Carol Adams (educator)

Carol Adams (28 July 1948 – 11 January 2007) was a history teacher and the first Chief Executive of the General Teaching Council for England. She was known for her work in professional development for teachers and promoting equality and diversity in education. Quotes "What the pupils need above all is continuity – and they need the self-esteem that comes with knowing that their school is where teachers want to stay long term." "Until teaching our neediest children becomes the pinnacle of a professional career, the best-rewarded and most sought-after job, we cannot seriously tackle social injustice or provide equality of opportunity." "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." "Having to manage temporary and unqualified teachers can become a severe drain on the remaining experienced staff." Independent Newspaper publication on Inner-city teachers 'should be given golden handcuffs'. January 8, 2003 "Overall, we find too many enthusiastic new teachers, who are mostly young women graduates, rapidly losing their enthusiasm. For them, within the first five years, initially positive expectations about what they see as a creative, challenging and rewarding career, turn into a wish to change job and a reluctance to say they would choose teaching again. We should ask honestly why this happens." Personnel Today Publication on Teaching could face exodus by unhappy staff from a survey carried out by Carol Adams, chief executive of the General Teaching Council for England (GTC). January 14, 2003 "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." Independent Newspaper publication on Teachers sacked for incompetence remain in schools. January 2, 2004 "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." From BBC News report on Teachers to get code of conduct. July 1, 2004 “What parents said they valued most were discussions with teachers and heads, and what they wanted was more descriptive information in their children’s school reports. This is particularly true for primary schools. Parents wanted to know much more than just how their children were doing academically.” Independent Newspaper publication on why parents have doubts about league tables. January 26, 2006 “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.” A tribute to Carl Adams by Lord Puttnam, who praised her fight for teaching credibility. January 19, 2007 "She contributed enormously at a crucial moment to the development of leadership skills and professionalism for the teaching profession and will be sorely missed." A tribute to Carl Adams by David Blunkett, published by TES magazine on Carol Adams: a leader ‘courageous in pursuit of teachers’ credibility’. January 19, 2007 External links Category:British educators Category:1948 births Category:2007 deaths