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I blocked my Headteacher on WhatsApp this week

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jsty · 02/08/2026 21:49

To make this post as short as it needs to be.

I am an ECT who decided not to renew my fixed term contract at the school I have been working at this year, my contract ends on the 31st August. On the last day of work I handed in my work laptop and lanyard/fob before I left the building. Fast forward to now, I received a text message from my headteacher this week. Basically I have not completed some SEND paperwork, that was due before the end of the term. The headteacher was claiming it was essential to be completed. The message was worded very politely and wished me the best of luck for the future but they basically asked me to come into work, collect my work laptop and complete it before the end of the summer holidays, preferably as soon as possible.

I do not recall being told that this needed to be completed. The last half term I found so overwhelming and felt all I was doing was working for most hours in the day.

I responded by not replying to the message and blocking the headteacher. I have felt unsupported during my time working there from SLT. I have gone 3 months working there without a single meeting/observation from my mentor.

I probably have responded in the wrong way and dread what my reference from this school could be now but I just want to enjoy my summer holidays in peace and relax.

I am going back on supply in September to decide whether I want to stay in the profession or not.

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PumpkinPie2016 · 02/08/2026 21:59

You are still under contract until 31st August so yes, you need to complete the paperwork.

Just get it done ASAP this week and then you can finish enjoying summer.

It isn't acceptable that you were unsupported at the school but you are moving on, which, from your post is your own choice. This doesn't mean that you can leave something unfinished though.

TaddleTales · 02/08/2026 21:57

Fellow teacher here. Although I don't think you can be asked to work during the summer holidays, if you are still considering a career in teaching then you've probably not handled it in the best way.

Were you given directed time to complete the paperwork? Is this something only you can complete or can the SENDCO do it? I'd have made excuses for not being able to go in but let them know where they can find the relevant information so they can complete it without you.

Lougle · 02/08/2026 21:57

What is the child with SEND going to do? Your contract doesn't expire until August so you need to do the paperwork. She probably won't know she's blocked, so you could easily go and get the laptop and do the paperwork, or just pop into the school to get it done.

onlyoneoftheregimentinstep · 02/08/2026 21:56

Totally unprofessional. Not completing SEND paperwork is inexcusable.

PandyMoanyMum · 02/08/2026 21:56

Is there anyone else that could actually do it, someone who knows the child well?
Or would someone have to do a load of observations to be able to complete it?
How important is the paperwork, will it result in more help for the child?
I think it would sad for the child if you leave it and it impacts negatively.

30DegreesHighAndRising · 02/08/2026 21:55

This cannot be real.
But in case it is, of course you are completely unreasonable. Your contract runs for another month, so you can't block your boss . You respond in kind, i.e. politely. And no, you're not suited to this work.

Cupcakegirl13 · 02/08/2026 21:53

If you are still under contract you need to complete your work.

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