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School's Out! What Teachers Really Think About Gifts!


Summer's-here

Afternoon!

It's almost time for the kids to break up again for the summer, and for some the worry of buying gifts. We talked to one school teacher to see what they thought of student gifts, and if there's anything that could be done to help lighten the load when it comes to the end of the school year...

Do teachers really expect gifts?
The short answer - No. "I can tell you now, I don't know any teacher that ever thinks about gifts around this time of year" says one local Birmingham teacher. "In all honesty, we're usually so busy trying to fit lessons or end of year things in - assemblies, sports days etc... that we don't really have time to think about it! We never expect anything, and of course it's so kind of the children (and parents!) when we are given something - it's so lovely and appreciated, but especially with the way things are at the moment with regards to the cost of living, we would never want anybody to be worried at this time of year, especially with the kids to entertain for six weeks - that never comes cheap!"

If you were to receive a gift, what would you choose?
"We're happy with anything - it sounds cliche but it really is the thought that counts - the fact that somebody has thought about us. I've had some lovely things in the past - handmade cards, chocolate (food is always appreciated, especially when I take them home!) - I did receive a handmade pen pot one year which I proudly displayed on my desk. The other thing to think about is that not everybody has that disposable income, and with some kids having several teachers, it can be difficult to know who to buy for and where to draw the line - if you are thinking of buying for your child's teacher this year, please know that token gifts are more than enough! Anything consumable or practical is always appreciated!
My other piece of advice, is that it shouldn't come from a place of obligation.
I know one teacher whose class all put together, speaking from a cost perspective that could be a good idea, but really any token of gratitude is very much appreciated - please don't stress!
...that being said when we are offered something lovely, we do love to show off in the staff room, haha!"

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So there you have it, it really is the thought that counts! We hope that this post has been insightful and perhaps inspired you this season.

The Pretty Odd Team x


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