Suspensions and exclusions are up.
Everyone says: 'This is awful. Govt, schools, teachers need to do more!'
My response: 'This is awful. Behaviour needs to change. Tolerance of violence and abuse can't continue to increase. Students can't be taught that things that aren't ok are ok until they are 18 and suddenly 'off you go'. More responsibility needs to be taught and taken by parents and students'
As a parent, I wouldn’t dream of going to a dr and telling them to run a hospital, and nor do I tell my son’s school what to do.
Why do parents feel they could ‘run’ things?
Do parents of #SEN children not realise that what works for their child might not work for all?
Knock at staff room door.
Pupil: Can I see my teacher?
Teacher: Can it wait, they’re having their lunch?
Pupil: No, I really need to see them.
Teacher: It’s really important?
Pupil: Yes
You: It’s alright, I’ll go. What is it then?’
Pupils: Can I sharpen some pencils?
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🎉🚨 Competition 🚨🎉
To celebrate my new book Retrieval Practice: Primary I am giving away signed copies of all my RP books, including my latest!😁
To enter simply retweet this tweet. Entries can be from all over the world 🌍 Winner announced next week!
Kids need books for summer reading, and kids love graphic novels — so here’s a GN giveaway, including a dozen copies of my first Hunger Heroes graphic novel!
If you can get these books into kids’ hands, RT this tweet and follow me to enter to win them.
Bonus entry: tag a pal!
In celebration of national #ThankATeacher day, I'm giving away this teacher hamper. Retweet to be in with a chance to win. Winner announced 26/5/22. Good luck 📚
*UK schools giveaway*. Fancy a copy of my latest @Usborne historical mystery The Secret of the Treasure Keepers, 10 bookmarks and a poster? Just follow me and retweet by 6pm Friday 20th May. One winner to be picked at random. 📚😀#bookgiveaway