Steve Sinnott, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers said he was pleased parents were being urged to accept their responsibilities.

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Steve Sinnott, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, welcomed the increase in bursaries and golden hellos but said further changes were needed.

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Teachers' and heads' unions welcomed the announcement - with the National Union of Teachers' general secretary, Steve Sinnott, saying such personalised tuition will bring "enormous benefits to young people who need extra help".

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