'Voice: the union for education professionals' was launched at theEducation Show in Birmingham last week. It incorporates the ProfessionalAssociation of Teachers (PAT), the Professional Association of NurseryNurses (PANN), and Professionals Allied to Teaching (PAtT).
General secretary Phillip Parkin said, 'We chose the name Voice becausedialogue is a core value for our union - it's how we resolve issues,rather than by taking industrial action.
'PAT has been using a total of eight logos and three names, depending onthe type of member involved. We wanted to bring all sections together tocreate a seamless, integrated union that represents every professionalin education and early years.'
Further information: www.voicetheunion.org.uk.
- Children at the Ellen Wilkinson primary school in Beckton, eastLondon, road-tested the improved equipment on the opening day of theirnew children's centre in February. Entertainment laid on for thechildren and visitors included face painting, balloon modelling and anappearance by Bob the Builder.