I have worked as an NNEB in a special school for more than 20 years. Again and again our training is not recognised. The excerpt from the speech by Charles Clarke, the new education and skills secretary mentions every member of staff apart from - yes, you've guessed it, the seemingly invisible nursery nurse. Even my own headteacher will speak about his school staff as teachers and classroom assistants.
I have worked as an NNEB in a special school for more than 20 years. Again and again our training is not recognised.
The excerpt from the speech by Charles Clarke, the new education and skills secretary mentions every member of staff apart from - yes, you've guessed it, the seemingly invisible nursery nurse. Even my own headteacher will speak about his school staff as teachers and classroom assistants.
Sometimes I want to scream at the Government, 'What about giving us the recognition we deserve?' I'm proud of my training. Come on NNEBs, write to the education secretary to tell him that we do exist and are a valuable part of the school team.
Valerie Conetta. Hitchin, Herts
