The minimum statutory leave entitlement has been increased throughout the United Kingdom to include temporary workers on contracts for services.  These changes have been introduced by virtue of the Working Time Regulations 1998 as amended by the Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2007.
It is important that all New Directions staff are aware of these changes so [...]

Working in partnership with Employment Training, New Directions Education Limited is pleased to be able to offer training for Teaching Assistants via the Modern Apprenticeship Programme for Teaching Assistants-NVQ Level 3.
Open to teaching assistants who have completed the NVQ level two qualification and work at least 16 hours per week, this modern apprenticeship involves completing [...]

New Directions is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2007 Wales Fast Growth Fifty Index- the list of the fastest growing Welsh companies.
Growing consistently since its incorporation in 1994, New Directions has been escalating in size to account for the demand for teachers, social workers, pharmacists and corporate recruitment in Wales and the UK.
As [...]

A Merthyr woman who transformed her life during an eight year career break to provide a brighter future for her children is in the running for a prestigious award.
We have nominated our very own Primary Account Manager Sharon Green for the ‘Most Effective Returner to the Workplace’ prize in the Western Mail’s Welsh Woman of [...]

By Gary Williams MD New Directions Education
It was with great interest that I read the recent proposal by the head of the General Teaching Council for England, Keith Bartley, that teachers might in future be obliged to demonstrate their active commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a condition of their continued registration.
I am sure [...]

In a proposal being considered by the General Teaching Council for England teachers could be compelled to continually update their skills to stay on the register of those allowed to work in schools.
The GTC is considering the implementation of a register to record training undertaken by staff and only those that actively pursue professional development [...]

An opportunity exists to promote where you live by entering our exciting new schools competition to tell us at New Directions Education the ‘Seven Wonders of Where you Live’.
The competition aims to encourage children to take pride in their community and appreciate their surroundings.
When selecting the ‘Wonders’ of your area you may like to consider [...]

If you would like to join us on our Christmas shopping trip to the spa city of Bath please contact your account manager to secure your place. Coaches will pick up from various stops on Saturday 1st December before journeying to Bath for a day of Christmas shopping. Places are filling up fast so book [...]

Please join our hunt for the New Directions Education 2007 Christmas Card. We are inviting all primary schools across South Wales to compete to be our card designer this year. For this years card we are inviting pupils to create their ideal Christmas scene using whatever resources they like. All entries need to be A4 [...]

As part of our commitment to our teaching staff, New Directions Education has produced an information sheet for supply teachers providing guidance on Child Protection issues. The information sheet aims to advise teachers of best practice in the classroom and give practical suggestions of how to deal with children undergoing difficulties in the home. This [...]