Are after-school revision permitted to be compulsory?

[Samgurney88]

I have already posted a question similar to this one. however I have found that this way is much more concise. My mathematics teacher, is enforcing manditory revision sessions after school hours. Are sessions like this, within the law?

[Suzyboo]

Yes. Do they offer extra English classes as well?

[Rollo]

Which law? The law of which country?

Why would you not want to take advantage of such revision?

Do you know it all backwards already?

[Samgurney88]

I don't know it all, and no for my age my language skills are more than sufficient (although lacking on spelling). I just think it is impeding on our rights, in the fact there is no option. It is the entire class, it is regardless of current performace and it is remarkably similar to detentions, which as I am aware are only permitted when there has been poor behaviour.

[Samgurney88]

Oh, and by the way, uk law

[Rollo]

UK law. Then no - there is no "law" that requires you to attend such after school hours sessions. But, I would attend them happily. I would be glad that a treacher was prepared to run such sessions.

[Naomicorlett]

If the teacher is willing to give up their time to help then why wouldn't you be willing to accept it ??? You have a long time after school ( the rest of your life ) and it is so much harder to re-sit later. I speak as a mother whose daughter has only a grade d in maths and despite getting a degree is finding doors closed to her because she needs a grade c or above in maths for many jobs. She is re-taking it this year at 24 years old.

[Eve]

Hopefully, although it might seem like a pain now, you will appreciate it in the long run when the difference shows in your grades and mathematical skills through life.

[Samgurney88]

I am endlessly greatfull to my teacher for being willing to sacrifice her time into our education. However, I do not feel they are nessecary as none of the class are poor performers. I feel it is an impingment on our right to be able to have the choice, I am revising for a mock trial, which takes up most of my time, as I wish to be a lawyer. Her sesions collide with mock trial sessions and my own practice time. I feel it the mock trials relate more to my future career. Can you please direct me to a document of some sort or link, or however you know it is not legal?

[Samgurney88]

* to not be able

[Rollo]

Then speak to your maths teacher and explain to her the "problem" as you have said it here.

[Samgurney88]

If you have ever met my maths teacher, you will know speaking to her is impossible, especially when it contradicts her belief, which is why i would be greatful if you could point me to some material, or tell me how you know it is not permitted

[buildersmate]

I'd just drop the extra Maths and plump for the extra English classes.

[Rollo]

Obviously I have not ever spoken to her. But if she has your best interests at heart she will not mind a discussion of the problem, as you see it as one.

At the end of the day you must decide what to do, but if you do decide not to attend then just tell he that.

I can't quote you a statute that does not exist - because it does not exist.

[Samgurney88]

y?

[Samgurney88]

btw, thanks rollo

[Samgurney88]

however if it doesn't exist how do you know? is it just because you are aware there is nothing permitting this kind of session?

[TCL-MUMPING]

If you are wanting to be a lawyer, should you not be using this case to practise searching for the law to back you up?

[Samgurney88]

well, I have no idea where or how i would find this information, and I am hoping that throuhg this i could. I was just imagining argueing this case in a court. at present I would struggle as I don't know what she is contradicting. Unless it would be something like false imprisonment? As far as I'm aware, the lawyers are notified as to what law has been contradicted, prior to the case.

[TCL-MUMPING]

Well for a start, there is no such thing as UK law but I will leave it to you to find out why that is so.

Does the school have a policy regarding study/revision outwith school hours? Could it be that parents have been asked if they are happy for their children to stay after school for revision? I can't see how the teacher can insist on folk staying behind as there may be circumstances outwith school that prevent this in individual cases. Speak to the Head of Year if you are not happy about it.

[factor-fiction]

Are you sure parents haven't been asked to sign up to this?