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Workplace reps - independent sector
Workplace reps in the independent sector have four main tasks, which are to:
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provide information to other members in the school/college and to raise the profile of ATL by updating the staffroom noticeboard with posters and newsletters
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recruit new members into ATL membership by introducing yourself to new members of staff and asking them to join
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act as a communication link on key issues in education between ATL and other members in the school/college
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signpost members in the school/college to sources of information and advice within ATL.
Knowledge
The workplace reps' course will allow you to:
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understand the role, rights and responsibilities of an ATL rep
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know how to access the support mechanisms available to you
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understand how workplace issues link to organising and recruitment
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develop your communication and negotiating skills.
Cost
This course is free to ATL workplace reps.
Course details
If you are unable to attend this course, you can attend ATL's three-stage course for reps.