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I enjoy History and the lessons are brought to life through great trips to exhibitions or museums. Amerjit was sacked on Monday evening by governors, following a disciplinary hearing. The NEU is considering three further days of strike action in the summer term in England. Or register to get 2 articles free per month. The teachers are so kind and the older students helped to show us around and settle in. In both England and Northern Ireland, teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be told about closures. For term dates and school Calendar click here. Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38%. Most schools in Northern Ireland closed on Wednesday as teacher members of five unions went on strike. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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Cookies page Weve got exams in a month, yet weve lost our head of maths and arent allowed in the school!, Others spoke of teachers who had been bullied and said that the head teacher had changed lunch and break times to try and stop students gathering together. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. We want our students to enjoy coming to school and develop a love of learning. For more information on how these cookies work, This isn't right! Vanessa Summers, 41, was kicked out for teaching kids aged seven and eight while drunk after a bottle of wine. Acouple of heads of department hugged me, said they were pleased with the small gains but the real improvements would be this coming year. Villiers offers a great variety of choices. 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Students, teachers and support staff come from all over the world and we can all learn new and interesting things from each other. A teachers disciplinary panel heard that Hoffman, 29, met the child while working at Marden High School in North Shields, though the contact between them developed after she left the school. He also threatened to f***ing kill a pupil. 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. But she is still trying to sack the same teacher, who refuses to be bullied. Is climate change killing Australian wine? An assistant music director at an all girls private school was sacked after 33 years of teaching for putting kisses on her "overly affectionate" emails to students, a tribunal heard. Fears for pupil safety as safeguarding referrals result in no action, Why teachers need more autonomy - and how to give it to them. "They are from outside the school but they have created a situation inside the school. After he left, I put on my smile and headed out to see the students opening their envelopes, celebrating their successes, listening to the teachers relief that the results had improved. Villiers was judged "Outstanding" in every category in its latest . We'd like to set Google Analytics cookies to help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. Alternatively, you can subscribe for just 1 per month for the next three months and get: You can subscribe for just 1 per month for the next three months and get: Subscribe for just 1 per month for the next 3 months to get unlimited access to all Tes magazine content. She wants to make it hard to protest, said one. Can parents take time off and what else do you need to know? I am delighted to be the Headteacher of Villiers High School. He conveyed compassion and suggested I phone my union. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? It is also a very inclusive school. In England, schools have been asked to prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Villiers High School Sep 2017 - Present5 years 8 months Headteacher, Senior Deputy Headteacher THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Sep 2012 - Jul 20174 years 11 months. The male teacher was sacked from Villiers High School in Southall on Monday after an internal investigation, headteacher Juliet Strang said. Adam Evans made crude. All staff ensure a culture of high vigilance and care, especially for the most vulnerable pupils. The teachers work hard to support us in the next steps we take and motivate us thinking about our future choices and career. They said they had gathered hundreds of signatures on a petition against the sacking of Amerjitincluding students and parentsbut that the head had confiscated it. Copyright 2007-2023 AH Consultancy Services Ltd. I always feel that I can talk to my tutor or a teacher if I feel worried about something, a bit stuck or need help and advice. The union is calling for talks to resume, and says funding arrangements remain a major concern for school leaders. Our students leave with qualifications that will set them up for the world of work and further education. Otherwise you disappear. Villiers High School - Reinstate Mr Amerjit Virdee. Most state school teachers in England had a 5% rise in 2022. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Degree in natural sciences, Cambridge University. Hundreds of pupils walked out of lessons in protest at the sacking. Subscribe for just 1 per month for the next 3 months to get unlimited access to all Tes magazine content. It compared what had happened at the school to recent events in Egypt, where former president Hosni Mubarak has been overthrown after 30 years in power. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Our students have very diverse backgrounds and they work, play and flourish together developing respect and understanding of different cultures. We are particularly proud of our enrichment programme and personalised approach to students' needs. Alternatively you may be able to take holiday or unpaid parental leave. Last year 100% of our Sixth Form students achieved a place on a course and at a university of their choice. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. They said the headteacher ignored the petition. Students say that one pupil has already been threatened with expulsion after the protests. He was a health and safety representative during the pandemic. