Circular number 2/98
Reducing the Bureaucratic Burden on Teachers
|
David Blunkett,
Secretary of State for Education and Employment "Cutting unnecessary burdens on teachers helps us to raise standards in schools, and that is our top priority." |
Summary of Contents
Guidance on reducing the bureaucratic burden on teachers, covering a wide range of issues, from meetings and preparing documents to OFSTED inspections and Special Educational Needs.
The Secretary of State looks to headteachers, in consultation with their staff, to take action to implement the guidelines contained in this circular, to enable teachers to concentrate their efforts on improving the achievement of their pupils.
Additional copies of this circular are available from:
Department for Education and Employment Publications
PO Box 5050
SUDBURY
| Suffolk | Tel: 0845 602 2260 |
| CO10 6ZQ | Fax: 0845 603 3360 |
All enquiries about this Circular should be sent to:
Department for Education and Employment
Correspondence and Support Unit
Mowden Hall
Staindrop Road
| Darlington | Tel: 01325 392521 |
| DL3 9BG | Fax: 01325 392449 |
For headteachers and teachers. Copies sent to LEAs and Chairs of Governing Bodies.
Subject Area:
Paperwork and administration.
This Circular is guidance. It should not be treated as a complete and authoritative statement of the law.
Date of Issue:
1 June 1998
Expiry Date:
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Related Documents:
Final report to Ministers of Working Group on Reducing the Bureaucratic Burden
on Teachers
Superseded Documents:
None