Unions: Times Educational Supplement
The UK's foremost weekly publication for education, covering the world of primary, secondary and further education. Its news reporting and background analysis cover a diverse range of issues from curriculum changes to Government funding. It is also the market leader for UK and international teaching jobs. The TES is an invaluable resource that provides essential reading for every teacher at every stage of their career.
[http://www.tes.co.uk/]
Unions: Department for Education & Skills
The Department for Education and Skills is the UK Government department with the overall aim "to give everyone the chance, through education, training and work, to realise their full potential, and thus build an inclusive and fair society and a competitive economy." The DfES is working with others, in Government and beyond, towards two overarching goals: an inclusive society, where everyone has an equal chance to achieve their full potential: and, a globally competitive economy, with successful firms and a fair and efficient labour market.
[http://www.dfes.gov.uk/]
Unions: National Association of Head Teachers
As well as membership information and a problem hotline, this site contains press releases on subjects such as government plans for inner city schools, plus news and contacts information.
[http://www.naht.org.uk/]
Unions: National Primary Headteachers' Association
A good site containing news and professional documentation, together with an active staffroom where messages can be posted. There is also a current offer whereby schools can have their website designed by professionals at a discount. You can also request membership details online.
[http://www.primaryheads.org.uk/]
Unions: National Union of Teachers
This award-winning site contains a wealth of information including details on policy, health and safety issues and even a special section on teaching in Wales as well as news and publication ordering.
[http://www.teachers.org.uk/]
Unions: Professional Association of Teachers
Gives the latest news, policy and publication details, a conference diary and press releases. Its sister organisation, the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (P A N N), can also be accessed here.
[http://www.pat.org.uk/]
Unions: Secondary Heads Association
This site contains the union's latest news such as industrial action and Evidence to the Select Committee. It has press releases on their conferences, about SHA abroad, and short courses in the management development section. You can order their publication on-line.
[http://www.sha.org.uk/]
Unions: Teacher Training Agency
An essential site for anyone considering a career in education, or for those who are interested in gaining further professional qualifications.
[http://www.useyourheadteach.gov.uk/]
Unions: Education International
Created in 1993 as a result of a merger of the International Federation of Free Teacher Unions (IFFTU) and the World Confederation of Organisations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP).
[http://www.ei-ie.org/]
Unions: European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE)
The European Trade Union Committee for Education represents 81 teachers' unions in 19 European Union and EFTA countries. The ETUCE has also associated member organisations in the Central and Eastern European countries.
[http://www.ei-ie.org/]
