Having lived in Sweden for the last five years and now getting the chance to go back to my home country to do AVT (work experience) is very exciting. I grew up in a relatively small, predominantly middle-class village (although my parents insist they are working class) called Euxton, in the north of England.
My Primary School was called Balshaw Lane and I have only happy memories from my time there. I wonder how many similarities and differences I am going to experience Marden Primary School in Marden, Hereford, compared to the schools I have seen in Sweden and my own time at Primary School. I anticipate there will be many to reflect upon.
One of the main things I will be reflecting upon is the issue of discipline. I have seen many examples of bad behaviour simply being accepted in Sweden. If you turn a blind eye to unacceptable behaviour then surely it is bound to continue. Pehaps what is acceptable in Swedish society is different to England? and maybe the discipline I was accustomed to has changed.
Only time will tell............
