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“She was enormously energetic and committed to making a success of the GTC. She battled to create a sense of credibility and value for the teaching profession.”

— Carol Adams

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"Having to manage temporary and unqualified teachers can become a severe drain on the remaining experienced staff."

"People should do everything they can to support their teachers [but] they must also be very clear that there is a legal requirement for them to refer that teacher to the GTCE."

"She contributed enormously at a crucial moment to the development of leadership skills and professionalism for the teaching profession and will be sorely missed."

"The fact remains that teachers are likely to find it considerably more attractive to work in a successful school with good discipline, well motivated students and greater freedoms."

"The code of conduct is relevant only to the tiny, tiny minority of teachers who fall below [the professional conduct] standard and come before the council. It is not a code which may be used by employers as a basis for dismissing teachers."

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