A governor at a Clacton school has told how he fears changes to teacher's working practices will seriously hit finances and morale.
John Hughes, vice-chairman of governors at Alton Park Junior School, claimed he was concerned about the effects it would have on staff.
Workforce remodelling will require all teachers to set aside ten per cent of their week to plan and take part in projects outside the classroom.
Mr Hughes said they will, however, have to set lessons to be taught by teaching assistants and then have to mark the work afterwards.
"This move is not at all popular among schools - and I am not just talking about Alton Park," he said.
"Headteachers have been staging meetings and there has been a great deal of disquiet."
Published Friday, February 25, 2005
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