Telling school
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Do SS make you share information with school?
After the knock SS called but closed case saying I'm the protective parent and to wait and see the outcome of the investigation
my person has now been charged. I've not heard anything else from them, will the case remain closed or should I expect to hear back from them when he goes to court for plea hearing
After the knock SS called but closed case saying I'm the protective parent and to wait and see the outcome of the investigation
my person has now been charged. I've not heard anything else from them, will the case remain closed or should I expect to hear back from them when he goes to court for plea hearing
Like most things on this journey there doesn't seem to be much consistency. Ss got back in touch with me after sentencing but the case remained closed with myself and his parents supervising. They didn't inform my sons school at the time although I informed school on the enrolment forms for my daughter starting primary. It should be on a need to know basis, if he doesn't go on school grounds and your children are supervised if they have contact then school don't need to know xxx
I know it feels intrusive and scary to tell school but posts on here often praise the support they receive from their children's schools and we have personally found that to be true for both our grandsons, one still at Primary and the other at Secondary.
I was slightly concerned about our younger one as his new TA lives almost opposite us and our son visits us regularly to see his children so the TA would most likely realise who he is - but the Head assured me that only herself, the Deputy and the Safeguarding Lead on the school staff would know which I assume would be how it always works. In an ideal situation for school to know means an extra level of care and understanding for our youngsters and a safe place to go if they feel wobbly (although I'm sure there will be some accounts where this has gone wrong.) This doesn't mean they don't have that safe place at home as their first choice, but if school knows then they would never feel they had to put on a brave face all day when they felt like crying or shouting.
I was slightly concerned about our younger one as his new TA lives almost opposite us and our son visits us regularly to see his children so the TA would most likely realise who he is - but the Head assured me that only herself, the Deputy and the Safeguarding Lead on the school staff would know which I assume would be how it always works. In an ideal situation for school to know means an extra level of care and understanding for our youngsters and a safe place to go if they feel wobbly (although I'm sure there will be some accounts where this has gone wrong.) This doesn't mean they don't have that safe place at home as their first choice, but if school knows then they would never feel they had to put on a brave face all day when they felt like crying or shouting.
SS told my childrens school IN DETAIL the whole situation. I was so cross as the SW was not very nice and could not turn personal feelings off. He would have had it front page news if he could have!!! My kids are teens.
However, the safeguarding officer in the school has been AMAZING. She has kept all to herself and she has emailed me back and forth. She keeps checking in with kids and if upset speaks to them. My son who is badly bullied especially has told me when upset she is the only one he wants to and will talk to. They are allowed out of class if feel overwhelmed and can go to her office anytime. It has been amazing for them as this is one difficult situation.
However, the safeguarding officer in the school has been AMAZING. She has kept all to herself and she has emailed me back and forth. She keeps checking in with kids and if upset speaks to them. My son who is badly bullied especially has told me when upset she is the only one he wants to and will talk to. They are allowed out of class if feel overwhelmed and can go to her office anytime. It has been amazing for them as this is one difficult situation.