And people wonder why teachers leave

[Tanaria]

More of a rant, I suppose, but still.

I'm having a formal complaint put against me. Because I've set a test, which a student failed to complete on time (not IT issues or timing, they were online). Despite giving 100% extra time. Despite announcing the test in advance. Despite tagging the students. Despite hanging around for over 1/2 the lesson to respond in Zoom and in writing for the rest. Despite giving students another chance to complete the test again.
Because the student asked a question about the test 2min after closing time - in my break and while I was in a meeting (IN MY BREAK) and juggling my own children at home. Complaining I took more than 30min to respond. After the lesson. And are now going for my head.

Well, I have given up on dry Jan. And I'm looking into working somewhere I don't have to deal with people anymore.

how horrible

I can't imagine how teachers or nurses cope. Vitally important work. Treated like shit.

@Tanaria

More of a rant, I suppose, but still.

I'm having a formal complaint put against me. Because I've set a test, which a student failed to complete on time (not IT issues or timing, they were online). Despite giving 100% extra time. Despite announcing the test in advance. Despite tagging the students. Despite hanging around for over 1/2 the lesson to respond in Zoom and in writing for the rest. Despite giving students another chance to complete the test again.
Because the student asked a question about the test 2min after closing time - in my break and while I was in a meeting (IN MY BREAK) and juggling my own children at home. Complaining I took more than 30min to respond. After the lesson. And are now going for my head.

Well, I have given up on dry Jan. And I'm looking into working somewhere I don't have to deal with people anymore.

No, they are being cants. Union if SLT don't back you. Keep your evidence, sit tight

No, its true. Do not respond to this parent either, pass ot on unacknowledged to your line manager, SLT link

I've just caught up with this thread. Thanks for the responses, everyone. I haven't heard anything about this for the last 2 days, although my SLT link also didn't respond to my request to discuss it directly with them rather than through my line manager. I think the school may politely ignore this parent and hope it all goes away for now?

It sounds like you are working in the wrong school. I work in a big multi-academy trust, and know I would be categorically supported by every level of management in such a situation.