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"Off rolling" isn't this illegal?

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Stressedgiraffe · 17/04/2024 17:53

My child has been having bullying issues at school and they cannot keep them safe. When we spoke to the school today they mentioned "off rolling" them. I thought it was an odd phrase so have Googled. It seems to be a way of getting rid of problem children without expelling them.
What do we do now? Should we just remove them from school? Will the council help?

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Starlightshine · 17/04/2024 18:17

only you know your child OP but I was certain my child would continue to be bullied at a new school but they aren’t. They are very happy and have made good friends. I’m glad I didn’t lose total faith. I hope your child finds happiness whatever you do.

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Stressedgiraffe · 17/04/2024 18:13

Yes the deputy head used that term.
We have another meeting with school on Friday. They don't want them in school but we think the bullying will continue where ever. So don't really have a solution except home school.

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User79853257976 · 17/04/2024 18:08

Report the bullying to the governors, they will then deal with it because Ofsted check how those complaints have been dealt with.

Rummikub · 17/04/2024 18:03

Contact the LEA about alternative schools and provision.

I think it’s easier to do if pupil is still on roll at a school.

Are the bullies still attending the same school?

autumn1638 · 17/04/2024 17:59

It just means to take a child off the school register. They can do this if a parent requests either because the child is moving to a different school/setting or if they have decided to hone educate. If a child is missing in education I.e can't be contacted and are not attending. This needs to be reported properly to county.

If a school off rolls a child instead of excluding them officially then this is illegal.