The strain of fewer jobs, pensions, workload and pay is showing in the education profession.
That’s the view of the Island’s representative of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers.
Andrew Shipley was speaking after GCSE grades fell across the UK for the first time.
However, he admits local teachers remain firmly committed to ensuring Island students do not suffer academically.
Major incident declared as crews battled fire
12 taken to hospital overnight
New 'rent-to-buy' option for first-time homeowners on the Isle of Man
Dandara and Hartford Homes partner with private company, Own Homes
Manxman to re-enter dry dock today
Propellor shafts have arrived back from Denmark
Yellow weather warning for coastal overtopping
Strong to gale force winds putting some of the Islands promenades at risk