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The headteacher of a Dorset school is preparing for the worst outcome that could damage education: a no deal Brexit.

Jackie Shanks, headteacher of Mountjoy School in Beaminster, sent a letter to the parents of her students saying that the school has purchased an extra freezer in case of food shortages, and has increased stocks of long shelf life food.

For this somewhat drastic act, Jackie Shanks has been criticised for ‘scaremongering,’ but also praised for being prepared.

We are falling into a foggy abyss of uncertainty and confusion. No one knows what effects Brexit will have, so no one can truthfully say what is going to happen; there is no one to trust at a time where our country possibly is in one of the most unstable situations in history. Therefore, this headteacher is only doing what she thinks is appropriate in these nebulous times, where all people want is answers. People have been too quick to judge.

Perhaps other headteachers should follow in her footsteps. Already schools are significantly underfunded, and I dread to think how the education system will be affected if this country goes forward with a no deal Brexit.

What does the word ‘Brexit’ mean to you? Many people avoid the word and has become a taboo because of all politicians’ failure to actually deliver it.

Brexit was advertised to improve our country, but all I have heard is antagonism towards it.

Why is Brexit a good thing if it is making people fear rationing to revive from the Second World War?

Brexit was advertised to improve our healthcare and education systems, possibly the two most important institutions in our society, but it seems that people are not thinking that way, otherwise there would be more positivity towards it.

By James Sullivan