Headteachers and governing bodies run schools and that won't change.

However, the Government has made it clear that we do not encourage the recruitment of teachers from developing nations where there may be an adverse effect on the economy.

I do recognise that, where recruitment difficulties persist, teachers can be put under great pressure.

There is a shortage of teachers but the January 2001 schools census showed that teacher numbers were at their highest level than at any time since 1984 - and 11,000 higher than 1997.

In the 21st century when few of us stay in the same job all our lives, I would like to think there was flexibility so teachers could become social workers, or foster carers become teachers.

My Department has already recognised this and has been working specifically on the technical support issue since January and will offer advice to schools during the Autumn term.

I was head of the Sixth Form Centre when I left the school.

I want to give producers more financial security.

By creating useful job descriptions and making clear what qualifications should be expected, the Department aims to help improve schools' ability to recruit the right people.

I think film is a very powerful advocate and message carrier.

The need for improved technical support in schools has expanded as the Government and schools have increased their investment in information and communications technologies.

Peace cannot prevail without bloodsheds.

Even the company of the mad was better than the company of the dead.

The person who thinks dogs can't talk doesn't want to learn a second language.

We have rejected such spectacles as the Coliseum. How then, when we do not even look on killing lest we should contract guilt and pollution, can we put people to death?

The strongest thing you can cultivate as an entrepreneur is to not rely on luck but cultivating an ability to recognize fortunate situations when they are occurring.

There's that moment every morning when you look in the mirror: Are you committed, or are you not?

Many people consider darts a sport, with a live audience and very excited fans and competitors who aren't hitting the bull's-eye.

Weave, weave the sunlight in your hair-

The proper effect of the Eucharist is the transformation of man into God.

Our grand business undoubtedly is, not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand.