§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether a probationary teacher has a right to see reports on him which are made by education advisers or others; and if there is any agreement with the National Union of Teachers on this matter.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonThe probationary teacher has no statutory right to see any reports on him. There is no national agreement with the teachers' associations on the matter.
§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether it is in order for a local authority to expect a probationary teacher to spend most of his time teaching mathematics even if he was engaged on the understanding that his post would be in his speciality and he has no relevant mathematics qualification; and if she will make a statement.
§ Miss Margaret JacksonAuthorities have been advised by my Department that probationary teachers should be working in conditions which give them a fair 597W chance of showing their practical proficiency. Should a teacher fail to complete probation satisfactorily in the circumstances described he would be justified in citing the facts in any subsequent representation and they would no doubt weigh heavily in his favour.