Hair cutting

[Jesslequest]

My dd aged eight ( year four in school) came home yesterday with a 2inch section of hair cut out from her hair without her knowledge, Her hair was tied back in a plat and it was the loose section that sticks out the bottom at the end of the plat ( hope that makes sense) it was a large chunk and very noticeable. My daughter only joined this school in September and has not settled well and this has really upset her, I’ve tried to play it down to her, but I’m absolutely fuming !
What would everyone else do in this situation and expect the school to do ?
I don’t want to go overboard and would be interested to hear other mums opinions.

I would continue to make light with her. I’d speak to teacher so they are aware and I’d consider putting her hair in a bun. Then I’d keep a close eye for other problems in case it’s the start of a pattern.

I am sure others will tell you how to approach the school but I just wanted to say that "playing it down" to your daughter may make her feel unheard. Whilst it is good not to get hysterical, do make sure she knows that it is fine to feel upset about it and that it is an upsetting thing to have happened to her. It will also be nice for her that you are going to approach the teacher or whatever it is you decide to do .

I would have a word with the school teacher/headteacher. What on earth was used to cut the end of the plait?

Definitely report to the school (and take a photo if you haven't already). Cutting her hair is way over the line - it's assault and totally unacceptable. Also important that your daughter knows that you have her back on this, and that it is absolutely not ok for anyone to touch her body - or in this case hair - in this way without her consent.

I get that you don't want to be "that mum" who expects the school to sort out all peer problems, but this is way beyond that. They won't hold it against you for reporting it. In fact it's probably a good way into a discussion about how your DD is struggling to settle in, what can be done to help, etc.

Scissors by the looks of it, it was s straight neat cut. 😥

I took photos last night and have spoken to the form teacher this morning, I will wait till pick up today and see what has happened today, if I do t get a satisfactory response I’ll go to the head teacher,
My dd knows that I’m really not happy and think it’s totally unacceptable what’s been done to her and that I’ll get it sorted out, it’s just a fine line making sure that I don’t upset her more than she is already.

I’d have a chat with the school. It’s a horrible form of bullying. I remember being in maths class once and unbeknownst to me a girl behind me went to cut my hair and I didn’t even realise until a boy in our class tackled her to stop her. It was horribly distressing at the time (despite hair growing back it’s an assault all the same).

It is unacceptable that a year 4 child had scissors in the class. Definitely speak to the head teacher, and if you get nowhere, speak to the governors. It is assault.