Headteachers in England tell of worsening behaviour of pupils – & parents! School leaders describe culture of non-compliance since lockdowns, with pupils wandering corridors but skipping lessons I know I’m speaking to the converted but as a former Deputy Headteacher I thought I’d weigh in! Teaching kids to behave in school is crucial because it […]
Watch me talking about smacking on ITV “This Morning” with Holly Willoughby and Eamonn Holmes. Smacking is back in the news again and I was interviewed on BBC Radio London about smacking as Children’s Commissioner Maggie Atkinson claims that under current law here in the UK pets and adults have better protection than children. Bringing up happy, healthy, […]
Poor pupil behaviour drives 70 per cent of teachers to consider quitting! A survey from Parentline Plus that suggests that 70% of teachers consider quitting because of stress over children’s behaviour in school. As a former Deputy Head and class teacher for over 22 years I am greatly saddened, but not surprised, by this new […]
