Ripping pages out of school work book

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Dd(7) currently in year 3 and has apparently had two pages ripped out of her work books (one in English, one in Maths) for messy presentation (lots of crossings out, written in wrong colour). Am quite shocked and unhappy with this approach and will speak to the teacher tomorrow. However would like to hear before I go from primary school teachers as to whether this is a common approach to dealing with messy work? TIA

There was a long thread about this not long ago. I can’t find the link.
In the end I believe it had to do with inspectors (ofsted) reviewing them and using the information to assess the school.

Hmmm. Unfortunately I've seen this happen op. It was just before slt were coming for a 'book look' and staff were on edge. Teaching staff were berated for messy books at this school.

Depends how it was done. If the teacher was angry and inappropriate and ripped the page out impulsively in front of the class then that is upsetting. However, it could be that the teacher explained that the work wasn't good enough so they were going to remove it so it could be done again properly. That would be OK.

I've done it before. Usually a 1:1 discussion with the child and an opportunity to do it again with a 'I know you can do much better than that' attitude.

Children are taken through expectations of presentation and do know better.

Thank you for your responses . I spoke with the teacher and she said that it was only taken out after discussing it with her but I believe it was done in the classroom in front of everyone else. She has now had a 1-1 with her and ensured she is clear on the rules for crossing out/rubbing out, pen colour etc as am I so I can support/advise her better now.

It depends on how it was done. A year 3 child (assuming no SEN) should be clear about the school's expectations and should be able to set out work neatly.

Pick your battles. This is a bit of a non-issue and not worth going in to see the teacher.