Primary staffing
Sir,—l am writing to support the findings of the survey r made by the Central New Brighton P.T.A. on conditions in Canterbury primary schools. At our local primary school we have a very low teacher-pupil ratio. Most classes have numbers of 35 or more and by the end of the year the newentrant class will have between 35 and 40 children. This is a most unsatisfactory situation for both teachers and children, especially those in the junior department. It often means that children of above or below average intelligence cannot be catered for. Also, children with reading problems and specific learning difficulties may not be identified. Surely, with the present numbers of unemployed teachers, the teacher-pupil ratio could be improved. There needs to be a change in the regulations governing the staffing of the smaller 4 primary schools. It may well be a question of money but surely the Government should get its priorities right.—Yours, etc., J. A. NEWSOM, E. D. OWEN, A. ROBERTSON. November 8, 1981.
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