Mr Gove I’ve been in teaching for nearly ten years
When I first started I had many nervous fears
Would the children respond to my teaching ways?
Am I ready for those many long working days?
The answer is simple the children did respond
No secret way and I didn’t wave my magic wand
I showed interest in their lives, no problem too small
I even picked them up when they hit the academic wall
Ten years on and a damaging change is in sight
Children aren’t robots and they won’ get everything right
They make many mistakes just like me and you
Please listen to teachers because you haven’t a clue
The children I teach have many social issues
If I told you a story you’d need some 4 ply tissues
Just for them to come into school is a credit beyond belief
For them it’s more than school it’s a short term relief
I, like many, don‘t just teach what the curriculum says
I try to inspire them so they move on to happier days
Give them an opportunity to live their life to the best
So please Mr Gove give your out dated curriculum a rest
I understand Mr Gove that you have to inspect
But please when you do show teachers some respect
Don’t be cruel and judge us before you come in
Relying on statistical data and not looking within
I’m tired Mr Gove of jumping through unnecessary hoops
Ticking boxes and putting children in academic groups
The next generation of teachers will continue the fight
And maybe one day the government will get it right!
