I am sorry I diagree clam. The working and accountable to me is not meant in a horrible overbearing way. But unfortunately teacher's interactions with my child are accountable to me. As well as providing children with a good education and positive school life, unfortunately some teachers do not have any idea about child development, how to effectively manage challenging behaviour and how best to promote the self esteem and well being of the children in their care.
I have worked with children and young people for a very long time and sadly have seen the damage done to some of them by misinformed/illinformed educators who believe that because they hold a teaching certificate they know everything about everything. Fact
I also have had some very positive experiences of teachers and I do believe for the most part teachers do want what is best for the children they teach.I have seen the positive influence a great teacher can have on a child's self esteem and supporting that child to reach his/her potential. ALso fact. Yes you are also very a very important part of the sytstem supposed to be keeing children safe. But if a member of staff in my son's school says/does something inappropriate then I will address it, through the correct procedure.
Some parents actually do know what they are doing, have a good understanding of children/child development and are equally if not more appropriately, trained and educated in understanding group dynamics, which form a big part of teaching - IMO. But most importantly of all, they know their child better than anyone else and are a great source on information and support to an interested teacher. Parent-teacher relationship should ideally be a partnership. Sometimes this can be forgotten on both sides. I also acknowledge that there are some awful parents around who should not be allowed to continue to care for their children. Equally there are some awful teachers who should not be within a mile of any child.
I am not precious about my child, but anyone responsible for his care had damn well better do their best and adhere to all policies procedures or I will personally hold them accountable. It's my job as a parent to ensure the best interests of my child are at the heart of everything and I take my job very seriously. Sometimes that may result in friction which needs to be wroked through, but generally results in me having lots of good working relationships with any 'professionals' who are involved with my child be it from health, education or any other public/voluntary sector.
I would also like to add that if I witnessed another child being mistreated in a school or by a parent Ci then I would also raise my concerns. Child protection is after all, everyone's responsibility. All children deserve to have a positive experience at home and school and I feelvery strongly about this. By the very nature of being children, they are often in a position where they cannot stand up for themselves. Those responsible for children, in any capacity, should provide a safe, environment with secure boundaries but should also be advocating for the well being and security of those children.
Sorry this has gone way off topic from OP. But felt I should respond fully to clam.
Am now away to have a lovely day out :)