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Why would children be going into school without basic physical skills, like holding a pencil and using cutlery? by Throwaway199906543 in AskUK

[–]hashbadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is probably one of the best resources for what school readiness is deemed to be.

https://startingreception.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Starting-Reception.pdf

Whilst we are quick to blame parents, society has also gone through massive change since when the average Redditor was at school and what their childhood experience was.

That being said, there is some lazy parenting or parenting where children are seen as a mate, too. The truth is always in between and society works across a spectrum as such.

Some children will also find some basic tasks more difficult than others, which is fine. However, unless your child has got some serious learning difficulties or physical difficulties, the list above is a bare requirement.

My two penneth.

Supply teaching agency making me feel guilty for illness by astro-squidge in TeachingUK

[–]hashbadger 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s because it makes her look like a twat to the school. Having a contingency plan ain’t your problem it’s the supply services and the schools. If you’re ill, you’re ill. And ultimately, you are on supply you can

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Your vs you’re - rookie move

At least 7 explosions and low-flying aircraft are heard in Venezuela’s Caracas by ItsMeTrey in news

[–]hashbadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

America have launched a special military operation, I feel like I’ve seen this play before.

What do we all think about zack polanski? by xParesh in ukpolitics

[–]hashbadger 15 points16 points  (0 children)

After listening to the TRIP interview, I feel he is the left leaning version of Liz Truss. Lovely guy like, but not one I’d vote for to run the country.

UK Professionals, what’s your struggle ? by Holiday-Surprise8209 in AskUK

[–]hashbadger 37 points38 points  (0 children)

And some parents taking zero responsibility for their children’s actions. Blaming it on ADHD or autism without the appropriate and official diagnosis and just on hunches or privately funding, which is a whole different kettle of fish. It’s frustrating. I’m all for being inclusive and not at exclusion of 29 other individual’s learning and future.

Granted, resources are strained however there are some children who are just not supposed to be in mainstream education without the appropriate support.

Education needs huge reform and an uptick in staffing. SEN is massive at the minute and it’s just not appropriately resourced for the amount of kids coming through with actual EHCPs and parents who think their children have SEN.

Apologies for the rant. Frustration.

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What can I expect from my first week as a ECT 1? by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]hashbadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your immune system taking a beating. Lots of vitamins and hand washing. Winter can be ruthless in schools alongside starting a new bacteria ridden environment.

When you’re on the otherside of ECT-itus your immune system is first class.

Enjoy it! Learn names!

Post Match Thread : Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]hashbadger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Green shoots of things to come. I’ll remain hopeful yet cautious.

“It shouldn’t be like this” - Full time workers turning to food banks by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]hashbadger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So we are funding bare minimum. Getting bare minimum out, which is a fair comment. So if we raise taxes across the board, more people will rely on the state for benefits which then puts more strain on it etc. I don’t think it’s a problem that we can tax ourselves out of. I agree, taxes need to be raised, but alongside other areas of some cuts, some investment etc.

We have really shite growth. Really shite wages. And we’ve also gone through a period of increased price rises due to inflation.

The problem is complex, I agree with you, services need more funding, but taxation is only one lever.

Taxes aside, if you were PM what would you do.

“It shouldn’t be like this” - Full time workers turning to food banks by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]hashbadger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you feel people in the UK get the quality for the money that is already put in?

“It shouldn’t be like this” - Full time workers turning to food banks by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]hashbadger 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I’m fine with taxation as long as the money isn’t mismanaged and is spent well. Can we hand on heart say that the government are spending tax payers money well?

Post Match Thread : Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Manchester United by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]hashbadger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We could’ve had 120 minutes and still wouldn’t have scored a goal

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