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Thread #118479   Message #2564180
Posted By: paula t
11-Feb-09 - 03:04 PM
Thread Name: BS: New Code for Teachers - England
Subject: RE: BS: New Code for Teachers - England
I don't think any teacher would disagree with the sentiments about morals, professionalism etc. What many of us are worried about is that there are many parents who take delight in trying to make teachers feel inferior.
"Parent power" for many parents involves attempts at bullying.There are so many who talk about their "rights" and the rights of their children- and not enough who talk about their responsibilities. I have seen a huge shift from people who rolled up their sleeves and came in to help, to parents now being "consumers".
I have known parent governors who think they are allowed to shout at a head teacher. I have known parents to demand a file of work for their child who is going on a 2 week holiday in term time .I have been 'phoned at home and accosted at restaurants and at the supermarket..........
If such parents feel they have the right to "report you" they will use this as a threat.These people don't need any more encouragement to make demands.
It's about time we were trusted to do our job and left to get on with it!