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ATL president Andy Brown looks at the issues covered in the July 2011 edition of Report
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Report July 2011
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Members vote YES to take action
ATL members in England and Wales have voted YES for strike action to protect their pensions in a historic ballot, sending a clear signal that teachers, lecturers and leaders want the government to shelve plans to make you pay more, work longer and get less.
Creative thinking
Education and creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson tells Alex Tomlin his views on more independence for schools, why leadership is so important and putting creativity at the heart of education
Help and advice
Time for training
As ATL prepares to launch its 2011-12 training programme, learning and development manager Kate Quigley explains why professional development is so important to ATL and its members
Consistency is key
Trainer Dave Vizard offers some advice on dealing with low-level inappropriate behaviour, like lateness and swearing
Creativity in the classroom
There is a wide variety of different approaches to all subjects that encourage different thinking and creativity. Education trainer Kevin Piper explains
What happens at a tribunal hearing?
Attending a tribunal hearing can be a stressful experience. ATL solicitor Sharon Liburd explains what to expect
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Taking action
ATL general secretary Mary Bousted reflects on why ATL members are outraged enough to vote for industrial action in England and Wales
Growing wild
Television presenter and producer Philippa Forrester on getting kids closer to nature
Northern Ireland
ATL Northern Ireland director Mark Langhammer explains why Northern Ireland members are not being balloted now
Scotland
ATL national official for Scotland, Keith Robson, asks 'Will the election result bring about dramatic change?'
Wales
As the election draws nearer, Dr Philip Dixon, ATL Cymru director, outlines ATL's educational expectations of the Assembly
The July 2011 Report crossword was won by Elizabeth Wilson of Sherwood in Nottingham. She will receive £50 worth of Marks and Spencer vouchers.
