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.

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.

You have got to attract the brightest and the best, but the brightest and best won't stay unless they see real career options.

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

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

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