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Breach of confidentiality?

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Whatsallthisabout1 · 16/02/2025 16:39

I am in a school WhatsApp group created for the parents of a Y1 primary school class. One of the mums in the group works at the school supervising the kids at lunchtime. One parent made a post asking for advice on concussion, because the day before he bumped his head at school. The parent that works at the school replied to the other parent’s question on the group message that he had indeed bumped his head and was pushed over by my child (she mentioned my child by name). Is she allowed to do this? Would this be a breach in confidentiality? I’m upset not only because I found out about this incident this way, but that this could have an impact on my child’s reputation. Just a little extra info; my child is best friends with this other child and they get on well. I am friends with the child’s parent and the child is well. I don’t really know the parent that works at the school. Thanks

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BreakfastatTiffannys · 16/02/2025 16:52

IMO, this type of situation must be dealt with- and only with - the people involved. It's unethical to expose people, especially when it comes to WhatsApp groups. What's worse, not only did they expose you, but they also blindsided you.
Very bad way to deal with a school incident.