Quote Originally Posted by abbobrom View Post
While I agree with you on some parts of your post, I must however, take you to task about the section where you state "they're not losing their jobs".

That may have been the case years ago, when the job was fairly secure, but it certainly isn't now. Social media has caused all sorts of problems for teachers, when keyboard warriors can print what they want with no comeback. Heads often side with the parents, rather than support their staff, easier than rocking the boat. They are terrified that they will lose numbers, which in turn invites the inspectorate in to the building. Each child that leaves, cost the school money. Easier to lose a teacher and replace with a younger one who are paid less.

Totally agree with you. How many schools have been rocked with " black lives matter " ie students coming out of the woodwork years later and saying they were victims of racist attacks etc and naming teachers! Plastered across social media so appalling!

My only issues are in many classes bright students are not given adequate extension work as the emphasis is always placed on children who need extra support and bringing them up the the required level. In most subjects, students excel more with like minded students at the same ability level whether it be tennis or academics - Selective Grammar Schools need to be increased and bollox to the " it's weakening other schools where kids are not so bright or couldn't be bothered "

In teacher training more emphasis should be placed on discipline - the majority of teachers know how to control a class but some are too weak and here lies another problem.

Does annoy me though when some teachers have been off work since March and then starting to whinge about going back to school. Perhaps they should look at all the other key workers who have worked throughout! I am sure it's safer in a classroom than in a supermarket or enclosed shopping centre with no fresh air!