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. Most of her teaching staff went on strike recently. 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. I had not been prepared to achieve this by their desired methods. My school was a challenge, in a deprived area. If I kept my mouth shut I could walk away with a reference that would get me another job (maybe) and a chunk of money to prevent immediate panic. Ms Strang said one of the teacher's representatives had leaked the information to the pupils through other members of staff. Years 12 and 13 are stepping-stones to further and higher education, and form the foundation for lifelong learning. The physics teacher was sacked for gross misconduct from Fazakerley High School in Liverpool in April last year. Read about our approach to external linking. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the offer was no longer on the table, so the decision on pay would now be made by the independent pay review body. 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REBELLIOUS Villiers High School students gathered in Southall Park this morning before marching to the school in protest at the sacking of a popular teacher. Students protesting today said they had supported the teachers during the strike. We really would encourage you to arrange a visit. In England, schools should open if possible, the government says. 25th February 2011, 12:00am Irena Barker A high-powered head has agreed to stay away from her school to protect her "health and safety and welfare" after pupil and staff allegations of "bullying" management and the sacking of a popular teacher. When I arrived the following day to celebrate the opening of envelopes with the students, the Mats HR manager was waiting in my office. 2023 BBC. All visitors to the school comment positively on the warmth of welcome, the harmonious atmosphere and the focused attitude of our students. Head teacher Juliet Strang said that the teacher was sacked on Monday after an internal investigation. John Wiseman, 47, was sacked for fiddling students' work History teacher Gemma Beckett, 32, was struck off for having sex with a former student whose mum had died and moving the grieving. On the picket line at Villiers High School in December (Pic: Raymie Kiernan) Headteacher Juliet Strang has been removed from Villiers High School after a student strike and mass protests. It's special because everyone is so welcoming, teachers are so engaging in lessons. The same day a 14-year-old boy was cautioned for a public order offence after being arrested outside the school when a disturbance broke out. URN: 101928. St Olaves has exposed the dark side of the entire school system. Ealing NUT has announced it is standing byhim and is to hold a two-day strike at the site next Tuesday and Wednesday. They work, play and flourish together in our outstanding learning environment developing respect and understanding for each other so that they are well prepared for their adult lives. Address: Boyd Avenue, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3BT This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I believe this is a common period that new heads get when taking on a school needing to change. We use necessary cookies to make our site work. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Unions claim pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time. The one person they all blame is the Head Teacher Juliet Strang. They were protesting to show support for the much respected teacher who is the head of the Maths department. t was the first day of term usually my favourite. A school statement said following recent events a thorough investigation would be carried out by the governors. The NAHT in Wales has rejected the offer. Fresh faces, returning colleagues, a new year and a sense of optimism. It said head Juliet Strang would be on paid leave until this was completed. prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Is climate change killing Australian wine? VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules, What Europe's royals could teach King Charles. We have grown considerably in size and popularity over the last few years, a reflection of our high standards and our fantastic achievements. The headteacher, Juliet Strang, told students in years 10 and 11 not to come to schooland police officers at the gates prevented those who did turn up from entering the school. It is a . The lock-out follows mass protests and a strike by hundreds of students against the sacking of NUT union rep and head of Maths, Amerjit Virdee yesterday. Parent-led advocacy group SafeEdForAll confirmed he was sacked on Tuesday, May 10. The Villiers Sixth Form has high aspirations for all its students. "There are people with bigger political agendas who are out to destroy the school," she added. He made it sound as if he was doing me a favour. A press release from the NUT said the pupil protest that finally triggered Ms Strangs departure was a united, peaceful and principled act of solidarity with a victimised teacher. Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if they close. Any action taken by ASCL would be in the autumn term. Cookie Control Link Icon. They were demanding the reinstatement of their teacher and . Read about our approach to external linking. Recently most of Villiers teaching staff went on strike over imposed changes and "bullying" by the Head teacher. Our teachers are all so nice, always try to make their lessons interesting and they have also helped me build my confidence. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. A statement from the school on Tuesday said: "Following the recent challenging and difficult events that have taken place at Villiers High School, a thorough investigation will be commissioned by the chair of governors into concerns that have been raised by all parties involved. "All of this should be confidential and dealt with an a totally confidential way.". 