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Heartbroken about DS's teacher

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Bluetie · 06/07/2024 12:20

DS is a great kid. He's smart, funny, musical and sporty. He is also incredibly polite and has a caring nature. He is always winning awards at school, and is liked by all. DS attends a lovely small school with only 2 year-groups.

His previous teachers were OK but in year 3, he's had the most wonderful teacher, Mr T. Mr T is DS's first male teacher and they also share a hobby. Mr T has really helped DS develop his confidence, pushing him more in academics. DS has had a great year.

DS is now moving to year 4. Mr T is also moving to year 4. But they won't be together. All the classes have been mixed to mix abilities, sexes and SEN.

One morning this week, I went to ask Mr T if this class allocation was final. The head came to join our conversation, and he said he will only move DS for an exceptional reason. The head added that the new teacher has made the best progress in her year group across the whole school. I really want DS to stay with Mr T.

Can anyone think of something?

OP posts:
McSpoot · 06/07/2024 12:28

I’m sure that your perfect son will be fine with the other teacher.

Roundroundthegarden · 06/07/2024 12:28

Fgs punished. Have a word with yourself.

BrutusMcDogface · 06/07/2024 12:27

Bluetie · 06/07/2024 12:27

I feel like DS is being punished for being a good kid.

That’s fucking ridiculous.

Divebar2021 · 06/07/2024 12:27

Do you think “ heartbroken” might be a bit dramatic?

Bluetie · 06/07/2024 12:27

Roundroundthegarden · 06/07/2024 12:23

Well what happens the year after? He can't forever be placed with the same teacher? Your kids is always winning awards, well liked and seems to be doing well. I don't think you will find any good reason to ask for him to be in his class.

I feel like DS is being punished for being a good kid.

OP posts:
crumblingschools · 06/07/2024 12:26

Maybe other children would like Mr T too. Can’t please all parents/pupils. Your DS seems to be doing well, maybe another child now needs Mr T to help them

FloofPaws · 06/07/2024 12:26

If everyone did that it would be chaos
Just let the new teacher bring new things to him

BrutusMcDogface · 06/07/2024 12:26

Deal with it? Since when do parents get to decide which teacher their kid has? Your perfect boy isn’t the only kid in that school, you know.

Roundroundthegarden · 06/07/2024 12:23

Well what happens the year after? He can't forever be placed with the same teacher? Your kids is always winning awards, well liked and seems to be doing well. I don't think you will find any good reason to ask for him to be in his class.