An ode to retiring from teaching: all of the things I won't miss

 Ofsted are high on the list of what a retiring teacher won't miss about her job.
I've got a little list
After 40 years in teaching my retirement's come aroundAnd I've got a little listOf things I will not miss.Getting up at 6am – especially when it's dark.
That Sunday evening marathon with essays still to markAll learning styles and teaching modes and action plans and chartsPersonalised learning plans with targets that are smartAnd annoying little acronyms like Seals and Pelts and

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