But she should leave., As one student put it: If they dont want us to protest then they shouldnt sack him., Rush messages of support to [emailprotected], This article is over 12 years, 2 months old. Younger students joined them, some as young as 12. A head tells of the trauma of being ordered to leave without saying goodbye despite improving A-level results Disappeared: principals sacked and gagged by academy trusts. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment, Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute, Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal, UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster share sale, Suspected IS chief killed in Syria, Turkey says, Pope urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants. ATL and NUT members have always had at heart the best interest of students and staff but could no longer accept further bullying from management.. But all four unions involved in the dispute rejected the offer. Last week hundreds of pupils at Villiers High School in Southall walked out of classes in protest at what they said was wrongful dismissal. Headteacher Sarah Brown, 50, was banned for pinning down a pupil for 30 minutes as horrified staff listened to his horrendous screaming. Members of the NASUWT union who work in further-education colleges and school leaders from the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) union joined the strikes for the first time in the current dispute. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Teachers at the school struck against management bullying in December and have called strikes for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, after a breakdown in terms of an Acas. St Pauls Place, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE. They said the headteacher ignored the petition. A council statement said it welcomed the independent school's decision to commission an independent investigation into the concerns raised on all sides. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Any action taken by ASCL would be in the autumn term. Music teacher Harry White, 37, told a student to buy slutty underwear. They provide our students with exceptional learning opportunities and care passionately about their subjects. In a letter to staff last week, chair of governors Shahid Khan said Ms Strang had been put on leave for her own health and safety and welfare. Its crazy., Another added, Yesterday was big. Assistant head, George Abbot comprehensive, Surrey. The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Degree in natural sciences, Cambridge University. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Cookie Control Link Icon. Fears for pupil safety as safeguarding referrals result in no action, Why teachers need more autonomy - and how to give it to them. But what about our rights? TEACHING CAREERAssistant head, George Abbot comprehensive, Surrey.Deputy head, Cranford Community School, Hounslow.1997 - Appointed head of Villiers High School.Has served as a member of the Royal Societys Education Committee, and Committee of Inquiry into the Changing Learner Experience;School Improvement Partner and consultant to Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.Original headline: Top head sent on leave after pupil walk-out. She said: "There are no protests but we do not have year 10 and 11 at school today. This is not the first attempt to sack him. I am delighted to be the Headteacher of Villiers High School. Our students have very diverse backgrounds and they work, play and flourish together developing respect and understanding of different cultures. All staff ensure a culture of high vigilance and care, especially for the most vulnerable pupils. The teachers at Villiers are so friendly and helpful. When members of the Mat team put pressure on my middle and senior leaders to behave unethically helping to rewrite coursework, persuading parents to home school their year 11 children I backed my team and said this was not how we would play. Results went up. Villiers High School | 381 followers on LinkedIn. Since 1 February, NAHT members have also been taking action short of a strike. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and the highest quality training for all our staff. "It's more or less a peaceful protest - we are just letting them work out their protest," she said. This time, though, I knew that at the end of that day, I would be leaving my keys, phone and laptop in the school safe and going home for the last time. He said all year groups were involved and that more pupils had been due to join the protest at lunchtime. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment, Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute, Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal, UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster share sale, Suspected IS chief killed in Syria, Turkey says, Pope urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants. Ealing Council has also intervened, saying it is arranging a meeting with Ms Strang and school governors. 'Sacked from the school I loved': a headteacher's story The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is also due to ballot members on national strike action in England for the first time in its history. Year 10 and 11 students will not be allowed to go to school tomorrow in case they continue to protest. They are experts in ensuring students realise their potential and often help them to advance beyond what they thought was possible. Classroom teachers were paid an average of 38,982 in the 2021-22 school year in England, 39,009 in Wales and 40,026 in Scotland. support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals, agreed on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022-23. unions have accepted a 7% rise for 2022-23, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute, Trevelyan relative 'would consider' famine payment, Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal, Suspected IS chief killed in Syria, Turkey says, UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster share sale, Cuba cancels May Day parade because of fuel crisis. Most of the students were year 10 and 11 students aged between 14 and 16. Read about our approach to external linking. Socialist Worker (unless otherwise stated). 2023 BBC. All visitors to the school comment positively on the warmth of welcome, the harmonious atmosphere and the focused attitude of our students. Children and parents are facing more disruption as teachers in England go on strike again. Jo Nicholls told . Villiers High School - Vacancies They include teacher Richard Glenn, 55, who took sixth formers to a strip club during a trip to Costa Rica. The school is really multicultural and I enjoy the different influences and how everyone is so respectful with one another.