Dear TK.
I came across this blogg. Its written by a teacher, somewhere in England.
http://teachingbattleground.wordpress.com/
After reading quite alot of it, and liking it I must admit, I wondered if this is representative for the situation in medium to bad state schools in England.
Anyone can have a opionion about schools. Sadly it is assumed by many people that since they have gone to school themselfs, they have a brilliant background to discuss schools and education. But being a teacher and standing in front of the classroom, being the adult and responsible for the kids education, gives you a much better view of it. I would therefore urge you, and british teachers here, to comment on this blog.