Professional Association of Teachers general secretary Jean Gemmell said, 'Mr Clarke has many tough challenges ahead - in particular, restoring the examinations system, implementing the reform package on reducing workload and the use of staff support in school, and improving the conditions of teachers, lecturers and support staff.' Ms Morris quit after announcing that she did not feel she had done well enough in the job. In a letter to Prime Minister Tony Blair explaining her decision she said, 'I have not felt I have been as effective as I should be, or as effective as you need me to be.'
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