Education Secretary David Blunkett has asked it to recommend action in the light of the new survey. Some said that parts of it conflicted with other Government policies. Teachers said they supported many Government initiatives, such as inclusion for disruptive pupils and mixed-ability teaching, but simply needed more help. Schools minister Jacqui Smith said the Government was already funding 20,000 more classroom assistants, giving more support for small schools and had pledged to streamline funding and slash by a third the number of documents sent to schools. But she hinted that the extra work had been worth it.
Some findings confound expectations.
Class size, the number of pupils with special needs, and levels of poverty all had no impact on working hours, the report said. 2001 TSL Education Ltd. We welcome your Feedback . Please read our privacy policy . Click here for existing subscription queries.