A colleague of mine recently became chartered and asked if the college would pay the fees. She was told no, since being Chartered made her more employable! So much for Investing In People!! I don't know what the situation is with teaching staff undertaking MEds etc - perhaps I should find out before I submit my PDR... Carol Coleman (Mrs.) Librarian Cricklade College Andover Hants SP10 1EJ 01264 363311 x226 email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%