I'm not often compelled to write about something, especially a TV programme but last night's Educating Yorkshire on Channel 4 moved me to do just that. I have loved this series, which has sadly come to an end and Educating Essex before that. I think every individual who moans about teachers and 'how they have it easy' should be made to watch it.
I was moved to tears by the work of Mr Burton last night - the dedication, time and support he showed Musharaf to help him achieve a level C in English was faultless.
Musharaf suffers with a severe stammer which severely affected him and his chances of achieving a level C in English. Mr Burton worked tirelessly with him, as did the whole school but when the 'lightbulb' moment hit, the moment when Musharaf was able to speak fluently with the aid of music, the look of sheer delight on Mr Burton's face was priceless.
Let's not also forget last weeks episode and Mr Steer, who again did more than was expected to ensure all of those he taught, did the absolute best they could do.
Head Teacher - Mr Mitchell
If you have no idea what I'm going on about , then catch up *HERE*. Last night's episode was truly inspiring. Teacher's should be praised far more for the fabulous work they do. Yes, there are a few that aren't the best. Yes, there are a few that go in, do the job and go home. BUT the vast majority are like Mr Burton and Mr Steer, who do their up most for the children or 'young adults' in their care.
It makes me cross when I hear people complain about Teachers and what an easy life they have, with all the holidays they get - if it's so easy, I think those that complain should be one!
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It was a brilliant series! I, too, was moved to tears last night and also during the episode with Mr Steer. I am a Reception teacher and love my job so much and get huge satisfaction from it. I am glad of programmes like this because they highlight the day-to-day issues every teacher has to face. Unfortunately I imagine the people that moan about teachers wouldn't have watched. Thank you for blogging about it - I imagine it is available on 4OD if people want to watch it.
Sorry, just realised you'd already put a link up for it, so ignore my 4OD bit :)
I work in a Secondary School in Reprographics and have an enormous amount of respect for teachers. Ours is a rural school with quite affluent students, but sometimes their behaviour makes my blood boil. The disrespect and attitude they show for no reason just because they are too immature is hard to witness, but I am always impressed by how the teachers deal with it. I couldnt do it... Plus they do not get lots of holidays, they work very hard every evening and weekend, so it all evens out. We have all loved watching Ed York, as it tells it as it is!
I agree, Becky, it was extraordinary. Just welled up again showing the clip to my husband who didn't watch. Teachers who inspire make such a difference and are so often undervalued by society. I feel humbled by the dedication of some teachers, particularly those at my son's secondary school.
Hi Becky...
I work as a Teaching assistant in a large Junior school, which has had it's fair share of challenging behaviour and we are multi cultural too...this tv show is spot on. This is what goes on everyday in school. We certainly don't do it for the money but for the love of educating and encouraging children and inspiring them to achieve greatness. There's no job like it...glad that these programmes are showing this!
It seems we all feel the same - i was once a teacher, my husband still is one - keep up the hard work
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