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.
I think film is a very powerful advocate and message carrier.
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.
I want to give producers more financial security.
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?
What politicians want to create is irreversible change because when you leave office someone changes it back again.
If we can modernise the workforce, make them better qualified, have this framework of qualifications, then I think they have a very good case for more money.
It is a very unusual sector and the one thing I would ask of them is to understand that for most of them one-third of their films are being financed by the taxpayer and that carries huge accountability and responsibility.
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.
At different times I taught humanities, social sciences and pre-vocational education.
