'Britain's strictest headmaster' who was nicknamed 'The Hitman' has said that teachers are being driven out of the profession because of 'habitually rude and aggressive' children.
Barry Smith, 54, who now works as a freelance teacher trainer and consultant, said teachers are leaving their jobs 'in droves' as they are being bullied by the children they teach.
The controversial former headteacher, whose rules included a 'mandatory smile' and calling children in detention 'detainees', is now urging other teachers to create a 'culture of respect' through stricter rules.
He said: 'Children are habitually ruse and aggressive - it's a societal issue.
