THE debate over discipline at the Chase could run and run!

My own child, unlike the writer Your Letters (July 7), did not have a particularly happy start to his school life but has thrived at The Chase. Perhaps different schools suit different children and their families?

The Chase isn't perfect but by and large the staff do a great job in caring for and educating almost 1,800 diverse children from all over Malvern and, let's be honest, teaching is a tough job!

So maybe we can close this debate by saying thanks to the teachers in all our schools for the hard work they've put in this year. We're incredibly lucky in Malvern to have such good schools to serve our needs.

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