Reporting child abuse

[Christmas1988]

I sadly witnessed some disturbing behaviour between a parent and child yesterday at my sons school. I reported the incident to school straight away and the safe guarding lead has rang me and asked if I’ll give a statement to the police, Of course I said yes but this parent scares the life out of me I’m really worried for my safety at school pick up. I don’t really know what I’m asking for but has anyone else been in this situation. Did the parent guess it was you? What happened?

I haven't been in that situation but just wanted to say that you're doing the right thing. If you are scared of this parent then I can only imagine how scared a defenceless child would be. You can walk away and protect yourself, they can't. That's why speaking up is so so important, well done.

I reported a dm. Her dd was no longer allowed near my dc her dc said . . Sad loss but I knew her dd's needed outside involvement.. I did worry she knew my address tbh but never heard from her. Ime you do what you can regardless..

Thanks both, I know it was the right decision, I’m own child was very upset witnessing it.

I went through something similar. Not a parent at school but someone from our estate. I witnessed this person physically abusing their child. I had my teen dd with me and it honestly was just awful.

Anyway I rang police and dd managed to get some evidence on her phone. They came straight out. The parent was arrested immediately and they were warned not to approach us. We were given a number to ring in case they did. They are well known for being not very nice to say the least. The child was placed in foster care as far as we know so chances are (hopefully) this will be the case with the child in your case. So you won't have to see them at the school. But do let school know your fears. They might be able to help in some way.

You've done the right thing x