Sunday 14 September 2014

how HHJ Tyzack wrecked his 'up and coming' career!! lol

Savile and the 9th Circle ( Must See )

Sunday 2 February 2014

Never will there be a clearer example of the court system having its priorities completely wrong.

I attended the court of protection yesterday with a client.  Her son whom will be known here as TL is being neglected and abused by care staff and social workers at a care home that will be known here as NCP - ( New Court Place.)

There is an injunction/gagging order on me personally (apparently, I have not been served or notified, but a verbal application was made in court yesterday 31st JAN 2014 by the official solicitor.

The judge whom will not be identified but in this instance be known as idiot, refused to deal with an urgent application by the client to have her son TL removed from NCP with immediate effect due to the fact (that is undeniable fact) that he is suffering  a lack of care and is being mistreated to the point that his physical health has worsened drastically and his mental health is suffering.

The evidence for the court was clear, there is an transparent alignment between TL's physical condition worsening and the findings from the independent Inspector from the Care Quality Commision, over a 7 month period.

without publishing material that could lead to the identity of TL, here are links to the Care Quality Commision re NCP.

http://t.co/l176qTGJiP

now remember this is what they said in 2013:


What we have told the provider to do

We have asked the provider to send us a report by 10 September 2013, setting out the
action they will take to meet the standards. We will check to make sure that this action is
taken.
Where providers are not meeting essential standards, we have a range of enforcement
powers we can use to protect the health, safety and welfare of people who use this service
(and others, where appropriate). When we propose to take enforcement action, our
decision is open to challenge by the provider through a variety of internal and external
appeal processes. We will publish a further report on any action we take


after reading the report above - made in June 2013, take a look at the second report published in Jan 2014

http://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/media/reports/1-119324988_New_Court_Place_INS1-900941855_Responsive_-_Follow_Up_14-01-2014.pdf


What we have told the provider to do
We have asked the provider to send us a report by 25 January 2014, setting out the action
they will take to meet the standards. We will check to make sure that this action is taken.| Inspection Report | New Court Place | January 2014 www.cqc.org.uk 5
Where providers are not meeting essential standards, we have a range of enforcement
powers we can use to protect the health, safety and welfare of people who use this service
(and others, where appropriate). When we propose to take enforcement action, our
decision is open to challenge by the provider through a variety of internal and external
appeal processes. We will publish a further report on any action we take.


here are some snippets that should have you asking - how is this care home aloud to continue to run?



When we had inspected New Court place on 24 July 2013, we found that people's care 
plans did not reflect the needs of the person and that key information and risk 

assessments had not been completed. 

no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.

During our inspection on 16 December 2013, we found that the provider had carried out a 
review of all the care plans which were held electronically including their risk assessments.
We were told by the manager that manual care plans were now available for each person 
which the 'agency' staff were able to access or could be used in the event of a system 
failure. We were also told that each care plan had been reviewed monthly by the care staff
and any changes in people's needs had been updated and always added to the manual 
care plans. When we reviewed both the electronic and the paper care plans, we noted that

