At my grammar school, boys only were subject to the whack. The slipper was usually public in class or changing rooms and could be by any teacher.
Only the deputy head and head could cane and it was always in private. I always assumed it was to introduce some delay to the process but also allow the boy to receive more severe punishment in private. it was always over trousers so no problems with embarrassment at baring the bottom
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