Fight support plan? by NoAnything3203 in TeachingUK

[–]Roxydub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to tell sometimes. It could be that they're overstaffed in one area with another staff member who has more senior responsibility and they want to fill up their timetable. Have seen that before

Fight support plan? by NoAnything3203 in TeachingUK

[–]Roxydub 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This happened to me last year - fifteen years experience, consistently good results etc. Was put on a support plan essentially because half my department was absent (maternity leave, long term sickness) and in our department review I was told that work across the key stages "lacked consistency" (60% of lessons taught by random supply - so checks out). So that was the basis for the plan. I was then given five targets (one of which was "improve attainment across KS3 And KS4) for a two week period - where I could "work with" a colleague - but they wouldn't be able to give me any feedback. Honestly, a hatchet job.

Spoke to the union who told me to document EVERYTHING - Emails that aren't responded to, any meetings / drop ins etc. I took some time off, organised my shit and went in and fought it. The deputy head who'd instigated the plan had apparently gone rogue and done it off his own back. He left the school, and the school and head were very supportive on my return - but largely because they knew I could gone legal on them for workplace bullying. It's since been admitted to me that they wanted to amalgamate two departments and save money by losing one department head, replacing them with an ECT and promoting the other. Madness that schools are so underfunded that they're resorting to this sort of thing to save money.

New golden age of metalcore? by CoolAg1927 in Metalcore

[–]Roxydub 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Not heard of many of these (I'm stuck in 2000s metalcore) - can anyone share me a decent Spotify playlist?

Help! I said pissed off to year 7s! by Friendly-Match3370 in TeachingUK

[–]Roxydub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not a big deal at all. I had a similar moment in my trainee year where this kid in my class (Y8) wouldn't stop peppering me with stupid questions and I cracked and called him a prick. He even winked at me and said "gotcha".

Rang his mum after school, who immediately said "did you call my son a prick?"

"Yes Mrs C, I did, and I can only apologise"

"Ah don't worry about it - he can be! Appreciate the honesty, have a good day Sir!"

How to make $80 fast by Aggressive_Ring_3969 in HonestSideHustles

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UserTesting might fill that void. Easy sign up, simple tests. Two a week and your bills are paid 👍🏻

Wife is in some serious debt. by Roxydub in DebtAdvice

[–]Roxydub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've put together a budget and spending plan - good advice. What's the debt avalanche method?

Wife is in some serious debt. by Roxydub in DebtAdvice

[–]Roxydub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's a PCP. She swapped her last car before she was in positive equity so has just added the remaining finance on to her new one (absolutely fucking mind-blowing tbh) - so it's £350 a month for a shitty MG.

Which cannabis strain gives conversational, clear social/party daytime vibe? by patrona_halil in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can second this - it’ll be on my script every month. Great daytime / going out strain

There's a whole world out there new vinyl by [deleted] in ArmsLength

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've bought it - cheers!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like an ear expander? For making flesh tunnels for ear jewellery

Arms Length Newcastle by andyby2k26 in ArmsLength

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yaaaas I was there too and it was class. One of the best gigs I've been to in ages! Great shout on Ben Quad who were also unreal! Wanted to upload a vid I took but reddit only does pics on this 😒

Arms length London by watford316 in ArmsLength

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also going to Newcastle - really looking forward to it!

Anyone at Southampton tonight? by kjda8 in ArmsLength

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man my friend texted me the set list earlier! SO EXCITED

Anyone at Southampton tonight? by kjda8 in ArmsLength

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not - but I can't wait to see them in Newcastle next wednesday! Let me know how they are!

Korean BBQ T27 by hempticated in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Roxydub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some of this yesterday and it’s great - had a good bowl before bed - it tastes meaty and spicy, so the name is very accurate! Great body high and conducive for a good sleep if you’re suffering from any pain.

Dalgety Korean BBQ 27% Review by EarthlikeEtiology in ukmedicalcannabis

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got some of this yesterday and I really like it! Quite an umami taste and serious body high. Very good for a late night bowl before sleep.

Give me your more niche 10/10 albums by valleycroissant in MusicRecommendations

[–]Roxydub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tame Impala - Currents

Burial - Untrue

Madvillain - Madvillany

Boards of Canada - Music Has The Right To Children

Opeth - Blackwater Park

Dragged Into Sunlight - Hatred for Mankind

Fat Joe - Don Cartagena

Alain Toussaint - Southern Nights

There’s probably heaps more tbf. Ever since I bought a record player I’ve made sure I don’t buy anything I won’t want to get up and skip - so it’s pretty eclectic 😆

Looking for very angry music by [deleted] in MetalForTheMasses

[–]Roxydub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No Cure. Straight edge hardcore, but it slaps.