At a local village school. She is known for it (among the parents)
e.g. - chose son of one the teachers for Athletics competition even though he hated athletics and had no ability in it. I personally witnessed him crying and refusing to compete a couple of years ago
- regularly chooses the best friend of her daughter (also at the school) for teams in inter school events even though this best friend is less talented than a number of others pupils
- overlooks some children who are more able than others (whom she does select) based on how well she gets on with their parents
I feel that if I complain to the Head it could make things worse for my ds but I don't think she should get away with this cronyism