Support your primary colleagues!

Even if you are not in a primary school you can still sign the petition. It is online here
http://www.teachers.org.uk/story.php?id=4648


The National Union of Teachers is holding an indicative
ballot of its members in West Sussex over a boycott of SATS
at Key Stage 2. We agree with Michael Rosen (former
Children’s Laureate)
who told us:“Abolish SATs – they’re utterly useless
and they drive children, teachers and parents nuts”

In the light of the Review on the condition and future of
English primary education headed by Professor Robin
Alexander, SATS are seen by education experts as a block to
the creative talents of children and have led to an
unacceptable level of "teaching to the test" in order to
meet government targets.

The bullying OFSTED regime has not raised standards but has
increased the stress on teachers and therefore indirectly on
pupils.

The NUT welcomes the Alexander report and does not believe
that the political parties should ignore its findings.