From the school website (05 March 2008) : “I am not happy with the school as we have reported my cousins being bullied there, however the school has taken no action upon this and the bullying is still going ahead.”
As was discussed in the previous blog Constructive Support 1 most issues and concerns are easily resolved by talking with your child’s teacher.
Problems and frustrations can rapidly escalate when there is no resolution. The various stages that are detailed in the complaints procedures are arduous, requiring significant effort and commitment by you, the parent, involving the production of a range of correspondence.
The timescales involved can be lengthy and the final outcome can be unsatisfactory and you find yourself wondering whether the LEA procedures are to protect the school rather than to help your children.
None of us likes to complain and we often feel intimidated and threatened by the ‘system’. In the end, many parents simply tolerate the problems and join the rest of us who whinge rather than take action.
Others elect to move their children to another school where they perceive that life for their children will be better - but it might not be the case !
What is needed is a Parent Council that can act on your behalf. Remember that any concerns that you have are probably affecting not only your child but others also - you may feel alone but you are not - we are all parents who want the best for our children.
We all need to work together - if you have the time, please study the following information :
- Parent Councils Presentation
- Setting up a Parent Council (booklet)
- Setting up a Parent Council (leaflet)
- Statutory Guidance on Parent Councils
- Setting up Parents’ Councils (case studies)
- The School Governance (Parent Council) Regulations 2007
- White Paper: Higher Standards, Better Schools for All
- Parent Council Information Pack
(An excellent source of information about Parent Councils in Scotland.)
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