Every parent expects their child to be taught by a qualified teacher.
A qualified teacher can change the trajectory of a child’s life, enabling them to reach their full potential in a subject, making an impact on test scores and access to universities and jobs.
But right now, non-qualified staff are filling the gaps. This is not only unfair to pupils, but also puts an additional pressure on staff. While they are doing their best with the resources available, and have important and valuable skills, it is unfair to demand of them what they are not paid or trained to do, on top of their existing workload.
Students should learn with the support of a qualified teacher.
This should be a minimum standard for our children’s education.
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Dear Sir Keir Starmer,
The impact that a teacher can have on a child’s life is enormous.
As you yourself have rightly stated, every child should be taught by a qualified teacher. When children are taught by staff who aren’t qualified, the impact is lifelong.
UNESCO has pointed out that Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that the right to education cannot be fulfilled without trained and qualified teachers. The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher.
How can students learn without the support of a qualified teacher? This should be a minimum standard for our children.
A lack of qualified teachers impacts a child’s learning, test scores, ability to access university and jobs, and has consequences on our country’s economy.
In 2023, you highlighted the importance and current shortage of qualified teachers. You spoke about “the guarantee that every child will be taught by a qualified professional.”
Will you put this commitment in law?
Will you protect the right to be taught by a qualified teacher for every child?
Yours sincerely,