in all the paper care plans the information was three months behind. 
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
This meant that although the provider had 
updated the electronic care plans and risk assessments, people were still at risk of 
receiving inappropriate care because some staff were working from paper care plans that 
were three months out of date.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
We saw from people's care plans that each person had an individual activity plan available
and that a group activity chart had been displayed on the notice board. The manager said 
that they had recently re–decorated the activity room and people had access to computers
and games. However, we noted from one person's care plan which stated that they had | Inspection Report | New Court Place | January 2014 www.cqc.org.uk 7
'computer' as an activity for the morning of our inspection. We observed during our 
inspection that there were no formal activities taking place in the home. We noted that the 
person who had 'computer' as their activity for the morning was in the activity room but all 
computers had been switched off with no staff present and no activities being conducted.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
We noted in the main communal lounge/dining room that people were moving around 
freely but that there was little staff interaction with people except during lunch time when 
staff were at hand to assist people with their meals. Again, we noted that staff did not 
interact with people whilst feeding them. We observed that one person we knew to have 
the capacity to communicate verbally was being fed by a staff member but the staff 
member did not interact with the person, nor did they wipe the person's mouth whilst 
feeding them. This meant that people were not treated with dignity and respect.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
The manager told us that they did not have an emergency kit either in the home or their 
vehicles at present and that they were in the process of bagging items to be placed in the 
kit. This meant that the provider did not have arrangements in place to deal with 
foreseeable emergencies.
Management of medicines Action needed
People should be given the medicines they need when they need them, and in a 
safe way
Our judgement
The provider was not meeting this standard.
People were not protected against the risks associated with medicines because the 
provider had inappropriate arrangements in place to manage medicines.
We have judged that this has a moderate impact on people who use the service, and have
told the provider to take action. Please see the 'Action' section within this report. 
Reasons for our judgement
During our last inspection on 24 July 2013, we had found that the provider was not 
meeting this standard because there were inadequate systems in place to manage 
medicines safely.
During this inspection, we found that the provider had made changes to improve on the 
existing systems. The manager told us that daily audit of all medicines and other checks 
had been carried out since the last inspection. However, they were unable to locate the 
audit reports.

no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
Currently, there was one individual who had been assessed as being able to self- 
medicate. We spoke with the person and they were able to explain to us about the 
medicines, the reason for them taking it and how often to take them. We noted that the 
medicines for this person were kept in their room in a locked cabinet. This meant that 
medicines had been stored safely. However, a risk assessment for this person's medicines
and its management had not been carried out to ensure that identified risks were 
minimised and managed appropriately.
The staff we spoke with said that medicines were ordered monthly and were dispensed by 
the local pharmacy. We saw that all prescribed medicines had been stored safely in locked
medicine trolleys, in medicine cabinets which in turn had been kept locked in the medicine 
room to ensure that all medicines were stored appropriately and safely. 
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
We also noted from the medicine administration record (MAR) charts that medicines had 
been signed for when given. However, the provider may find it useful to note that staff had 
inappropriately marked these sheets with crosses next to the prescribed labels which 
could be interpreted as discontinued. We noted for one person who required their 
medicines every three day, again the staff had circled the dates that the medication should
be given. When marking the MAR sheet, it appeared that the wrong dates had been 
highlighted, therefore instructing the medicines to be given on the wrong dates. We also 
noted that where handwritten instructions had been made on the MAR sheet, this had not
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
been signed by two staff and that the dose of the medicine had not been identified. This 
meant that the systems were not robust enough to safeguard any errors happening. It also
demonstrated that the audit system that the manager had told us that had been put in 
place had been ineffective.
We noted that a record of the room temperature where medicines had been stored had 
been kept so that the temperature was monitored to ensure that all medicines were stored 
at the recommended temperature to maintain their effectiveness. However, the provider 
may find it useful to note that the record for the room temperature had not been recorded 
each day. The record for the month of December 2013 showed that in the last week, four 
days had been missed.
The staff we spoke with said that currently there were no controlled drugs prescribed for 
any people using the service. However, we noted that there was a system for the storing 
and recording of controlled drugs as required by legislation.
There was a safe system for the disposal of medicines that were no longer required and 
records of all medicines that had been disposed of had been kept so as to maintain an 
audit trail.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
Action we have told the provider to take
Compliance actions
The table below shows the essential standards of quality and safety that were not being 
met. The provider must send CQC a report that says what action they are going to take to 
meet these essential standards.
Regulated activities Regulation
Accommodation for 
persons who require 
nursing or personal 
care
Treatment of 
disease, disorder or 
injury
Regulation 9 HSCA 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 
2010
Care and welfare of people who use services
How the regulation was not being met:
The provider was not meeting this standard because the 
provider had not taken the appropriate steps to ensure that each 
service user was protected against the risks of inappropriate 
care or treatment. Regulation 9(1) 
Regulated activities Regulation
Accommodation for 
persons who require 
nursing or personal 
care
Diagnostic and 
screening 
procedures
Treatment of 
disease, disorder or 
injury
Regulation 13 HSCA 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations
2010
Management of medicines
How the regulation was not being met:
The provider was not meeting this standard because; service 
users were not protected against the risks associated with the 
unsafe use and management of medication. Regulation 13 
This report is requested under regulation 10(3) of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 
(Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.

the thing is that followed this report, leaving the question - why was this home not closed?????


