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WIBU to email the school? Teacher now being cold

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ChicJoker · 23/05/2025 19:45

My 6 year old child has had underwear checked by 2 different teachers for an accident on two seperate occasions. I have also been able to walk into the classroom (normal at our school, parents take their kids to and from class) and be in it with no staff member present for around 5 minutes twice. I have complained to the school about the above, especially the underwear problem. Head was very helpful and apologetic, male teacher in question has been VERY stand offish since, I’ve not saw the other yet. Usually very chatty/smiley. Now avoiding conversation and letting other staff greet me.

AIBU to think word has got back (I’m sure it has) but find it very awkward going forward? Not sure how to approach as usually relationships are good

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NerrSnerr · 23/05/2025 20:40

How did they check her underwear? What was the reason? Did she smell like she’d had an accident or squirming?

GladysHeeler · 23/05/2025 20:36

Why does it matter if the teacher is now cold towards you? It’s not a friendship. And he isn’t your teacher so it shouldn’t matter.

The purpose of your complaint was presumably to prompt a change in behaviour from the staff and there has been a change.

crumblingschools · 23/05/2025 20:32

Wet patches on classroom carpet at carpet time in YR are quite common!

Octavia64 · 23/05/2025 20:28

Children in reception (and above for that matter) do have accidents. Most primary schools have several sets of spare underwear so that kids can be changed in the event of an accident.

most teachers ask the kid if it is possible for them to clean themselves up after an accident but some do need help, so teachers do see children’s underwear sometimes.

you have made a complaint. They are going to be very careful how they interact with you from now on.

witwatwoo · 23/05/2025 20:25

Who told you your child’s underwear was checked ?

pinksquash13 · 23/05/2025 20:13

How have they checked the underwear? What's your issue with being in the classroom for 5mins?

pimplebum · 23/05/2025 20:10

you have complained about the teacher what do you expect a hug ?

Hankunamatata · 23/05/2025 20:09

You basically accused the teachers of unnecessary checking of child's undwear aka sinister overtones. Of course they arnt going to be all chatty and friendly

Hankunamatata · 23/05/2025 20:08

Two different teachers have checked underwear on different occasions. Why? Is your child telling them they have had an accident? Does your child smell?

TheBig50 · 23/05/2025 20:04

I don't understand the to and from class thing. That said my daughter was toilet trained by 3. There is no way she would have had an accident aged 6.
If somebody thought to check her underwear, then I'd be livid.

ChicJoker · 23/05/2025 19:47

FWIW: child hasn’t had an accident once since being out of nappies (just turning age 3) so very odd for child to say they’d had one and feel they could have checked for themselves if so

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