To not be happy with new teacher so far because of this

I would cut her some slack. You sound quite demanding, they've only been back a few days. And for all you know, your DS has been shouting all day long.

Just chill a bit - it’s only the second week back at school. Give them all a few weeks to settle in - teacher included - and then start complaining if things aren’t right.

With the shouting thing, I’m sure there’s more to it than meets the eye - perhaps several children were trying to talk to her at once? Perhaps your son spoke to her in a rude way, or perhaps she thought it was him shouting at her when it was actually another child? The end of the day is a stressful time.

Not huge issues in the grand scheme of things. It’s difficult at the start of term with kids trying to settle back into the swing of things, I’d give her a chance. Ask for the book in person at drop off or pick up.

Doesn't matter if she's stressed. I used to get stressed when I worked with nursery age children, I didn't shout at them. I would maybe not say anything this time but if it becomes regular you need to speak to her and say her shouting at him is upsetting him. Try not to say it in front of your DS though.
The other things I'd let go and it's highly unlikely he's the only one without a reading book, children always think it's just them. If he doesn't get a reading book by Monday I'd ask her at pick up about it.

I think many posters who have responded, have said that shouting isn’t acceptable and some of those are, or were, teachers.

OP if your child hasn’t got a book yet, I’d ask in person once more and then take it further if none is forthcoming.

Releasing children at the end of the day can be incredibly stressful.
Especially a new class.
No need to shout at a child, but maybe they were overwhelmed could the 'shouting' be aimed at the whole line, who weren't following the rules.
In Year 1 they should be able to line up, listen and follow instructions. It's a point of safety, the last thing you want is one wandering off and getting lost.
Perhaps that's why she was so bloody stressed.

Well yes absolutely. I was a teacher and am not a fan of parents jumping to complain, but this sounds unreasonable. Any primary teacher should be patient and calm, especially with the younger ones.

because they're probably teachers, it's always like this on here, don't dare critisize any teacher.

I loathe the tendency on mumsnet to assume teachers can do no wrong.

If you have a 5 year old you are absolutely entitled to tell the teacher if they are struggling.

Agree entirely.

Sorry but I am with you op..as a retired teacher. I think if he needs a specific reading book for a scheme it is understandable that you want him to have it. Try and reassure him that his new teacher will be fine but with so many new children to look after it may take her a while. I would be upset if my child experienced this. I would perhaps give a nice note into school office ..dear ms.. I know you must be very busy with your new class but chilli junior hasn’t got his reading scheme book. I want to help him with this s would be grateful if he could have one today many thanks chilli.

Luckily this very clear cut, aggressive outburst, aimed directly at a tearful 5yo, happened at the very public time of school pick-up. So there will be lots of other parents who saw exactly what you saw, and can corroborate your story to the Head.

I don't think some posters are reading OP's posts properly.
Seems pretty clear to me.

Why are people sticking up for an abusive teacher?
Why can't people understand the book situation? It's simple, OP has followed the teacher's request.
Why are people blaming the child and OP?

I don't get it......

Tell her you will not have your son spoken to like that. She needs to know. It is the beginning of term and she should have things organised. You don't speak to a five year old like that. It is unacceptable. If she is like this now, stressed, and speaking badly to the children, it will not bode well for the year. Speak to the head, say what you have seen and nip it in the bud. Both my daughter and I had a teacher like this at our local school ( a nasty piece of work) and she gave so many children a complex with her vicious ways, it still reverberates years down the line. Stop it now so you son has a good school experience. Shocking!

I can't imagine a teacher shouting at a five year old in front of a whole lot of parents.

She may have been sharp, but she is still in the throes of matching the right adult to the right child. If she gets that wrong it's a potential disaster.

I wouldn't stress about the reading book. It's very unusual for a child to discuss the reading book at school anyway. They read it, you sign to say that he's read it, job done.

I think there may be some exaggeration going on here.

I wouldn't stress about the book - you've told her he doesn't have it, if he doesn't read it that isn't his fault

I'd be more concerned by the shouting unless there was a possibility you'd misinterpreted? Has your son said anything about what she's like?

Ok, she's a "stressed" bully.
Who would shout at a 5 year old?

I think if someone posted saying that their boss had shouted at them for speaking to them, no one would say "ah well, they must have had a stressful day, give them a break, you probably annoyed them all day anyway". And this isn't an adult being shouted at, but a 5 year old.

The messages not being responded to I would say cut her some slack, she has a lot to do, and it's not an issue that needs urgently solving.

I would have a word with her. I get fed up with people tiptoeing around teachers because they have 30+ kids to look after . that's their job, if they cant handle it - especially after having 6 weeks holiday, they are in the wrong job. we tell our kids to 'be kind'. In the real adult world, if I was shouted at like that by someone I would be livid. I would definitely say something to her. I'm angry for you (can you tell??!!) 😳

Ask for a chat with her 1:1 when your son isn't around, perhaps? Him hearing you saying "my son is stuggling" won't help him. I hope he has a better day tomorrow.

This

Yeah this. Stop nagging the teacher. She's stressed.