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Towards a Royal College of TeachersAs part of the discussion about the creation of a Royal College of Teaching as an independent professional voice for teachers in England a collection of think pieces has been ...
Proposed College of TeachingDownload a Press Release from the Prince's Teaching Institute here. Don't believe all you read in the papers or recent utterances from M.Gove!
Manifesto for the Creative EconomyNESTA's manifesto has implications for the curriculum amongst a range of policy recommendations. You can download a copy at http://www.nesta.org.uk/home1/assets/features/a_manifesto_for_the_creative_economy
Membership survey analysis 2012In October 2012 the CfSA undertook a membership survey to find out how well subject associations are coping in the current educational and economic climate, and to establish what changes ...
The Council for Subject Associations
Welcome to the CfSA website
Do you know there is a subject association for you?
Would you like to:
- be up to date in your subject?
- be part of your subject community?
- pursue your own learning?
- have access to dedicated sources of information?
For more information about the subject association members and associate members of CfSA and the services they offer, please click on the Membership section.
If you would like to learn more about the Council for Subject Associations, or indeed subject associations in general please see About Us
Reform of the National Curriculum in England
At a meeting of associations held on 9 April 2013 a clear consensus emerged that if the Government's proposals were implemented as they stand it would be detrimental forEnglish education. This is a curriculum appropriate for the past and not for the present or the future. It is not a curriculum that our children deserve.
Click this LINK to read the full response.
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National Association of Advisers and Inspectors in Design and Technology (NAAIDT)
NAAIDT is a registered charity that supports design and technology professionals to enhance the quality of design and technology education. The Association works to ensure the continued development of the subject and promotes design and technology’s unique contribution to the education of young people.
Membership is open to primary and secondary teachers, subject leaders and heads of department who have responsibility to provide support and/or advice relating to design and technology beyond their own school, ASTs (school and LA based), ITT lecturers, advisers, inspectors and consultants.
The Association provides curriculum guidance, advice and support to members, including advice regarding appropriate and relevant qualifications.
NAAIDT also has a quality assurance function. Through inspections and school reviews it is able to make judgements about standards, learning and teaching and the impact on performance.
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