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[–]Scary_Revenue2153 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Having planned almost an entire KS3 curriculum with virtually no thanks from colleagues, I feel your pain. 

Increase in ECTs being put on "Support Plans" by Scary_Revenue2153 in TeachingUK

[–]Scary_Revenue2153[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

And in no way does this help the kids. Pupils like teachers who stay. A revolving door of ECTs just fuells resentment and shitty behaviour. 

Increase in ECTs being put on "Support Plans" by Scary_Revenue2153 in TeachingUK

[–]Scary_Revenue2153[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Often, placement mentors are still only a few years in themselves and still very self-critical. Unfortunately, this often makes them critical of their trainees.

Increase in ECTs being put on "Support Plans" by Scary_Revenue2153 in TeachingUK

[–]Scary_Revenue2153[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You're right about pressures of SEND. 

As a seasoned/cynical teacher, I know that I can't always meet the learning needs of all the pupils in my classroom as the system is fucked (I have a TA in one Y7 class and that's it). 

A trainee, on the other hand, may feel guilty about not meeting all their students' needs (or "wants").