Ds12 has had two physical incidents with one particular boy from his year.
On the first time three weeks ago he coerced DS outside to where no teachers would be, told other children to be there then pushed and punched DS in the stomach. DS fell to the floor. Another child took him to first-aid where he threw up and I was called to collect him. The perpetrator was suspended for two days and told not to speak to DS again.
He didn't - for two weeks.
Then he did the exact same thing again. Right down to the same area and same attack. I was called at work and had to collect him again. The other boy suspended for another two days.
Since these attacks, DS has shown a complete change in his personality. To the point that I don't recognise him. He talks of suicide and from his internet search history I can see he has looked up why he feels like this and how to do it. I think it might just be him trying to tell me how desperately worried he feels but it's devastating and terrifying to hear these words from him.
His friends no longer text or talk to him. Clearly distancing themselves from any drama. He spends break times on his own. He has friends outside of school but no longer any in school.
I've a meeting with the school this week but I'm not sure what they can do. Giving this boy a long weekend under the pretence of suspension does not seem a suitable punishment for these premeditated attacks, but maybe that's just how it is.
He doesn't want to move schools, I've offered this. I've also reported these incidents to the police but heard nothing back.
What could I expect the school to do to keep DS safe? What could I request?