Our judgement
The provider was not meeting this standard.
People did not experience care, treatment and support that met their needs and protected 
their rights.
We have judged that this has a minor impact on people who use the service, and have told
the provider to take action. Please see the 'Action' section within this report. 
Reasons for our judgement
We reviewed the electronic care plans for people who used the service. We saw evidence 
that people's needs had been assessed before they had been admitted to the home. 
However, we noted from the care plans that some people had not had risk assessments 
carried out. For example, one person who had diabetes, but there was no guidance for 
staff on the signs and symptoms they should watch out for. This meant that people with 
this condition would be potentially at risk if help was not sought immediately when they 
became hypoglycaemic.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
We saw that the care plans contained sections for assessments such as 'bathing, 
dressing, activities and resident profiles. We did however note that the information 
provided in the care plans was not consistent and in some cases was either missing or 
was in the wrong place. For example, we saw in the 'activities' section, days had been 
ticked to indicate that a person was out of the home on a Tuesday but when we checked 
the persons daily notes that person had not been out of the home or participated in any 
activities.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
We also saw that under peoples profiles some information for example, medical history, 
life history, or behaviours was noted and that in others is was not available or in a different 
section.
The staff we spoke with said that the 'agency' staff did not have access to the electronic 
care plans which meant that permanent staff had to provide 'on the job' training and 
discussed people care needs verbally rather than referring to the care plans. We were also
told that because of this staff felt that they were 'workers rather than carers' because they 
were more task orientated and were unable to interact with people as they should.
This meant that people may not have received appropriate care and treatment. 
The deputy manager stated that two people attended the day centre and another went to 
the local college. We observed that two people were using the computer and others were | Inspection Report | New Court Place | August 2013 www.cqc.org.uk 8
either resting or listening to music in their rooms. 
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.
Some people were wheeling their 
wheelchairs around the corridors, trying to get the attention of staff. The staff we spoke 
with said that people were left to decide what they wanted to do. There were no planned 
activities. This meant in practice that people were not encouraged to pursue meaningful 
activities to maintain their welfare and to promote their wellbeing.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.

Reasons for our judgement
The home had a system for the management and administration of medicines. The 
majority of prescribed medicines were dispensed by the pharmacy in blister packs.
We checked the Medication Administration Record (MAR) charts and noted that the MAR 
for one person was signed to indicate that the prescribed medicines had been given. We 
found that this was incorrect since the doses prescribed to be given in the morning and 
lunchtime of 23 July 2013 were still in the blister pack. 
We found that a medicine that was prescribed to be taken daily for 28 days had not been 
given since 20 July 2013. The deputy manager said that the doctor had told them to give 
the medicine daily for three weeks only and then discontinue it, but there were no written 
instructions to this effect.
In another case, we found that the MAR chart had been signed daily to indicate that a 
prescribed medicine had been given. We noted that the date the medicine container was 
opened was 24 June 2013 and the number of tablets prescribed was 28. However, on the 
day of our inspection, 24 July 2013, there were 25 tablets left in the container, when none 
should remain. This meant that staff had been signing the MAR charts without giving the 
medicine. 
We noted from the temperature record sheets that, since 15 July 2013, the room 
temperature had always been higher than 25°C. This meant that medicines had not been 
stored at the manufacturers' recommended temperature, which may have compromised 
their effectiveness.
We further noted that there was a bottle of Paracetamol being stored as belonging to the 
home. The records showed that there were 64 tablets left on 25 May 2013. On the day of 
our inspection there were 20 tablets remaining. It was not clear to whom these tablets had 
been given. Therefore people using the service had been placed at risk of being given 
medicines that had not been prescribed.
Currently, there were no controlled drugs in use. We noted that medicines no longer 
required had been returned to the pharmacy for disposal and appropriate records had 
been maintained.
The inaccurate recording, the lack of written instructions and the omission in the 
administration of medicines had placed people at risk of inappropriate care and treatment.
no problems or concerns for Northampton County Council Social Workers, not even a peep from them, this must be normal care in their opinion.  The Official Solicitor is quite happy for this "kind of" care.

