CatherineR

Well compared to other inner London schools which I've known 10 leaving at the end of the summer term really is a normal number Unlike other jobs, teachers generally only move at the end of terms and usually most in the summer. Charter is lucky in having no problem attracting very good staff, but that does mean they tend to move on and up quite quickly. My experience of charter staff is that they enjoy working there and moves are almost always for promotions or because it's difficult for them to continue living close enough and have a family.

I hardly ever post but wanted to comment that this really is completely normal. Good London schools have very high turnover. A lot of the staff you mention will be leaving for promotions because Charter employs ambitious, good teachers and trains them well. Some are leaving London and this is another reality of inner London schools - most teachers can't afford family houses anywhere near schools like Charter so there comes a point where they move back near family or out to suburbs beyond a comfortable commute. There is nothing sinister going on!

Hello all. Can I join your gang?! I'm still at home with my daughter who has just turned one. We are up the road in Herne Hill but in the same position that all my baby-friends seem to have gone back to work. Bit confused by the days and times so far, are you planning on a regular meet up on Wednesdays? Catherine