Teachers who are members of political Parties.

Department of Education (Northern Ireland) did not have the information requested.

Dear Sir or Madam,

By letter of 30 September 2009, The Secretary of State Ed Balls appointed Maurice Smith to enquire into the "promotion of racism in schools". Part of the review is aimed at determining whether members of the British National Party (BNP) should be allowed to work as teachers or in the wider school workforce.

Please provide the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I am referring to education.

1. Has your authority ever found a member of the BNP or any other political Party guilty of a disciplinary offence related to their Party membership whilst teaching in the last three years? If so please give information as to when and how many.
2. Has any parent complained to you regarding the Party membership of any employee or the expression of political views within School classrooms under your authority during the last three years?
3. What safeguards do you currently have in place to prevent members of any political Party promoting their views within Schools?

Mark Walker
Solidarity Trade Union
www.solidaritytradeunion.org

Freedom of Information (DENI),

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Dear Mr Walker

Thank you for your email requesting information regarding Party membership
whilst teaching in the last three years etc. Your request was received on
13 October 2009 and will be dealt with under the terms of the above
legislation.
The leaflet attached tells you about the legislation and the procedures
which will be followed in handling your request.
In some circumstances a fee may be payable but if that is the case, you
will be advised of the likely charges before proceeding.
If you have any queries about this email, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Regards
Louise Donaldson
Business Support Team
Department of Education

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Browne, Neville,

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Dear Mr Walker

Please find attached the Department's response to your request concerning
"Teachers' who are members of political parties"

Regards

Neville Browne

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