Letter: Shephard's pension changes mean mass exodus of teachers

Sir: The Education Secretary expresses disbelief that four out of five teachers opt for retirement before the age of 60. The reasons, they say, cannot be genuine. Clearly they have not even considered the obvious: that the majority of teachers, tired of being told by everyone how second-rate they are, want to get out while they still have the odd shred of self-respect left.

MALCOLM BROWN

Surbiton, Surrey