we going back in time - to the dark old bad days of schooling by threat! scummy cuntry ran by cunts!

Teachers Told To 'Get Tough' On Bad Behaviour

"Tough but proportionate" punishments for unruly pupils - including community service-style sanctions - will be set out this week.

Inside the classroom
Video: Unruly Pupils 'To Mop Dirty Floors'
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Misbehaving pupils face a return to the days of writing out lines hundreds of times or being told to pick up litter under a major overhaul of school discipline.
Education Secretary Michael Gove says he wants a return to traditional classroom discipline and is urging teachers not be afraid of "getting tough" on bad behaviour in schools.
He will set out a list of new guidelines for teachers, to be issued this week, that will say "tough but proportionate" punishments such as writing lines "are just as crucial to an effective education as praising and rewarding good behaviour".
The "community service" sanctions could include picking up litter in the playgrounds, weeding, mopping dirty floors and removing graffiti.
Pupils could also be ordered to report to school early, attend weekend detentions, or forfeit privileges such as joining in a non-uniform day.
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove
Mr Gove blames Labour for 'decline in education standards'
Mr Gove, who has been critical of "trendy" teaching methods, told The Mail on Sunday: "Writing lines is tedious, monotonous, boring - and a perfect punishment for bad behaviour.
"Children need to learn the importance of strong discipline and to understand that misbehaving at school has consequences.
"We are making crystal clear to teachers that telling children to write lines is an entirely appropriate punishment.
"These new guidelines will give teachers the confidence to be tougher on bad behaviour and ensure every child has the chance to learn in a controlled, orderly environment."
Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig said: "Mr Gove has blamed Labour for a decline in standards and says the party left office with '600 pages of confusing, dense, contradictory guidance for teachers on how to manage behaviour'.
"He calls it 'mind-numbing waffle' and says the new Tory guidance will be a handy 50 pages."
He added: "Labour have already hit back. Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt has said Cameron and Gove have dropped the ball on discipline, and their decision to allow unqualified teachers into the classroom on a permanent basis means we have teachers who lack the training required to keep order."
Kevin Courtney, deputy general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, said many of the punishments mentioned by Mr Gove, such as litter picking, were already being used in a lot of schools.
He said that "sufficient training at teacher training level and access to ongoing support and training throughout their careers" was needed to make sure that teachers are confident when faced with difficult situations.
"Michael Gove's policy of abandoning QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and running down local authority support services undermines both of these."
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Pablo Brown

12:22 PM on 2/2/2014
msgoth@ Touch-wood my kids haven't caused any problems at (or outside) school,but I know if they did they'd rather mop floors and take a weekend detention than be punished by me or their mother. Maybe that's the reason why I never had any problems from them. We're not ogres,but if punishment is needed,then we'll reluctantly chastise our children. Lucky enough,I haven't had to smack any of my children,but that doesn't mean I wouldn't. What's the big deal about mopping the floor anyway Goth? If one of my kids disrupts a lesson,mopping the floor is the least I'd expect. I mean,it's not going to scar them for life,it might even come in handy if they fail to get a decent education.

