This week, the Secret Teacher explains why he’s uncomfortable receiving presents as the school year ends​.

As we approach the final month of the school year in primaries, and with secondaries about to change over their timetables, thoughts from children and parents start to drift towards who their teacher or teachers may be next session.

This can be an exciting and daunting time for children and parents (and teachers too). In the vast majority of cases, children will change to a new teacher for the next year. This is usually celebrated rather than mourned, as even though a child may have had an amazing experience with their teacher over the course of a school year, the idea of a fresh face to see every day is in most cases quite appealing by the time you get to June.

Parents and children may wish to mark this by giving a gift. A thank you and show of appreciation for the hard work the parent/child thinks that the teacher has put in to help them and/or their class. This seems innocent enough, however recently more........

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