One of the things that really winds me up is when things seem unfair, and that people do not get enough credit for what they do. This was really brought home to me this week when I saw an advert for a full time Learning Support Assistant position. I couldn’t believe that the salary for this post was just under £9000, in an age when we have got fat cats and business men raking it in, who in my view contribute very little to society. Such assistants are responsible for our children, helping them academically and socially in school. In Michael’s school, the LSA’s are additionally responsible for intimate care, as well as attending to the specific, challenging needs of children who have complex mental, physical and medical conditions.

I volunteer two days a week at Michaels school and I have seen first hand the fantastic job that these people do with just half an hour break for lunch. Personally, I can’t think of any job more valuable than giving anyone the care of our children and I think that it is scandalous that such work is viewed and rewarded so lowly by society. Not fair!

On a lighter note, Michael and I were talking about Halloween the other day after he saw a display in the garden centre. On discussing the tradition of Trick or Treat, Michael looked quite bemused by the whole thing (not surprising really - it sounds quite ridiculous when you actually try and explain it!!) Suddenly he said “Why give Treaters chocolate - give carrots, apples. Sportacus says!” Good old Lazy Town - looks like our house will be the healthiest and least popular house in the street!!