 As a teacher, I am personally committed to ensuring that the children who are in my care have access to the best possible outcomes. Physical punishment should never be a form of discipline for any child. Every child has the right to be safe and to be protected from harm. Getting parents to understand the impact of their behaviour is key. Children like consistency. And hitting can either be a good thing or a bad thing, but it cannot be both. If mum or dad or whoever is looking after them in the house is doing it, then it's got to be okay. And what happens next? They hit others in school, which can be children or staff. But it is not okay, and I don't think you can ever say that any form of violence is acceptable. And I think for everyone who is working with children and parents, I am so glad that before long it will be completely clear that any form of physical punishment will be illegal in Wales. Children are some of the most vulnerable members of society who are open to harm. Children need love, guidance and discipline to thrive. They don't need to be hit with all the shame that is very much associated with hitting. There is now so much help out there to support parents who are looking for other options instead of physical punishment. And as a profession, we are here to help them and support them and certainly not to judge them.