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ATL comment on the launch of the independent review of professionalism in the FE and skills sector
2 February 2012
Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), said:
"ATL welcomes the appointment of Lord Lingfield to head the independent review of professionalism in the FE and skills sector. The remit and scope of the panel is clear and deserves urgent attention by all those involved in the FE and skills sector. This is a turning point in the history of further education and skills, and with the engagement and good will of all stakeholders should lead to a renewed professionalism that demonstrates integrity, industry, and innovation.
The FE sector is vitally important both to the economy and to the education achievements of young people and adults, which is why ATL sees this independent review as crucial."
Notes to editors
The Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) is an independent, registered trade union and professional association, representing approximately 160,000 teachers, headteachers, lecturers and support staff in maintained and independent nurseries, schools, sixth form, tertiary and further education colleges in the United Kingdom.
ATL exists to help members, as their careers develop, through first rate research, advice, information and legal advice.
ATL is affiliated to the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) and Education International (EI). ATL is not affiliated to any political party and seeks to work constructively with all the main political parties.