ICT plans put schools at the mercy of multinationals, says the NASUWT
Commenting on reports of the Secretary of State's proposals for ICT in schools, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union, said:
"Given the rapid nature of developments in technology it is right that what is taught in schools is regularly reviewed.
"However, the NASUWT rejects the notion that ICT in schools is of poor quality and dull.
"Such assertions are based on a deliberate misrepresentation of the evidence which in fact demonstrates widespread good practice which needs to be built upon.
"People listening to the Secretary of State may think that he is being constructive and progressive.
"In reality, he is once again removing any notion of curriculum entitlement for all children and young people.
"For many children and young people a direct consequence of the 'free for all' the Secretary of State is promoting for ICT in schools will be that, in yet another aspect of education, they will be short-changed.
"For many specialist teachers their jobs are now at risk.
"Schools are being handed over to the mercy and monopoly of multi-national companies, as national support frameworks, which provide value for money for schools and taxpayers and much needed impartial advice and expertise are removed."
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