We speak to a Hull teacher about mental health issues in the profession
She told us she found the stresses "relentless"
Following yesterday's walkouts by teachers we've been finding out about mental health issues in the profession.
We've been speaking to one Hull teacher who experienced issues and eventually resigned.
Suzanne Macey left after 29 years in the job.
I didn't feel I could carry on
She now works part time on a supply basis.
She told us: "People say I look better, I feel better and I have time for my family."
"I've got time to do things that I want to do."
"I've got elderly parents as well so I've had time with them."
"The supply work isn't regular so you don't know what you're going to get but that's a price I'm prepared to pay".
The most important thing is looking after staff
"That's because I didn't feel I could carry on the way I was going".
"Your mental health and well being is being affected that's what it comes down."
"The most important thing is looking after staff."
"There's a big issue with people like me leaving the profession because of the erosion and there aren't enough people coming in."
The Government said yesterday whilst they appreciated the efforts teachers make strike action is not the answer and only disrupts the lives of families.