‘Bergistra’ is a primary headteacher in an area of high deprivation and in this article writes about recent experiences with extreme bad behaviour after the Christmas holiday and how escalating tensions at home can erupt back at school. This is from the Guardian…
Yesterday was hard. Really hard. The first few weeks back after the Christmas holiday had been relatively calm. The majority of our children seem relieved to be back in the safe confines of the school and they’re enjoying getting back into the swing of their learning. My school is a safe haven for many, being set in an area of high deprivation, on a difficult estate. (more…)
