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ATL's president Alice Robinson looks at the issues covered in the November 2011 edition of Report
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Report November 2011
Features
Take action to protect your pension
Strike action to protect your pension has been agreed for 30 November. Report explains why action is necessary, what taking action means and how the government's recent proposals affect you.
Focus like a laser
Teach First is considered by some in government to be the paradigm of teacher training. Alex Tomlin met CEO Brett Wigdortz to see what he thinks.
Never stop learning
Former NIACE chief executive Alan Tuckett has dedicated his life to adult education, but has lost none of his passion for the subject.
Help and advice
The rise of free schools
The first 24 free schools — one of the coalition's main education policies — opened their doors in September, but what impact are they likely to have?
New legislation
Two new pieces of legislation on retirement and agency working will affect ATL members. ATL solicitor Sharon Liburd explains what they will mean for you
Join the debate
Taking action on pensions
As negotiations with government still make little headway, ATL general secretary Mary Bousted explains the reasons for a second day of action.
A gateway to learning
An arts education should never be seen as less important than other subjects, believes actress Minnie Driver
Northern Ireland
Teachers, lecturers and support staff in Northern Ireland have voted to strike over plans to cut their pensions.
Scotland
Scotland branch president and Executive Committee member Dr Alastair MacPherson on the historic ballot result in Scotland.
Wales
Anger over strikes should be directed at the Westminster government, says Dr Philip Dixon, ATL Cymru director.