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. The following 10 minutes ended my employment. Music teacher Harry White, 37, told a student to buy slutty underwear. 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I enjoy how multicultural Villiers is and how this is celebrated through events. They said it was still not fully funded, meaning schools would have had to make cuts elsewhere to afford it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Head teachers decide whether to shut schools. Teachers in those unions have also been taking action short of a strike since October 2022, which includes refusing to provide lunchtime supervision or to attend meetings held outside working hours. When the Gazette contacted the school, head Juliet Strang said years 10 and 11 had been told to stay home today as a "calming down" measure. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Fresh faces, returning colleagues, a new year and a sense of optimism. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences. Head teacher Juliet Strang said that the teacher was sacked on Monday after an internal investigation. While the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) hearing found Mr Evans guilty of . From 8:20 am today, all students boycotted most of their lessons in protest at the "unfair" sacking. Year 10 and 11 pupils have been protesting at the dismissal of a mathematics teacher who had been at the school in Boyd Avenue, Southall, for 29 years. My superiors were unhappy but I believed that sustained change was possible using honest methods, even if it wasnt as fast as they wanted. They are not being excluded, this is just so they can calm down. 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. School students at Villiers High School in Southall, west London, were locked out of their school today, Wednesday. Published by Larkham Printers & Publishers Ltd, Correspondence address: PO Box 74955, London E16 9EJ | company registered in England & Wales, number: 1335756, registered address: 71-75 Shelton Street London WC2H 9JQ. Theyre trying to stop us doing it again. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Now I am part of the School Council and work with students from all year groups. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. It is common knowledge among Villiers School pupils and teachers that Juliet Strang has been trying to fire this particular teacher. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for our students and the highest quality training for all our staff. The teachers at Villiers are so friendly and supportive there is always someone there for you if you need help or advice. A previous "orchestrated campaign to sack him over performance were unsuccessful. She said: "There are no protests but we do not have year 10 and 11 at school today. Marxism 2023 a festival of socialist ideas, Student strike shuts Villiers High School in protest at teacher Amerjit Virdee's sacking, Anti-fascists outnumber far right bigots at Honor Oak pub, Why I left the Labour PartyEmma Dent Coad, Step up action say civil service strikers, South Korean anti-war protest against arms to Ukraine. 1997 - Appointed head of Villiers High School. I didnt know if he would survive', London's most expensive renting areas as rooms cost 1000 a month, The Kings Coronation Concert to feature a Union Flag, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan. Over 300 school students protested outside Villiers High School in Southall, west London, on Tuesday of this week and forced it to close. Hundreds of pupils staged another protest outside Villiers High School in Southall at the sacking of a respected teacher who had been at the school for 29 years over "child protection issues". Although we take great pride in our high achievers, we are particularly proudthat ALL our students leave with sound qualifications, experiences and skills on which to build their futures. Students say they support the teachers action. But they have asked for a pay increase of 6% for 2021-22 and a rise of inflation plus 2% for 2022-23. Like heads all over England, I am one of the disappeared. 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. In the days following the protest, on 8 February, Ms Strang is reported to have banned whole year groups from entering the school unless they had signed notes from their parents saying they would not participate in any protests or disruptive behaviour. School students at Villiers High School in Southall, west London, were locked out of their school today, Wednesday. For me, my time was up. I wasnt ever going to return to the school I loved, had built up and spent more time at than home. Ealing Council has also intervened, saying it is arranging a meeting with Ms Strang and school governors. Since 1 February, NAHT members have also been taking action short of a strike. Members of the National Education Union joined picket lines across England on Thursday. Another said that students had organised a petition in support of Amerjitand that hundreds of students and parents had signed it. The quality of teaching, learning and leadership improved hugely. Younger students joined them, some as young as 12. Villiers is a highly successful 11-19 co-educational school and has just been judged OUTSTANDING in every category by Ofsted. Unions hailed her departure last week - following a 70 per cent vote of no confidence from staff - as a victory, and a press statement from the NUT said the news had been greeted with joyous relief. A council statement said it welcomed the independent school's decision to commission an independent investigation into the concerns raised on all sides. Most of the students were year 10 and 11 students aged between 14 and 16. Enough is enough.. It has a diverse and multicultural society and has some of the best teachers. 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