Dave Cleadon
Goalkeeper
I agree he isn't the most insensitive teacher 'ever'Yes, I think you are correct but I understand what he is trying to do - even if it was a bit heavy handed. I'm damned sure he isnt the most insensitive Head ever. when I was at school teachers did not care what you got - I think everyone I knew underperformed. Now they do care and try to get every pupil either at the top or the bottom do do the best they can - this may because their performance is scrutinised and reported on but they do try to get everyone to do their best. It may be a bit too pressurised but it is simply light years ahead of the education I received and I would much prefer to praise schools than look for reasons to slag them off. I know people who have spent over £100K getting their kids through an education that is no better than the one my kids got in state school - this is something to be celebrated.
So we have agreement but his comments came over as not very thoughtful towards the less academic children or children with learning difficulties.
I am glad the school have apologised on his behalf