As I tried to ignore the many updates of the early half-term freedom given to my teaching friends working up north, I had one final week to push through until I was able to revel in the sweetness of a week off.
It seemed most teachers within the school had elaborate plans for the half-term (although the odd few simply answered “marking” – a response I have little time for).
People’s plans invariably started with a prompt 3pm exit on the Friday – we should have known that was just a dream!
The final week was tough in many ways. The children became restless as they saw a week off on the horizon and so there was a definite increase in behaviour problems.
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