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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

I want to give producers more financial security.

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.

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

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

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

Oh, look at that, he's heard of me. My fame grows.

I see my large nose, like half an avocado. I broke it falling downstairs when I was six, and it now resembles a large blob of play-dough.

The Bible's historical accuracy is a reminder that while "the heavens declare the glory of God," there's also plenty of evidence among the rubble and ruins.

When you like something and you're pretty good at it and you can make a living doing it, you don't ask why. You just count your blessings and go with it.

Be it unto you, even as you believe. In God's economy, we believe first and then see.

The sands of time are quicksands ... so much can sink into them without a trace.

I got exposed to so many different cultures and people.

It’s not the writing part that’s hard. What’s hard is sitting down to write.

I think that the only thing that can bring us into a place of fullness is being out in the land with other. Then we remember where the source of our power lies.

Thea was still under the belief that public opinion could be placated; that if you clucked often enough, the hens would mistake you for one of themselves.