Author: Miranda
More is definitely in George Mitchell School!
THIS excellent news about George Mitchell school’s 2009 GCSE results has made my summer.
To compare this to where we were last summer shows just what can be achieved when communities gives strong moral support to teachers working in schools like George Mitchell; when teachers instill a ‘can do’ attitude in pupils no matter what their background; and when Government gives schools like George Mitchell as much funding and outside intervention as they need – instead of giving the impression that it would rather support those who steal from them.
Formidable George Mitchell Headteacher Helen Jeffery has issued a press release celebrating the results, which you can download HERE.
Four years after I became properly involved with the school, I remain proud and grateful that its excellent teachers remain strongly committed to George Mitchell, resulting in much needed stability for the pupils who go there.
Well done again to all of George Mitchell school’s superb teachers for continuing to give Leyton ward’s future generations a brighter future.
Well Done Iris Josiah
Britain needs more magistrates in the mould of THIS very brave woman.
Acas – Managing in Difficult Times
My super duper former colleagues at the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), have produced some splendid guidance for employers and employees on coping during the recession.
Check it out by visiting: www.acas.gov.uk/recession
Please Help To Stop Job Cuts At National Grid
Dear Colleagues
I am emailing to ask you to help save 189 vital jobs in the North East of England at National Grid’s Newcastle office. National Grid are threatening to close their Newcastle operation and offshore the work to low wage economies such as India. This comes despite National Grid making a massive profit of nearly £3billion, a 12% rise from the previous year, and being able to find thousands of pounds to pay for a Senior Executive to park his Ferrari in a dehumidified garage.
GMB is fighting to stop these job cuts and have launched a campaign to keep the Newcastle operation open. Please visit www.nationalgreed.co.uk and sign the No.10 petition, contribute your views to the blog and support the campaign to save jobs in this time of major recession.
Many thanks for your time and help.
Gary Smith
GMB National Secretary