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This school is really hard work. There are an inordinate number of bolshy boys and mean girls, coupled with a real them v us attitude. It's been years since I have had to fight like this just to be able to teach. There are some school systems to support in the short term, but no long term sanctions, so the students know they don't need to step up and behave.

We're fed by an overspill estate where the three surrounding towns send their problem families. Everyone appears to be related to everyone else and more than 80&37; of the families are broken or blended. That seems extraordinarily high to me.

I am already looking for somewhere else to go because there are some serious, dangerous shortcomings here. Staff are not safe. There's an onsite behaviour unit - that should tell you something - and it is well used. It doesn't work, but it's well used...

On top of a difficult difficult job, my Mother-in-Law has developed a leg ulcer. She's almost totally disabl...See More
Positive person On 12/07/16,

Novel, I'm so very sorry to hear of your work and home situations! Wish there was something I could do to make things better. Know that I'm thinking of you!

Novel wrote: > > > This school is really hard work. There are an inordinate > number of bolshy boys and mean girls, coupled with a real > them v u...See More
Dec 7, 2016
mmp > Novel wrote: Novel put your foot down and have your husband talk with his sister. She needs to be told that due to work commitments Mum may no longer stay at your place. I know this is being hard-nose. Remember if you do not practice self-care no else is going to do it.

Yes, you are not in a great situation at work. I have heard that ...See More
Dec 7, 2016
Novel On 12/07/16, mmp wrote: >> Novel wrote: > Novel put your foot down and have your husband talk with his > sister. She needs to be told that due to work commitments Mum > may no longer stay at your place. I know this is being > hard-nose. Remember if you do not practice self-care no else is > going to do it. > > Yes, you ar...See More
Dec 8, 2016
Betty Ann Hugs and strength to you, Novel.

No advice--not when you so clearly say it's a vent. I'm
glad you feel this is a safe place to vent.


On 12/08/16, Novel wrote:
> On 12/07/16, mmp wrote:
>>> Novel wrote:
>> Novel put your foot down and have your husband talk with
>> his sister. She nee...See More
Dec 8, 2016
Elaine/ret/IN Hugs, Novel. You are so strong. I hope the Christmas holiday will give you a bit of a reprieve.

Elaine
Dec 18, 2016


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