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Teaching unions have expressed their hopes for the work of Charles Clarke

Teaching unions have expressed their hopes for the work of Charles Clarke, formerly chair of the Labour party, as the new secretary of state for education and skills following the surprise resignation of Estelle Morris last week. 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.'
Teaching unions have expressed their hopes for the work of Charles Clarke, formerly chair of the Labour party, as the new secretary of state for education and skills following the surprise resignation of Estelle Morris last week.

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.'