I know there are things I did in education that will never be reversed. I have not done that in film yet because I have only been here for about nine months.

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

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

I taught for 17 years in an inner city comprehensive schools.

I know there are things I did in education that will never be reversed. I have not done that in film yet because I have only been here for about nine months.

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.

If bringing up the next generation is important, why aren't they the best qualified, the best paid? Why aren't we as concerned about their career progression as we are about those who work in the education or health services?