Suspension or Expelled from School Rules

Jane315STARX
Jane315STARX Online Community Member Posts: 802 Pioneering
in Mental health and wellbeing

I am now Highly Suspicious that at My sons School something very odd is going on.In brief a few people including him have been and are being bullied by the same culprits.They have been identified and basically their only sanction after numerous complaints even after suicide was mentioned by one of the pupils.is detentions by sitting at a desk.It seems apparent to me that they obviously don't realise the consequences of their actions.But more than this,I question whether the fact that the school hasn't expelled or even suspended them could have something to do with it's affect on the school tables or budget in same way?.Im not quite sure how these things work but to me it just seems common sense that if a teenager has repetitive negative behaviour then you have to send out a clear message if the 1st and 2nd hasn't hit home AND if others are suffering as a consequence.Because young lives could be lost

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  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 1,613 Championing

    @Jane315STARX

    You’re right to be worried. If known bullies are still targeting pupils after suicide was mentioned and the school’s only response is desk detentions, that’s not discipline. It’s a safeguarding failure.

    Schools must protect pupils from harm. If they’re holding back on proper action after serious complaints, it’s fair to ask why. Whether it’s about stats, funding, or something else, it doesn’t excuse inaction.

    If you’ve already raised concerns and nothing has changed, the next step is a formal written complaint to the headteacher. That means putting it in writing, clearly stating what’s happened, what the school has or hasn’t done, and what needs to happen next. It creates a record the school can’t ignore.

    If they still don’t act, escalate to the governors, then the council’s education safeguarding team, and finally Ofsted. You’re not being difficult. You’re protecting lives.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 2,909 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Jane315STARX

    Sorry to hear this is happening in your sons school. I'm just going to echo MW123 advice and suggest that formal complaint to headteacher is the next step and then the Governers, Council and Ofsted.

    It may also be worth contacting local SENDIASS as they are like the education specialists in your area and can also help with any bullying issues!

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