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Mean supply teacher

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Inheritanceconfusion · 11/11/2022 08:20

More of a WWYD…

DD is in Year 2. This week, she’s had a supply teacher who has apparently shouted at the kids, including at one little boy for making a mistake with his maths, and he ended up in tears.

Several other kids have said the same, so it’s not just DD!

Would you say something to school? It’s an extremely lovely school with very positive and kind teachers so this has been a new experience for everyone!

Or is it just one of those things?

OP posts:
DarkKarmaIlama · 11/11/2022 08:33

@ljs22

okay then.

AntlerRose · 11/11/2022 08:32

I would say something because schools can say 'not that person' if they use a supply agency. But, i would also say that in my area its really difficult to get supply so the head may weigh up other factors and not change anything.

ljs22 · 11/11/2022 08:25

DarkKarmaIlama · 11/11/2022 08:22

No. She is the supply so she is just putting in some boundaries.

Shouting at a child for making a mistake when you are supposed to be helping them to learn is an interesting interpretation of 'boundaries'.

OP I would absolutely say something - sounds awful for the kids.

DarkKarmaIlama · 11/11/2022 08:22

No. She is the supply so she is just putting in some boundaries.

AllHailtheSlushy · 11/11/2022 08:22

How long is the teacher likely to be there? If they're not going to be back after this week, I wouldn't bother. But if they are like floating supply, I would perhaps have word with the head.

Idratherbepaddleboarding · 11/11/2022 08:22

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