I am not good at dealing with the modern media. I have not felt I have been as effective as I should be.

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

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.

At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.

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

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.