My focus and that of all members of the Government responsible for delivering services to the public is to make sure that the public sector can use all the skills it needs to do the job the public wants it to do. Estelle Morris deliverfocusgovernment share on social
OFSTED has made large cuts in the paperwork which schools are asked to provide and further steps to reduce the bureaucratic burden will be introduced in September. Estelle Morris askburdenbureaucratic Change image and share on social
If you invent the Mini Cooper, pour all your energy and passion into it and it gets made, you should be on a roll. In the film industry you have to start again the next day. Estelle Morris cooperdayenergy Change image and share on social
However, the Government has made it clear that we do not encourage the recruitment of teachers from developing nations where there may be an adverse effect on the economy. Estelle Morris adversecleardevelop Change image and share on social
Headteachers and governing bodies run schools and that won't change. Estelle Morris bodychangegovern Change image and share on social
There is a shortage of teachers but the January 2001 schools census showed that teacher numbers were at their highest level than at any time since 1984 - and 11,000 higher than 1997. Estelle Morris 000censushigh Change image and share on social
At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education. Estelle Morris educationhumanitypre Change image and share on social
My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term. Estelle Morris adviceautumndepartment Change image and share on social
Before this government came to power, many failing schools were simply allowed to drift on in a pattern of continuing failure. The government is determined to break that pattern and is successfully doing so. Estelle Morris allowbreakcontinue share on social
You have got to attract the brightest and the best, but the brightest and best won't stay unless they see real career options. Estelle Morris attractbrightcareer Change image and share on social
