March 25, 2014
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We will be holding what we think is the first ever TA TeachMeet here at the University of Northampton on Thursday May 22nd. A TeachMeet is an informal and positive celebration of and sharing of resources and good practice. … Continue reading
March 19, 2014
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Yesterday MP Alex Cunningham led a Westminster Hall debate on the value of teaching assistants in schools. The TES reported on this debate: “The government has “no plans or any powers” to cut thousands of teaching assistants’ jobs, education minister … Continue reading
March 16, 2014
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On Tuesday 18th March Alex Cunningham, Mp for Stockton North, has been granted a 90 minute Westminster Hall debate on ‘the value of Teaching Assistants’. This will take place from 9.30 – 11am. Westminster Hall, … Continue reading
March 15, 2014
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John Woodcock, MP for Barnes and Furness, is working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification as well as being an MP. You can read his column here – Guardian 14th March 2014 In it he explains that his constituency … Continue reading
March 15, 2014
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Fiona Wilce was a Teaching Assistant on our first year of the FDLT course more than ten years ago. She went on to gain Qualified Teacher Status and within seven years she had become a Headteacher! … Continue reading
March 5, 2014
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Have you heard or read about the film by David Bond called ‘Project Wild Thing’? You can read more about Project Wild Thing on the website where it is explained that “Project Wild Thing is a film led … Continue reading