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Withdrawing 12 year old from class?

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Reasonswhy · 17/11/2025 19:38

Context: 12 year old had bag stolen last week, contents included school issued tablet. Shaken up but ok. Went to school the next day and was very well supported by all staff, but one teacher in class X asked him where his tablet was. He started to explain and was cut off and told it was his responsibility for not having it. He tried to explain again he didn’t have it because it had been stolen but in the meantime he wasn’t sure what to do. She told him it was still his responsibility for not having it😡he was confused, upset and ended up apologising for not having it.
I contacted the school and had 0 response so have followed up again. In the meantime, he still has no tablet as school are organising a new one, and he’s nervous to go to that class, understandably. Am I unreasonable to say he won’t be attending that lesson until we have reached a resolution from last week? Important to note he has autism and takes things literally and has processing disorder so has found this whole experience confusing and scary. SEND needs aside, I think any child being shouted at for not having a piece of school equipment through no fault
of their own isn’t ok.

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HelenaWaiting · 17/11/2025 19:40

I would speak to his Head of Year. What she said was unfair, unhelpful and irrational.

Reasonswhy · 17/11/2025 19:41

HelenaWaiting · 17/11/2025 19:40

I would speak to his Head of Year. What she said was unfair, unhelpful and irrational.

I’ve tried to but no response since early last week, followed up today but as of yet nothing

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HelenaWaiting · 17/11/2025 19:46

Well, that's unacceptable. Your boy is only 12, he has additional needs and he is already shaken from having his bag stolen. Call and talk to the Head's PA. Take it gently, make sure they know that you are supportive of the school, but also that you expect the HOY to be responsive and teachers to be supportive, not dismissive of your son when he has had a traumatic experience. Being robbed can shake you up.

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