He would probably have the same experience with many London 14 year olds. If he isn't a fully trained teacher he should have received more support from the head or deputy head. That's part of their job. When schools had entrance tests and children had to reach a certain standard to get in, there was obviously better discipline. Today the pressure is off the pupils and on the teachers, with tragic results in teacher turnover.
He would probably have the same experience with many London 14 year olds. If he isn't a fully trained teacher he should have received more support from the head or deputy head. That's part of their job. When schools had entrance tests and children had to reach a certain standard to get in, there was obviously better discipline. Today the pressure is off the pupils and on the teachers, with tragic results in teacher turnover.