Teachers who are members of political Parties.

The request was successful.

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

Cara Leigh Hamill, Southern Education and Library Board (Northern Ireland)

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FAO Mark Walker

In reference to your e-mailed request dated 14 October 2009 (copy
attached) we can confirm receipt and that the matter is receiving
attention.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries.

Regards

Cara Leigh Hamill

Records Officer

SELB

02837 415365

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Cara Leigh Hamill, Southern Education and Library Board (Northern Ireland)

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FAO Mark Walker

With reference to this request (as outlined below), please note attached
response document.

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome or how your request for
information has been handled you have the right to appeal. Please address
any appeals within two calendar months to:

Information Management Unit

Southern Education & Library Board

3 Charlemont Place

The Mall

ARMAGH BT61 9AX

If you have any further queries concerning this matter please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Cara Leigh Hamill

Records Officer

SELB

02837 415365

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