ATL in the Post-16 Sector A growing and stable trade union

1. ATL in the Post-16 Sector A growing and stable trade union

2. We are a friendly, inclusive trade union who always put our members first: we are and will be ‘member led’ We represent all education professionals in the FE Sector We aim to have ATL Representatives in every college to support you in your role. We have a partnership with AMIE (Association for Managers in Education) that furthers our influence in the sector We are the fastest growing education union in the post 16 sector with 80% growth since 2007. ATL – The Trade Union for Post-16 Professionals. ATL. The Education Union

3. So why join ATL? • You become a member of a nationally recognised trade union in the Further Education sector • You belong to a progressive trade union who supports you in seeking reasonable solutions to the issues that impact on you (stability of purpose) • You are surrounded by a supportive network of members, Reps and ATL staff (inclusive) • You have a voice on both a local and national forum – an opportunity to influence matters that concern you in your sector ATL. The Education Union

4. What support can we offer? Through ATL’s network of local Reps, Branches, Help Lines and Professional Staff, we can support you with any of the following issues: ATL. The Education Union

5. Specialist Support – Just for you! When you join ATL we will give you all the support you need to take control of your career, including: • A dedicated Post-16 National Official to represent your voice • ATL’s network of local representatives and branches at your fingertips • Unrivalled publications: Dedicated FE newsletter e-bulletins and guidance sheets • ATL staff who understand your needs and are happy to help • Invitations to Post-16 network, bespoke training and CPD events (with esteemed speakers) ATL. The Education Union

6. Receive FREE learning and training opportunities from ATL Training can be organised in your college or local branch CPD topics relevant to Post-16 professionals Election of ULR – Union Learning Representative Sign up, via ATL, for the M.A. in Education with Edge Hill with substantial discount ATL’s unrivalled CPD opportunity ATL. The Education Union

7. Get Involved in YOUR Union! • Attend local ATL meetings in your college • Come along to training and development courses with ATL • Give your views on policy via our FE specialist advisory group (FESAG), your lead member for FE, or to FE policy staff. • Attend County Branch meetings and meet professionals from other sectors • Visit ATL Conference- debate resolutions and sign up to our FE Sector Zone • Pass on information to colleagues about ATL ATL. The Education Union

8. Our Joint Working! • Joint seminar on professionalism with SKOPE (Department of Education, University of Oxford) 2011 • Joint seminar on professionalism with IfL, Frank Coffield and Ewart Keep, December 2012 • Workshop on developing a model of CPD with Professors’ Lorna Unwin and Alison Fuller, January 2013 • Publication of leaflet on implementing stress management standards in FE with help from HSE, ACAS, AoC. • Presentation to CAVTL • Presentations at national conferences – Westminster Education Forum, National Training and Resources Limited • Submissions to FE News, FE Weekly, Sec.ed. • Visiting speakers to FESAG: Geoff Stanton (IOE); Karen Adriaanse ATL. The Education Union

9. ATL Membership – Further Benefits • Your first year of membership is 50% off the standard rate! • Rates from £8 per month, or 0.6 fractional post at £4:13 per month*) • Members may be able to claim tax relief on Union fees • Range of other benefits and discounts available from travel insurance, car insurance to software offers. • *See full offer on ATL website www.ATL.org.uk ATL. The Education Union

10. Your Union in Your College! A Stable and Growing union: what more could you want?