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‘Ah Gavin, please sit down. I’m going to begin your appraisal by looking back over the last few years.’
‘Few years? I’ve only been doing the job for a year.’ ‘Yes, but we need to look at your predecessors.’ ‘Why? That doesn’t affect how I do my job.’ ‘I’m afraid it does. Let’s start with Damian. He didn’t do much to be honest. Basically kept the seat warm for you. Now Justine. We had very high hopes for her. Lots of enthusiasm but she was too friendly with the teachers. Sadly, she had to go. What to say about Nicky? Made the mistake of thinking she could do the job in the same way as the previous minister. No originality. Something you can’t accuse Michael of. Totally overhauled the system. Of course, it did annoy quite a few people - teachers, unions, parents and pupils. Quite a lot to live up to there, eh Gavin?’ ‘Yes but I think I’ve managed the last one.’ ‘Annoy teachers, unions, parents and pupils? Yes, I think you’ve managed that. But overall, based on all your predecessors, I’m going to have to mark you down.’ ‘But that’s not fair? What about the work I’ve done this year?’ ‘Doesn’t count for much. You see we have to base your appraisal on how others have done the job.’ ‘That makes no sense whatsoever.’ ‘No, it doesn’t. Now you know how the year 13 students feel.’