Paul Elliott, regional head of local government in Wales for Unison, which represents most of the teaching assistants there, said, 'It is extremely worrying that while this money, which is not that generous, is earmarked for the agreement, it will have to compete with other local authority priorities.'
He warned that in some local authorities with high unemployment and major social deprivation, 'we may find that the money to implement this landmark agreement, which for the first time truly represents the function and role of support staff, will not be forthcoming'.
Mr Elliott's comments followed the launch at the end of November by education minister Jane Davidson of guidance and regulations relating to teachers' work and qualifications, which have now been put out for consultation until 6 February. She said a panel of headteachers and teachers would be set up to 'identify unnecessary bureaucratic burdens on schools and teachers'.
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