UCU: IFL

Motion

Motion text: Sector conference:
1. recognises the importance of a professionally qualified workforce but is concerned that IFL, despite significant funding, is not widely accepted as a truly supportive, independent and representational body. Staff:
are unsure about what exactly IFL stands for
have concerns IFL is becoming another tier of management and a government puppet
see CPD requirements as another onerous set of hoops to jump through
feel membership does not give staff the professional status they deserve
are worried they may fall foul of IFL regulations, either wittingly or through allegations of misconduct, disenfranchising them from the teaching profession
are suspicious colleges may use IFL membership in a negative way and have questioned the writing of IFL membership into contracts of employment
want to restore parity with School teachers as part of their professionalism.
2. congratulates the IFL on identifying some of the serious problems faced by FE teachers
3. feels disappointed in the IFL failure to propose any actions to deal with these problems
4. urges the IFL to set up a working party to develop a comprehensive strategy to combat those problems.
5. instructs the FEC to review IFL operations to date and to report back in the autumn with recommendations.