DD yr2 in tears when class teacher absent in the morning

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DD had trouble settling in reception, but seemed to be over it completely in year 2. She now cries in the morning when the class teacher is replaced by a supply teacher, which has happened weekly recently. The teacher is never in on a Tuesday, which DD grumbles about, but isn't upset by.

To be honest, I'm a bit fed-up by how much the teacher seems to be in meetings etc these days - she already has Tuesdays for preparation etc.

I know it's not a huge thing, but since she doesn't cry often these days it seems significant to me. Does anyone have any ideas for how she can be helped?

My DS's hate having a supply teacher too. I can tell just by looking as DS1 when he comes out of school if he's had a supply. Does the school manage to get the same supply teacher regularly, or is it several different teachers?

Maybe have a word with the head, asking for a regular person to suply cover?

I would like to talk to the school really, I'm not sure how much we should expect the class teacher to be there. One day out a week seems plenty to me.

They do have regular supply teachers, but one is a bit grim!