Can anyone give me any idea what is likely to happen?

[Ormirian]

Police were at school yesterday morning. From involuntary earwigging (I was paying for school trip in the office) it seems that they have been called because a teacher had discovered that a child in Yr3 (DS2's class) had been left alone at home all night. They were calling SS as I was waiting there.

Now, nowt to do with me I know and I should keep my beak out BUT the lad happens to be DS#2' favourite playmate in school and wasn't in school today and DS says he left the class during the morning yesterday. DS is a bit sad and I am worried about him too.

What is likely to happen?

[Pancakeflipper]

I should think he's being taken into foster care whilst they investigate this. He could be in a home or with an emergency family. Or even with responsible relatives. Hopefully it's relatives whom he knows and likes and he can be local enough for returning to the school he knows.

Poor kid.

[Ormirian]

Hope so too pancake. Nice little boy. DS doesn't find many other children that get on with him TBH. Only one or two in the class that choose to play with him.

[Pancakeflipper]

Oh I feel so sorry for your boy too. He will wonder where his mate is and miss him. Hope he reappears very soon. In fact update if he does.

When I was in junior school my best mate 'disappeared'. Her mother came into school and took her and her sister away ( marriage issues apparently but I never found out). I missed her so much. I have forgotten her.

[AbigailS]

There is no set process as to what will / has happened as it all depends on the social worker's assessment of the situation.
It could be he is staying in another place of safety that makes it hard to attend school e.g. family member who lives too far to bring to school.
He may have been taken out of school to talk to the social worker and police and be back soon.
Social workers here are really reluctant to change a child's school as it is often a safe haven for them.
The child may be placed on a child protection order and remain with mum while the social working team will work with her to ensure his future safety.
Unfortunately there is no cut and dry answer for you or your son, as there will enevitably be a much bigger picture and you are very unlikely to know much more.
IMO I wouldn't let your son go to the other child's house to play again, instead arrange to meet mum and son in the park where you can keep an eye on them both, or have the child to your house

[Ormirian]

Thankyou.

I will update as and when I hear anything.

He has never been to his house abigail. Mainly because third time round I am very remiss at arranging playdates and I hardly know what his mother looks like TBH. Perhaps it's a good thing in this case.

[Pancakeflipper]

I mean I have not forgotten her.. Not I have forgot her. If I had forgot her I'd not be telling you.