My DD is in Year 7 and recently started at Secondary School. It was a big leap for her, more homework and new friends as you would expect.
Having been to a failing primary, we had hoped things would pick up. Unfortunately it has turned out to be a nightmare. She hates the school. We finally got out of her after 3 weeks that she was being bullied. Not physically but mentally. Being shunned. Being mocked for simple mistakes. We think it got worse as her books and PE kit were going missing. We got some stuff back from lost property but were angry that children at a very good school could do this. We knew that the bully who was targeting her had taken some small items, and one of the teachers resolved this. They are being kept apart in class, but that can't be kept up for ever, and no where near the 7 years she will be at school. The effect of bullying and thefts is damaging our life, but can only hope that the teacher's words will make their mark. Whilst they have spoken with us, we have not been written to. I do fear for my DD, the impact on her psyche and confidence, and the impact it is having on her grades. How far do we let things go, if they do escalate before we seek outside intervention. If this harassment happens to someone over 18, the police get involved. For children there is no such protection. What I hope is that there is no racism involved, as my DD has suffered in the past from this and I want things to be more settled. Some guidance and assurance would be welcome. I have said if anything else gets stolen, I will go to the Police but the school seems to blame her for losing things.
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When do you call the Police when bullying gets too much
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