If you’re a teacher, what changes would help you do your job?

[Cattenberg]

I know some teachers are striking for a decent, fully-funded pay rise, but what other changes would you like to see?

Smaller class sizes? If so, what size would be ideal?

Less bureaucracy? Which part would you most like to get rid of?

More money for schools? If so, what would you spend it on?

I feel I have a vague idea of the issues, but nothing specific. The day after DD’s teacher is next on strike, I’ll be manning a stall at the school fete, wondering if the school will be fully-staffed in September as two teachers have recently resigned.

@drunkpeacock I have, in the past, refused to speak to a parent at parents' evening unless a member of SLT was also present. My argument was that I'm not there to be bullied and abused. I'm planning on doing the same with a different set of parents in tha autumn. They are vile to everyone, and their children can do no wrong. However, I may couch in the more conciliatory "What can you do to support me here & manage my anxiety?" approach when I speak to management.