LATEST NEWS

This page has more information on our lead story and also previous news stories.

 

Photos:  Left: Michael Gun-Why speaking at National Conference.  Right: Amanda Haehner

AGM a success

On Tuesday 26th January a very well attended AGM was held as Shirley High School.  All the details are here.

 

 

BSF - Croydon's bid is successful

Croydon Council will be handed a share of Government money to revamp secondary schools in the borough, it was announced on Monday. Croydon's share is believed to be just over £500million.

 

The joint bid with Kingston was one of 10 new projects given the go-ahead as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme.

Croydon Council has been attempting to secure funds since announcing it would be applying in June last year.

 

 

Employment advice

For free advice about any aspect of your employment phone the Greater London Advice Line on 0808 100 2221. It is free and is open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday.

 

 

"Rarely cover"

Guidance has been sent to schools and NASUWT representatives. All the documentation and national guidance can be found here.

Croydon's model discretionary leave policy is here.

 

 

Amanda Haehner

We were devastated that Mandy Haehner, Croydon teacher, Local NASUWT Committee Member and National Ex-President, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday 8th June.

 

Mandy's funeral was held in Cambridge on 24th June. Many friends and colleagues attended from all over the UK. St Mary's High School was shut for the day to enable staff to attend.

There was an obituary in the TES of 26/6/09, page 25. See here.

 

For further information feel free to contact Graham Cluer on 020 8654 3146

 

 

Holiday dates

At long last Croydon has agreed dates for terms in 2010/2011. See them here (but don't forget to check them with your own school)

 

 

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