With reference to your article on Gareth Malone (Oxford Mail, May 16), some time ago, we watched the TV programme Gareth Malone’s School for Boys, in which a desperate headteacher had asked him to help overturn the abysmally low reading ability and interest in reading of seven- to 10-year-olds.
As a music teacher he is absolutely wasted. His methods were, to say the least, somewhat unconventional, with outdoor, action and themed lessons, but were totally brilliant.
The reading age and interest level shot up, unruly pupils responded, and his patience (and sternness, when required) got results.
If all my primary teachers had been like Gareth we would have all got on even better than we did, I’m sure.
Gareth is a breath of fresh air, but is totally wasted just teaching music. He should teach full-time.
He is an asset to any school.
DOROTHY HOLLOWAY, Wenrisc Drive,Minster Lovell
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