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Workplace reps - induction course
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 reps induction course (to be completed prior to stage one) will enable you to:
find out about the role, rights and responsibilities of an ATL rep and find out what you could do
learn about the support mechanisms that are available to you
understand how to help members in your workplace
meet other reps in your region and discuss local issues.
Who this course is for
If you are a new rep or a rep who has not attended training in the last three years you should attend the induction course in your region if possible. If you are unable to attend you are able to start the three-stage course and should sign up for stages one to three.Cost
This course is free to ATL workplace reps.
Course details
North West
Liverpool - 13 March 2012
Manchester - 19 June 2012
North east, Yorkshire and Humberside
York - 23 March 2012
York - 18 June 2012
Midlands
Cambridge - 23 March 2012
Cambridge - 22 June 2012
Birmingham - 29 June 2012
South west
Bristol - 19 April 2012
Taunton - 21 June 2012
South east/London
London - 23 March 2012
London - 15 June 2012
Booking a place
To book a place on the reps induction course, please check the dates above and fill out the reps' course online booking form.