Sensible-Jim

11:36 AM on 2/2/2014
msgoth

1:16 AM on 2/2/2014

no way would my child be mopping floor or even be at school at weekends if she was naughty'

AND THERE folks lies a problem, parents

Sensible-Jim

11:35 AM on 2/2/2014
I ALWAYS enjoyed writing lines , i thought of it as a way of improving my writing. Also on occasions i got to stay in when others, having shown good behavior, were forced outside in the freezing temperatures, rain and wind to 'play'.

In any case im all for proper punishment such as cleaning graffiti, washing walls hey even my shoes need abit of a clean and polish. Im happy to drop of and will pay a few quid to the school as payment.

Lloyd Belle

11:24 AM on 2/2/2014
msgoth
1:16 AM on 2/2/2014

no way would my child be mopping floor or even be at school at weekends if she was naughty
______________________________________________

@msgoth,

Your comment demonstrates another problem to this debate, where parents believe their child can do no wrong, or entitled to be naughty without consequences.

Cynic6

11:00 AM on 2/2/2014
And when precious little junior refuses? It's not guidance that teachers need. It's authority and backing from the parents. Which in many cases they won't get. So they need backing from the police and the courts when Dwayne's mum or dad comes in to complain and gets physical. There also have to be tougher alternatives. Bring back Borstal and MEAN it.

The Controversial one

10:42 AM on 2/2/2014
Just like the good old days. Bring back corporal punishment and permit the use of the cane in schools as well and we might start to see a whole change for the better. Just wait for the do gooders to stick their noses

oldhamer

10:20 AM on 2/2/2014
i think gov should be sacked today.

Xarkaltos

9:34 AM on 2/2/2014
It'll never happen, too many coddling parents would complain if their little Popsy-Muffin was told to pick litter or mop floors. And then there's the cleaners unions when they had to clean up the mess that little Popsy-Muffin makes if she ever did get hold of a mop.

animal64

9:06 AM on 2/2/2014
well they better teach the teachers how to punish the correct people trying to punish a kid for defending him self from attack from 5 other kids is not the way to go about it, punishing a whole class because of a couple of kids will make them think whats the point mite as well mess about as we are going to cop it as well, try punishing the wrong doers as this is not what happens

ARM

8:41 AM on 2/2/2014
It's too late. The culture of proper discipline in schools has gone past the point of return. A culture of disrespect prevails.

mirror-man

8:40 AM on 2/2/2014
Michael Gove says he wants a return to traditional classroom discipline.

Good for him bring back the cane as well. It never did me any harm.

Tracey Ede Watson

8:31 AM on 2/2/2014
Writing lines and picking up the litter were punishments when I was at school - we just got on with it , there needs to be some discipline in schools !!

SW Lady

8:30 AM on 2/2/2014
So how does a teacher cope when a child is violent (and I quote from a teacher of mine). "when I was at teacher training a desk was thrown at me" in an inner-city school"? How far can lines go when a child is bringing out a weapon. You start introducing punishments like lines and only the fairly good kids are going to actually do the punishment.
The local primary school teaches about Victorians. They are told that Victorians used the cane for punishment and they are horrified ie a good deterrent. What they are not told is that the cane was used as a last-resort punishment as late as the 1970's and it would be interesting to compare the discipline from now. Yes lines are all very well but how about primary schools instilling a good behavior, good manners discipline from day one to instill a good behavior regime in all schools (very similar to private schools such as standing up when an adult enters the room, opening doors for each other, patiently waiting for people to pass, saying please and thank you and reinforcing it time after time until it is normal behavior at school even if it is not backed up at home) and maybe it will rub off on some of the parents!

ipsofacto

8:27 AM on 2/2/2014
Mr Gove, if you want a return to traditional teaching then abolish OFSTED and league tables and stop the politicisation of education. Let teachers run education and you will see standards rise.

You haven't got a clue, Mr Gove. You are critical of 'trendy' teaching methods and yet you fail to realise that those methods are *exactly* the ones that OFSTED want to see.

I agree that unruly, anti-social pupils should be forced to undertake 'community service' within schools. Many parents will support this - until it is their child who is being punished. No doubt, any school that upsets parents and children will end up in the European court of 'ooman rites'.

