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Diversity is a Valuable Lesson for Our Schools to Learn

viv — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:17:27 +0200

The Times
Published: 29th June 2009

Although 29 per cent of teachers in the London borough of Wandsworth come from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, the number who go on to be headteachers is very low - only 8.7 per cent of headteachers come from these backgrounds. If you compare the number of BME headteachers with the population in Wandsworth it is not representative - about 65 per cent of the pupils in our schools come from BME backgrounds.

Council Recognises Acute Shortage of Black and Asian Head Teachers

graham — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:32:38 +0200

The Sikh Times
Published: 26th May 2009

In a bid to overcome the predicted future shortage of school leaders and to address the current lack of head teachers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, Wandsworth Borough Council has enlisted London's leading coaching company for BAME professionals, Integrity Coaching. The organisation is delivering a bespoke programme for aspirant BAME leaders who already have successful teaching careers and wish to progress to the highest level.

More BME Teachers Required In England’s Schools

viv — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:07:49 +0200

Timeplan
Published: 26th March 2009

There is currently a shortage of teachers from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, it has been noted.

According to the Independent, last year saw a 12 per cent drop in the number of new entrants in primary and secondary teaching from non-white ethnicities.

Ameer Sheikh, the only black teacher at a Sunderland secondary where one in ten pupils are from BME backgrounds, told the news source that he is “constantly aware” of the role he needs to play.

Heading The Right Direction

viv — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:02:20 +0200

The Voice
Published: 16th March 2009

How Viv Grant turned problem school around and coaches black teachers to the top.

A SCHOOL once deemed so bad it was almost closed down, was saved through the never say die’ attitude of a new black head teacher, who helped to turn its fortunes around. In 1998, school inspectors Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) condemned St Andrews primary school in Stockwell, south London, for its poor standard of education and the low achievement level of its largely black pupil population.

Paddle Your Own Canoe

viv — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:23:36 +0200

TES connect
Published: 19th December 2008

Don’t wait to have your hand held when it comes to professional development, says Victoria Furness. Watch and learn from those around you. Illustration by Brian Grimwood.

End of term heralds a feeling of relief for many teachers, but while you relax into the Christmas break, take time to think about 2009 and what it might mean for you professionally. The new year marks the advent of the Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL), the new qualification for teachers announced by the Government in March.