Tag Archives: Attendance
‘Born for factory fodder, but the factories have closed down.’
Aspirations. We have been trying to raise them for the last decade, telling pupils they can be anything, anyone and education is the key to life long success. I am not sure how I feel about telling a pupil to … Continue reading
The names you remember and the ones you don’t
In conversations with students, I am often asked why I wanted to be a teacher. When I was five I loved school, so much so, I would come home and recreate the classroom for my teddy bears and little sister … Continue reading
When a child is unhappy at school
If your child is unhappy at school, it can be a pretty miserable existence for parents who are often baffled by the sudden change in a child’s attitude. Turn to your school, ask your child’s Head of Year if they … Continue reading
Divorce and why it is usually the parents who need to grow-up.
The BBC published a story today about children from divorced parents. Whilst I agreed with telling the children and telling them the truth, this option relies on parents being reasonable and seeing things from their child’s point of view. More … Continue reading
