I could cheerfully throttle a bureaucrat today.

Well the NZTC got back to me demanding more information so I sent them more. They want info that I was approved to work with children. Needless to say I am well narked off with them.

They demanded information from the Principal (Headmaster). Well it is a real pity that the headmaster has retired and the info they want wouldn't have even been available to him as it was a matter that is dealt with at local authority level in Scotland. GRRRRRRRRRRRR.

I got onto the Personnel Section of the Education Department of the local authority that was my employer and asked them to provide the info. Guess what- we can't help you with that as we don't have a form letter! The Personnel Section of the Education Department are the people that approved me to work so surely they can say if they approved me. Is that difficult logic. I then did the usual trick,

Me:"I'd like to speak to the head of your department please."
B/Crat: "But she's out."
Me: "OK, I'll speak to her boss"
B/Crat: "That's the Director of Education"
Me: "Good, can you connect me please?"
2 mins later B/Crat "Her line is engaged"
Me: "Can I have the direct dial number then?"
B/Crat: "umm, OK"

I called the Director and got her PA. I explained the situation and she said that the personnel were being idiots and my request was perfectly reasonable. Now either she was playing me like a fiddle or being genuine. I hope the latter. I will call back tomorrow to see what progress she has made.