Having worked in university complaints, I would say it seems few staff come forward with their complaints. Behaviour like this, the failure to act, is known in the sector. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-47936662 … #HE
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Sadly not surprised by this type silencing for the following reasons...
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1. Universities don't know how to effectively handle complaints (+ fail to prioritise it in the same way they would for other matters).
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2. The marketisation of higher education in the UK means reputation is everything. It means keeping issues quiet, trumps dealing with them. People are discouraged to complain. Universities fear repercussion over being open + challenging behaviour of their staff.
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3. There is an antiquated view in the university sector that only matters of academia should hold prominence. It leads to a failure of recognising its responsibilities as an employer and as a place which could be used to channel abuse.
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Replying to @AnnaRowe123
That’s really sad. My guess is that it is perhaps even harder in schools because of lack of resourcing.
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The headteacher can make all the difference to the morale of the staff. We had one turn an amazing friendly staff into a anxious confrontational and competitive war zone. This kind of behaviour on top of an incredibly stressful job causes many mental health problems and leavers.
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