Disgusted by school’s response to complaint about pervy teacher - Update

[SophEll]

I have debated whether to post this update but I promised I would in the previous thread (www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5325717-disgusted-by-schools-response-to-complaint-about-pervy-teacher) and I’m someone who keeps their word.

I have had an acknowledgment of my email to the Chair of Governors who assures me they will ensure my previous correspondence with the school will be personally overseen by the Headteacher as opposed to the senior member of staff who replied previously.

The Governor has understandably explained that the school cannot share the details of any internal disciplinary action, but has assured me the head teacher will provide me with a further response in due course, and asked me to provide my contact number. I’ve also confirmed that should it be required, my friend would be happy to provide her account of the evening’s events.

This proves that the school previously dismissing this without investigation was inappropriate, so I must say I’m feeling rather smug right now at this vindication. Given their prompt response, the Governor clearly recognises the reputational impact something like this could have on the school.

Thanks to all those who provided suggestions on how best to proceed (including those who said I should have laughed it off, been flattered etc) - I’ll endeavour to provide a further update once the headteacher concludes their investigation. An impressively prompt response by the Chair - the joys of retirement I guess!

Nonsense

You sound vindictive and oh so insufferable.

Congratulations on getting your own way. Enjoy riding your high horse.

Can’t a man even harass a women by making a rapey comment about A thought he had about the woman he met on school premises without being called out for it. Worlds gone mad.

....aaand filed because it's not a sackable offence to piss off a random in a club...

I'm so very confused as the link isn't working...

Why all the snarky comments!?

These comments are shocking tbh. I would also have been pretty fucking horrified at what he said - I don't know what I'd have done, but I don't condemn you for doing what you did, OP.

Wow. Enjoy the smugness.

He was inappropriate - but you weren’t his student (which WOULD have been an issue)

@Outrageistheopiateofthemasses
Just piss off with your misogynistic Karen’ shite.

It's your word against his. I doubt anything will come of it.

That’s odd, try the below:

www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5325717-disgusted-by-schools-response-to-complaint-about-pervy-teacher?page=1

Governors have a duty to see complaints are investigated in line with policy, even if the complaint has no merit. So I don't know why you feel vindicated yet.

Indeed.

Can't see the old post but I think you've been (very politely) fobbed off.

All the Govenor is saying is that you'll have the headteachers name on the correspondence instead of someone elses, not that they will take a different position.

And the subtext from the Govenor is that they will support the headteacher in whatever they decide and that will be the final word on the matter.

You're basically just going to hear the same thing from a more senior person.

I'm so surprised by the reaction you've had on this thread and the previous one. As a teacher myself, I am very conscious of the way I am allowed to conduct myself in public - this is written into both my employment contract in very specific terms, and also the official Teacher Standards. What he said was absolutely awful and I am really pleased that the Chair is taking it seriously - it would certainly be taken very seriously in my school.

I think they’ve patted you on the head and rolled their eyes. They’ve let you have your moment in the sun before they also assure you its of no interest.

Exactly this.

I'd bet my socks they eventually come back and say the school followed the complaints procedure and that as the "event" happened outside of school hours/premises, doesn't impact their ability to teach and has no safeguarding concerns for the children that nothing will happen.

Please, get a hobby.

>>> "This proves that the school previously dismissing this without investigation was inappropriate,"

Does it? Can you clarify how? I don't understand.

That’s good to hear. There was a few responses from teachers on the previous thread and the collective view was unanimous - the teachers conduct was unacceptable and the school should be taking it very seriously as opposed to fobbing off a complainant.

explained that the school cannot share the details of any internal disciplinary action, but has assured me the head teacher will provide me with a further response in due course,

For goodness sake, you are being fobbed off as you should be.

My husband referred to this meme when I received the Chair’s reply - very apt, I think!

Bloody hell, I've never seen such mad comments. Of course it was appropriate to complain. Good for you OP.

Jesus. Will you not be happy until he’s burned at the stake?!