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to ask what's going on at my child's school

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SchoolemailEdinburgh · 10/10/2025 17:02

I received this email today.

have just seen it as I was at work and my child gets picked up by a childminder.
I have copied and pasted and withdrawn some names etc
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to you in my capacity as Head of Education for Primary school Thank you for your understanding and support this week whilst the leadership team at , Mrs Headteacher Mrs depute headhave been absent. Following the October break, Mrs Headteacher from anotherschool will step into the Headteacher post on a seconded basis from Thursday 23rd October to ensure the continued leadership of the school. Mrs Headteacher from a another school will be supported by a Quality Improvement Officer who will lead the school between Monday 20th – Wednesday 23rd. The Quality Improvement Team will continue to provide support to the school during this period and further updates will be shared in the new term. Best wishes,Any thoughts?

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Unexpectedlysinglemum · 10/10/2025 17:27

Maybe they were stealing

mugglewump · 10/10/2025 17:20

The board of governors have asked the head and deputy to leave for some reason. There might have been a safeguarding issue or financial mismanagement (schools are really struggling with lots 'in the red') or it could relate to Ofsted or other data. I am sure the Chair of Governors will provide families with more information, though not precise details. Class teachers will be carrying on as normal and the departures are not going to affect the kids.

DelphiniumBlue · 10/10/2025 17:16

Have Ofsted been in? If they have, then clearly they've uncovered problems that the current head was unable or unwilling to deal with. The deputy either couldn't or didn't want to step up.
If Ofsted haven't been involved, then either the head ( and deputy?) have resigned, or something has happened which means they have been suspended or sacked.
You'll probably hear more ( informally) soon enough. You probably won't get any more info formally, unless there is an Ofsted report.

Stichintime · 10/10/2025 17:09

Terrible inspection, dismissal with immediate effect, or shock mass exodus.

Ponderingwindow · 10/10/2025 17:06

It could be absolutely anything. Maybe they just got fed up with the job and quit suddenly. When I got a similar email, it came out about 36 hours later the staff in question were being arrested on very serious charges.

Just give it a bit of time, the information will circulate.

BeachLife2 · 10/10/2025 17:05

The reference to the quality improvement team would make me think there has been either a terrible Ofsted or council inspection, and the senior management have been removed.

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