NO MORE TEACHING CUTS!
Since 2007 Renfrewshire Council have cut 244 teachers proportionately more than any other Council in Scotland... AND NOW the SNP-led Council plans to cut, from August, teaching time in every Renfrewshire Primary School by 10%. Instead of teachers, children will be ‘taught’ by part-time non-teachers. No other Council in Scotland has taken this step. Let’s be clear – currently any non-teachers or volunteers who visit classrooms are ‘extras’ for our children. This plan will actually take away current teachers from the classroom and allow the Council to axe another 60 primary teacher posts. Please help to protect our children’s education! Add your voice by signing the petition today: “I oppose plans by Renfrewshire Council to cut Education again - axing 60 more primary teacher posts and reducing teaching time from qualified teachers by 10%”PLEASE IGNORE THE IPETITIONS DONATION REQUEST YOU MAY BE DIRECTED TO AFTER SIGNING THE PETITION.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
January 17, 2011
January 15, 2011
I checked the count just now and we keep crawling toward that thousand mark but if we could just hit it by the end of this afternoon it would really force the council to take notice of us. Can you imagine them trying to ignore a thousand people knocking on their door because I honestly find it hard to believe they would even try.
January 11, 2011
I have been hearing from so many worried parents lately and it is really weighing on me because these cuts are just not acceptable. Spending my evenings reading through all these messages makes me realize how many of us are frustrated by the council ignoring what the classrooms actually need right now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 11, 2011
January 10, 2011
I was just looking at the counter and we happen to be right on the edge of reaching triple digits for the first time which is honestly wild. If everyone just grabbed their phone and sent this link to just one other person we would fly right past that mark instantly because I really want to see the looks on their faces when they check the numbers tomorrow.
6 Comments
my kids school is already struggling enough as it is. leave the teachers alone!
Total madness. hope they listen for once.
DISGUSTING. our kids deserve better than this. cut from the council salaries instead if you need to save money.
its a joke the state of education in this council area lately. 244 gone already is more than enough.
part time non teachers? absolute joke. an education is a basic right not something to be cheaped out on.
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NO MORE TEACHING CUTS!
Since 2007 Renfrewshire Council have cut 244 teachers proportionately more than any other Council in Scotland... AND NOW the SNP-led Council plans to cut, from August, teaching time in every Renfrewshire Primary School by 10%. Instead of teachers, children will be ‘taught’ by part-time non-teachers. No other Council in Scotland has taken this step. Let’s be clear – currently any non-teachers or volunteers who visit classrooms are ‘extras’ for our children. This plan will actually take away current teachers from the classroom and allow the Council to axe another 60 primary teacher posts. Please help to protect our children’s education! Add your voice by signing the petition today: “I oppose plans by Renfrewshire Council to cut Education again - axing 60 more primary teacher posts and reducing teaching time from qualified teachers by 10%”PLEASE IGNORE THE IPETITIONS DONATION REQUEST YOU MAY BE DIRECTED TO AFTER SIGNING THE PETITION.
Data Protection Note: By signing this petition I understand my contact details will be kept safely & securely, and I may receive future updates. Petitioners names and comments (only ie not contact details) may also be directed to Renfrewshire Council - to illustrate strength of community feeling on this issue.Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
January 17, 2011
January 15, 2011
I checked the count just now and we keep crawling toward that thousand mark but if we could just hit it by the end of this afternoon it would really force the council to take notice of us. Can you imagine them trying to ignore a thousand people knocking on their door because I honestly find it hard to believe they would even try.
January 11, 2011
I have been hearing from so many worried parents lately and it is really weighing on me because these cuts are just not acceptable. Spending my evenings reading through all these messages makes me realize how many of us are frustrated by the council ignoring what the classrooms actually need right now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 11, 2011
January 10, 2011
I was just looking at the counter and we happen to be right on the edge of reaching triple digits for the first time which is honestly wild. If everyone just grabbed their phone and sent this link to just one other person we would fly right past that mark instantly because I really want to see the looks on their faces when they check the numbers tomorrow.
6 Comments
you cant replace a qualified teacher with a volunteer. simple as. keep our kids education standard high.
my kids school is already struggling enough as it is. leave the teachers alone!
Total madness. hope they listen for once.
DISGUSTING. our kids deserve better than this. cut from the council salaries instead if you need to save money.
its a joke the state of education in this council area lately. 244 gone already is more than enough.
part time non teachers? absolute joke. an education is a basic right not something to be cheaped out on.
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you cant replace a qualified teacher with a volunteer. simple as. keep our kids education standard high.