*Can I ask then
You have a child who finds speaking difficult and is never given a part in a play - so they learn to be on stage*
They would never be not given a part - any child who wants a part gets one. We have written some strange parts into the plays we do but if you want a speaking part, you get one. That said, I would not give a child who struggles with public speaking the main part - we just do not have enough rehearsal time to provide the type of encouragement and support that a main role would require for that child. I would create smaller opportunities in class for public speaking to develop. I cannot risk the main part bottling it in a play being performed to lots and lots of parents.
If child A B and C do "jobs" when E F and G can be trusted - but not given a chance
This depends - I have two girls who write out star of the week certificates for the whole school during a Monday lunch time. These two girls have been doing this job all year - I showed them the computer system they have to check to find out who has earnt the certificate for each class, where to get the certificates etc. These girls do this job without fail every week and I give up my lunch to supervise them. They are rewarded for doing this job. There are other children who can be trusted to do this too - but I'm not going to spend time teaching them all to do it just so they can have a go. I don't have time to do that.
That said, across the year, everyone has the opportunity to have a go at some sort of job, and even the ones who might need some support are given the chance to do this. It's just certain jobs I need doing quickly and efficiently - it's not meant to be a learning experience, it's about helping the classroom run effectively.
If a child enjoys sport but isn't very good at it? (Sport should be for all)
We'd take them . We take the ones who are good and the ones who are eager.
*If a child is "not in your face" and not get any attention?
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There's no child in my class that does not get any attention. I notice each and every single one of them.
I agree that the children I tend to have a real soft spot for are the ones that can find school a bit tough and need a bit of extra love. However, they're not the same children that I pick to do things - for some things you just need someone reliable who will get the job done. sometimes I get asked to organise an assembly with two days notice - if I need children to read in it, I have to pick the ones that I know will just do it without lots of practice goes, as I just do not have time. When I can, I like to make sure everyone has a go who wants to, but sometimes it's just not possible .