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To report this mum to the school

37 replies

Owl97 · 24/09/2024 19:18

I see her everyday and she always looks drunk/high and smells of alcohol. I overheard her telling her mate at drop off the other day that she was ‘pissed whilst I packed his lunch box’. She always has her baby in a baby carrier and is swearing every time I see her. Shouting ‘fuck off’ and today I heard the C word multiple times and every time I see her on the school grounds she’s swearing in front of other children and parents. Would you report to school? It’s every single pick up and her language is awful and she’s also very loud. She uses the word ‘fucking’ in every sentence she says

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scientificexplanations · 24/09/2024 20:26

You seem more bothered about the swearing rather then the being drunk and in charge of young children ? Yes report her for the drinking comment and smelling of alcohol

LlynTegid · 24/09/2024 20:14

It should be social services not the school you speak to.

ShinyPrettyThings87 · 24/09/2024 20:07

We reported a woman drunk taking her young son to school. She did it often. We called the school and they told us they need us to ring social services to form a bigger picture of their situation.

DoTheDinosaurStomp · 24/09/2024 20:05

The school will be more than aware of a woman like this.

Bunnybear42 · 24/09/2024 20:01

That's awful particularly with such a young baby. Yes definitely report to school and if you know her name I'd also report directly to Social Services to ensure they are aware. I also think the more separate reports given the more likely the mother will be supported/assessed ,

Endoftheroad25 · 24/09/2024 20:00

Social services job I'm afraid. I'd you see it it's your responsibility to report. I can guarantee they'll already have had reports from school.

Hannahandlucy · 24/09/2024 19:59

There's no way the school won't be aware of this, but it wouldn't do any harm to raise your concerns regardless. You have to feel sorry for her if she has an obvious alcohol problem, and those poor kids 😔

Skybluepinky · 24/09/2024 19:58

Report to ss.

FionnulaTheCooler · 24/09/2024 19:58

I wouldn't mention the language but I would discreetly raise the issue that she seems to be under the influence of substances while in charge of children, as a safeguarding issue. The school are most likely already aware but child protection is everyone's responsibility so you absolutely should report your concerns.

bakewellbride · 24/09/2024 19:57

What's your hesitation/ reason not to?

There is an awful mum at my son's school and I reported her the second I smelt trouble. There was no pondering over it or thinking, I just did it.

SeanMean · 24/09/2024 19:54

This will not be news to the staff.

NamasteTheHellAway · 24/09/2024 19:47

I mean, surely the school staff can already see and hear her?

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