Menu
14/06/2006
Teachers unions hit out at government plans
Two of Northern Ireland's main teaching unions have today hit out against the government's plan to delay their decision on scrapping the academic selection process.
It was announced on Monday that the government were to hold off on whether to abolish the 11-plus, until after the restoration of devolution deadline was reached on November 24.
At this point, if an all-party power-sharing executive is re-instated, then the assembly will be responsible for deciding the fate of the selection process. However if the assembly is not reformed, then the government will stick to their original plan and the ban on the academic selection will become law.
A spokesperson for the Ulster Teachers Union has said that this does a disservice to teachers, parents and pupils.
Frank Bunting of the Irish National Teachers Organisation said the issue was being used as a bargaining chip.
"I think this is the wrong way to be playing with children's education and their futures.
"Let's just get on with making the decisions and having some real political leadership with those that are in government at the moment."
The last 11-plus transfer exam is due to be held in 2008.
(EF/SP)
It was announced on Monday that the government were to hold off on whether to abolish the 11-plus, until after the restoration of devolution deadline was reached on November 24.
At this point, if an all-party power-sharing executive is re-instated, then the assembly will be responsible for deciding the fate of the selection process. However if the assembly is not reformed, then the government will stick to their original plan and the ban on the academic selection will become law.
A spokesperson for the Ulster Teachers Union has said that this does a disservice to teachers, parents and pupils.
Frank Bunting of the Irish National Teachers Organisation said the issue was being used as a bargaining chip.
"I think this is the wrong way to be playing with children's education and their futures.
"Let's just get on with making the decisions and having some real political leadership with those that are in government at the moment."
The last 11-plus transfer exam is due to be held in 2008.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 April 2024
Assembly Approves New Regulations On Free Period Products
The Assembly has approved new regulations to ensure free period products are available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions.
Assembly Approves New Regulations On Free Period Products
The Assembly has approved new regulations to ensure free period products are available to learners and staff at local further education colleges and higher education institutions.
02 April 2024
Education Minister Welcomes Progress On Teacher's Pay
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed further progress on a pay settlement for teachers following the Department of Finance's approval of the pay award. All five recognised teachers' unions (INTO, NAHT, NASUWT, NEU, UTU) have signalled their acceptance of the teachers' pay offer for 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24.
Education Minister Welcomes Progress On Teacher's Pay
Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed further progress on a pay settlement for teachers following the Department of Finance's approval of the pay award. All five recognised teachers' unions (INTO, NAHT, NASUWT, NEU, UTU) have signalled their acceptance of the teachers' pay offer for 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24.
26 January 2024
Southern Trust Must Keep Women Udpated Amid Review – SF
Sinn Féin has called on the Southern Trust to ensure women are kept updated during the ongoing review of cervical smear tests. The party's health spokesperson, Linda Dillon, said: "The trust must ensure women affected by the cervical smear review are kept updated, including regarding any delays they are dealing with.
Southern Trust Must Keep Women Udpated Amid Review – SF
Sinn Féin has called on the Southern Trust to ensure women are kept updated during the ongoing review of cervical smear tests. The party's health spokesperson, Linda Dillon, said: "The trust must ensure women affected by the cervical smear review are kept updated, including regarding any delays they are dealing with.
10 April 2024
NI Teaching Unions Formally Accept Pay Offer
Northern Ireland's five main teaching unions has all voted to accept a formal offer fo the years of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The pay settlement agreed by the Teachers' Negotiating Committee (TNC) includes a rise in the starting salary for teachers in Northern Ireland to £30,000. This is a 24.
NI Teaching Unions Formally Accept Pay Offer
Northern Ireland's five main teaching unions has all voted to accept a formal offer fo the years of 2021, 2022 and 2023. The pay settlement agreed by the Teachers' Negotiating Committee (TNC) includes a rise in the starting salary for teachers in Northern Ireland to £30,000. This is a 24.
26 February 2024
Health Minister Welcomes Ballot On Proposed Pay Settlement
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the news that health service trade unions will ballot their members on a proposed pay settlement for 2023/24. The proposed settlement would see the restoration of pay parity with England for health and social care staff covered by the Agenda for Change framework.
Health Minister Welcomes Ballot On Proposed Pay Settlement
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the news that health service trade unions will ballot their members on a proposed pay settlement for 2023/24. The proposed settlement would see the restoration of pay parity with England for health and social care staff covered by the Agenda for Change framework.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Heavy and thundery showers in the west will die out during the evening. Otherwise, mainly dry with clear spells overnight but the odd shower developing later. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
