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A SHORTAGE of black teachers is leading to a lack of role models for children from all backgrounds, the NUT conference heard yesterday.
More than 14 per cent of the British population are from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities but BME school teachers represent just half this figure.
“We want our classrooms to reflect society,” said NUT general secretary Christine Blower.
With 12,000 fewer teachers since 2010 and dwindling resources, Scotland’s schools desperately need investment to support diverse learners rather than empty promises from politicians, writes ANDREA BRADLEY
With 170,000 children living in poverty in north-east England and teachers leaving in droves over 20 per cent real-terms pay cuts since 2010, all while private companies siphon off billions, it is time to unite and fight for education, writes MATT WRACK
