Teachers should be prepared to ‘sacrifice their lives’, says ex-Ofsted head

Not many months ago, teachers were being praised! Any hint of disagreement with the government and this is how they react. Appalling and undeserved. My daughter is DH at a large primary school, where the organisation of cover for key workers' children has, at times, been a logistical nightmare, involving hours of work contacting families who don’t always respond to group emails.

Office staff have produced work packs for families without printers and catering staff assemble food parcels. IT technicians have prepared laptops to loan to needy families. Luckily, most parents are appreciative of the efforts made by the school staff at every level.

This would be happening in schools everywhere and the government do not help morale by issuing statements like this. I intend to write to my (Tory) MP to complain. Since this is reported in a reputable newspaper, one may be sure of its veracity.

Apparently there are currently 10,320,811 children in schools at the moment. £700,000,000 is about £70 each.
Just saying.

I hope most of this goes to the most needy schools - but fear the money is already in large part, spent.

It's utter madness if full inspections are continuing. What a waste of time - just when there are rapid Covid tests and catching up to do!

Susiewong65

Maybe he should lead by example and go back into the classroom himself.
Ofstead are STILL carrying out inspections on top of everything else the poor staff have to deal with.
Ridiculous man !!

Crikey! Is that full inspections, or just visits?
Not in the private sector.

Maybe he should lead by example and go back into the classroom himself.
Ofstead are STILL carrying out inspections on top of everything else the poor staff have to deal with.
Ridiculous man !!

'same level of devotion as medics'??? Give us the same pay and maybe! What a pillock!

Nice of him to say this . I’ve just returned to work after 14 staff caught COVID and we had to close for three weeks. I’ve worked seven months fearing this but smiling and getting ion with it on less than £9 an hour. Forgotten early years staff.

Under no circumstances would I have wanted someone to teach my children who had a sacrificial lamb mentality. Is that what he thinks parents would want.