ATL

Workplace reps

Workplace reps have four main tasks, which are to:

• 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

• recruit new members into ATL membership by introducing yourself to new members of staff and asking them to join

• act as a communication link on key issues in education between ATL and other members in the school/college

• signpost members in the school/college to sources of information and advice within ATL.

Knowledge

The workplace reps' course will allow you to:

• understand the role, rights and responsibilities of an ATL rep

• know how to access the support mechanisms available to you

• understand how workplace issues link to organising and recruitment

• develop your communication and negotiating skills.

Cost

This course is free to ATL workplace reps.

Course details

Summer term 2010:
17-18 June, Solihull
24-25 June, Kettering
8-9 July, Newcastle

Autumn term 2010
4-5 November, Manchester
11-12 November, London
18-19 November, Cornwall
2-3 December, Derby

To find out more or to apply for a course, please go to our how to apply section.