To switch DS's school..

[prettyraindrops]

DS school is about 250 yards up the road, so location ideal. He's had a lot of teachers in the time he's been there (he's year 1) and the school last year got an inadequate ofstead rating and as a result got made to an academy and had an interim headteacher put in place.

His teacher last term was good, I felt he was learning so we said we would see how things went with the school. They have since changed teachers and shuffled the classes.

My son has been hit and kicked 3 times now. We spoke to the headteacher and she basically said as the child in question has some kind of special needs it's difficult, they are trying to get support but there's a waiting list and basically she wouldn't blame us for taking him out.

The nearest school I really love for him is 8 miles away.

AIBU to move him?

Considering doing this too but with a high school aged DC.

@prettyraindrops DC is now thriving. Both emotionally and intellectually.

We agonised over the decision for months which was ridiculous now looking back.

We simply explained to them that if they move schools, they will have to make new friends, but they will be moving away from the horrid children we had issues with. They didn't hesitate to say, I want to move.

In a heartbeat. Move. Ours is now happy, and we are no longer worried about them.

Teach your kid to defend himself.

If am being bullied and harassed in my workplace, I go to HR. But a small child should be dealing with his issues on his own?

If am being bullied and harassed in my workplace, I go to HR. But a small child should be dealing with his issues on his own?

It is very likely he will encounter bullies and bad eggs at every school.

This isn't a bully as such. He's a special needs child that has violent outbursts. He's apparently even attacked the teachers. Bullies can be dealt with and reprimanded, I don't think this child would understand that.

I would probably move him as you seem to like the other school better anyway BUT these issues are becoming more and more common in primary schools for all sorts of reasons, and there is no guarantee it would not happen at his next school.

The head is not doing all they can- if you don't move him and your child is hurt again, you need to go back to the head and ask them for a plan to keep your child safe. If they aren't able to offer this, I'd start following the school's complaints procedures.

Move him! School sounds awful given the Ofsted report and it will take a while to get back on track.

He's got plenty of time to settle and make friends at the new school. Can you keep up with playdates for a few of his old friends to start with?

At the school where I work we get a lot of children joining in later years. Halfway through year 1 is very early and he will soon catch up at a better school. It's repeated moves or moves later on that impact attainment on a longer term basis.

Thank you all. We have decided to switch him. I think the extra travel time is worth the peace of mind. X