Letter: School system fails with disturbed pupils

Sir: Teachers are not parents, policemen or social workers. They have the right to teach in reasonable conditions. The rest of the children and their parents have the right to learn in controlled and unthreatening conditions. Wilding's parents hold sole responsibility for their son's behaviour. Gillian Shephard is ducking hers. The teachers are absolutely right.

Brian French

Altrincham, Cheshire