My ds has been cornered and kicked at school

[RealReginaPhalange]

My 4 year old told me he has been kicked in the stomach by an older boy. Said it didnt hurt him but it was on purpose and not accident. He apparently told one of the teacher there but doesn’t remember what she said and he doesn’t remember teacher’s name. He didnt seem to be scared or too worried about it, although he would not make something like that up so i was little worried. then my husband came back, they had a little chat and it was 3 older boys who blocked him by the wall so he couldnt get out and one kicked him… i am so upset for him. What do i do?! Its been only 5 weeks at school. I am not british and dodnt grow up here, dh is British but grew up elsewhere. He will definitely speak to the teacher tomorrow morning, i cant drop ds off but what approach should we take? Dont want to attack them or sound like i am attacking, my 4 year old wouldnt make it up but could see certain things differently like kids do at their age. Any advice?

Thank your son for telling you and reiterate to him to push the kids away/hit back to defend himself and run to tell his teacher

Just bring it up casually with the teacher - ds mentioned he had been hurt by some older children in the playground (wait and listen for response) they should provide background or more information

regardless you say something like ok, he's a little anxious about playtime today, could the play supervisors make a beeline for him and do some games like tag etc with him to provide reassurance? Etc

How they react and respond will tell you the most. I'd be concerned if they either play it off or imply it didn't happen

Thank you. It makes sense.

Ask the school what happened, don’t believe everything a four year old tells you.

It sounds pretty minor if it didn't hurt, he doesn't seem bothered and he doesn't remember what the supervisor said?

I'd maybe ask his teacher if she knew anything about it but honestly it's not something I would worry about.

It turned out to be true. He did say same thing to lunch supervisor yesterday, she didnt follow up i guess because his teachers didnt know. They are looking into it and will pull the boys up on it.