Too late to tell me what to do (as it's all said and done), but a little confirmation or education could be appropriate.
Today a younger child (Year 4) told her male teacher she'd begun her first period. In our 4 form entry school, he works with 3 other men and felt this was more appropriately dealt with by a woman so took her to a female teacher (head of Year 5) and said something along the lines of "Mrs X, could you have a little chat with Lucy here? Thanks"
He buggered off sharpish and didn't think anything more of it that a friendly "are you okay now Lucy" after lunch.
He's mid-30s with nearly a decade's experience.
I've since had a shitty email from Mrs X asking why she was interrupted, why she was calle dupon when it isn't her job and if someone as immature as Mr X should be in his position.
Surely actions were fine or am I seriously out of touch. Mrs X is a fine member of staff. Not at all 'on a crusade' generally and her comments have been enough to make me wonder if my quick dismissal of her concerns was misguided.
Thanks