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MY better half joined her colleagues from the teaching profession striking in central London last week.

Shed do it again. Shes proud of her long-term commitment to the kids she teaches. She cares about their academic wellbeing, whatever special needs they have and her part in creating a future for them.

Likewise my sister, a headteacher whos had to discreetly provide breakfast for kids in her office and counsel parents in difficult situations. They dont tell you about that kind of thing when they demonise teachers.

The critics carp at so-called selfish educators demanding better pay when the truth is they aren't paid enough. Not when the time they hope to spend with their families is spent marking work and making lesson plans. Not when they return home late because a child's mum or dad hasn't picked them up.