Nowadays the internet’s changing all that and allowing Irish schoolkids to turn the tables in the classroom. It’s all thanks to this site which allows students log on and post ratings about their own teachers. And, in a shocking display of pupil power many are doing just that – nearly all Irish schools are listed and the site receives over 7000 anonymous ratings daily with a variety of comments ranging from nasty to nice…

The sites owners defend the site by saying they’re trying to create an atmosphere of mutual respect in the classroom but that won’t stop teachers quaking in their open toe sandals at the prospect of being named and shamed for all to see. Although, if they wanted their own back there is one easy way – how about ratethestudents.ie