Representation: PAT and PANN to speak with a new voice
Trade unions representing teachers, nursery nurses, nannies, early years specialists and further and higher education lecturers, have come together under one name.
'Voice: the union for education professionals' was launched at the Education Show in Birmingham last week. It incorporates the Professional Association of Teachers (PAT), the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN), and Professionals Allied to Teaching (PAtT).
General secretary Phillip Parkin said, 'We chose the name Voice because dialogue is a core value for our union - it's how we resolve issues, rather than by taking industrial action.
'PAT has been using a total of eight logos and three names, depending on the type of member involved. We wanted to bring all sections together to create a seamless, integrated union that represents every professional in education and early years.'
Further information: www.voicetheunion.org.uk.
- Children at the Ellen Wilkinson primary school in Beckton, east London, road-tested the improved equipment on the opening day of their new children's centre in February. Entertainment laid on for the children and visitors included face painting, balloon modelling and an appearance by Bob the Builder.