If you really really believed what you are saying, Mr Gove, then you would have made this announcement on day one of you holding office. The cynic in me, however, suggests that this is simply another 'sound bite' getting ready for next year's election.

adrian1972

4:21 AM on 2/2/2014
I have had the "detentions writing out lines "
I have had the "sit in the corner "
I have had the "pick the litter up"

non of these had much of an effect when I was a child BUT

I have had the " ruler over my hand "
I have had the " P.E. pump over my back side "
I have had the " Cane "

now the last 3 made me behave in school and the rest of my life as I learned to respect others ,follow the rules and Don't Do Bad Things...

I have children of my own and if the Cane came I would fully support it.. Parents should not have any fear of these punishments unless your a BAD parent who doesn't want to teach their child, discipline, respect and honesty..

SO BRING IT BACK LIKE IT WAS IN THE 70'S AND 80'S ...

joan wilson

4:20 AM on 2/2/2014
bad Behaviour lets see, wee force feed them with negative influences through the media. we see celebrities with no moral backbone willing to do perform any sordid acts for financial gain and fame, they see the family struggling daily to put food on the table or otherwise find work, they are in classrooms which are overflowing, and now we want to PUNISH them for bad behavior this is a demoralised nation we are living in, why should our children be any different we should be HELPING them not chastising them after all they are the future.( bad parenting that's another issue)

rosie h

4:11 AM on 2/2/2014
Mr Gove is right, and as usual, the Communist Labour party are again wrong.

mickeym

4:05 AM on 2/2/2014
So if I refuse to pick up litter you will do what, exactly. Another useless proposal from a Tory party running out of ideas.

roger1

3:57 AM on 2/2/2014
As this is going to happen like many things today it is just a sound byte.We can see through this rubbish they need to up their game.

tempus-fugit

3:32 AM on 2/2/2014
In the 1970s teachers were motivated to change the relationship between themselves and their charges, insomuch as they were under the delusion that befriending their charges would lead to a better teacher / pupil relationship!

This resulted in communications being carried out on a first name basis, gone was 'sir' and 'miss;' this removed the unwritten control aspect between teachers over pupils, respect for seniority, knowledge and status was next to be sacrificed!

This was exacerbated by these teachers informing their new 'friends' that "you have rights;" these pupils are now parents and grandparents who have passed on the "you have rights message!"

Trying to put the Genie back into the bottle is not the answer!

rmbrown

3:30 AM on 2/2/2014
I agree! Its about time. If parents cant or wont discipline their children then why should the poor teachers put up with the end result. Some parents are as bad as the kids. The law should say if bad behaviour is present in schools then the teachers have aright to discipline without threats from the parents. It never did me any harm to be put in my place and learn some rules of what is right and wrong. That's the problem, kids today don't know right from wrong. Or don't even care if it is wrong!!

moto26

3:27 AM on 2/2/2014
@msgoth and therein lies the root of the problem. Parent's who won't support the schools or authorities and who think their little darlings are above reproach. Grow up and be a proper parent and yes that includes teaching discipline and being responsible for your actions.

Mr bassethound

3:04 AM on 2/2/2014
What like the old days you mean?

keith8

2:51 AM on 2/2/2014
What if the pupil given the punishment refuses to do it ????

Gj73

2:39 AM on 2/2/2014
Well there you have it, Labour & the NUT have spoken negatively, so that just confirms this is a good idea. I'm amazed it is a current standard anyway, but there you go. Detention, lines, litter duty et al, was always the norm, so who ever removed it in the 1st place ought to look back & admit the mistake.

Teachers are there to educate first & foremost, pupils need to understand what is deemed acceptable behaviour & adhere to it. I'm still in support of the ex-army people being brought in to er, re-educate pupils what discipline really is. They have a wealth of experience & training & if they can pass that on to pupils, the pupils will ultimately benefit.