment arrangements.
School and LEA inspections.
Benchmarking, target setting and publication of performance tables.
Induction of newly qualified teachers.
Teacher training.
Guidance is available covering the education of pupils/students aged 3-19. Advice on these topics is available in written form, and members are also welcome to contact the department to discuss in detail the situation within their own school.
From time to time information is sought from members to inform NAHT discussions with OFSTED, Teacher Training Agency, QCA, SEU, DfES and others, to ensure the concerns of members are accurately transmitted.
The department can be contacted direct on 01444 472476
