There is every reason to believe that the year ahead will be successful for members of our sector.
Vacancies for teachers and teaching assistants remain plentiful, teacher turnover remains high and the constant
staff sickness levels in schools will all mean demand for our services.
We are here to reflect the view of the Education Group to Government bodies, to influence and impact upon policy and to be a catalyst for change. Our aim is to communicate accurate, timely and valuable information to all members and to provide the networking opportunities that will assist in running a competent and effective business.
If you are not a member of the Education Group, please join us, the greater our strength in numbers, the greater our lobbying power and influence.
Many Thanks
John Dunn
Chair of Education Sector Group
Quality Mark 
The DCSF Quality Mark scheme was launched in July 2002 to enable schools and teachers to identify providers that meet the highest standards of safe and ethical recruitment. The scheme sets 19 standards covering the way supply teachers are recruited, selected and supplied to schools and the importance of the Quality Mark was emphasized in the 'Safeguarding Children' report by OfSTED which highlighted the need for effective communication between schools and agencies on data checking. Please click here for further details
The ISA announces new Vetting and Barring Scheme workshops. Click here to view the dates and locations, and to book a place.
The REC has been invited to take part in a roundtable on the future of the UK labour market, organised by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Ellwood and Atfield.
The REC is stepping up its Agency Workers Regulations campaign from next month through a series of regional workshops at which members can learn more about how these industry-changing rules will impact on their businesses.
It has been confirmed that the Government has granted an extension to the Jobsearch scheme for high end job seekers which the REC has been undertaking under the auspices of the Department of Work and Pensions.
