Estelle Morris Quotes & Sayings

“There is a shortage of teachers but the January 2001 schools census showed that teacher numbers were at their highest level than at any time since 1984 - and 11,000 higher than 1997.”

“You have got to attract the brightest and the best, but the brightest and best won't stay unless they see real career options.”

“My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term.”

“At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.”

“I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.”

“If we can modernise the workforce, make them better qualified, have this framework of qualifications, then I think they have a very good case for more money.”

“What politicians want to create is irreversible change because when you leave office someone changes it back again.”

“I think film is a very powerful advocate and message carrier.”

“Before this government came to power, many failing schools were simply allowed to drift on in a pattern of continuing failure. The government is determined to break that pattern and is successfully doing so.”

“I am confident that the vast majority of teachers will work with us towards achieving that goal.”