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totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:25

My friends son (6) broke his arm at school yeserday after falling out of a tree, his teacher had helped him build a ladder then let him climb the tree

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Twiglett · 29/03/2007 14:27

I would bet that teacher is having some problems today and I would further bet if that is true their career is in jeapordy

totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:29

Friend has a meeting with the head teacher today, she will certainly let them know her feelings but she has no intention of sueing, as I bet they are worried about that.

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totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:40

The teacher is highly valuable to the school, she has been there a number of years ad she is also the SENCO teacher.

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Twiglett · 29/03/2007 14:42

sad thing is I suppose that you can see the pure benefit of building a ladder and climbing a tree .. just a shame a bad thing happened really

I'm torn .. having thought of it

southeastastra · 29/03/2007 14:44

she'll be ok. it's all part of childhood isn't it

totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:45

I know what you mean, 20 years ago no-one woyld have batted an eyelid at a teacher letting a pupil climb a tree, sad really.

Thats why my friend wont sue, despite her family telling her too, its just not in her nature.

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totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:47

Yes I said to her, every little boy wants to bake a bone so he can wear a plastercast, she laughed and said yes, he loves his blue plaster.

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wildwoman · 29/03/2007 14:49

I wouldn't sue because if I did you could gurentee he'd break the other arm a week later while in my care!

totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:49

brake, not bake

dont know why I cant seem to type today.

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skibump · 29/03/2007 14:52

Shit happens, and imo, trying to protect the kids from every possible danger just stops them developing. I think that's the hardest thing about being a parent - being able to let them go and try stuff even if they might get hurt, cos otherwise life (for them) just isn't really worth living. Sorry if it sounds a bit harsh

totaleclipse · 29/03/2007 14:54

Oh I agree, am just shocked at a teacher not following health and safety procedures.

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skibump · 29/03/2007 15:04

Yeah, I guess that's a bit surprising. I suppose while it's fine letting your own child do it, it could be a bit much with 20 kids all trying it! Don't envy the teacher tho...

KittyLetteMeEatAnEasterEgg · 29/03/2007 15:07

i wouldnt be bothered,

its a shame that happened

but it was a bit of outdoor fun!

the REAL sad thing is that the teacher will probably get in alot of trouble - the mother will probably get £-signs in her eyes and sue -- and the kids will be forever doomed to sit inside and be banned from even running outside due to fear of 'health and safety'

if i were them mum id say 'accidents happen - its fine, keep on promoting healthy outside fun!'

CadburyCremeSquonk · 29/03/2007 15:10

I think that it is a real pity that this lo broke their arm. Obviously, I feel for the child, and the parents.

However, so much has been made of the fact that our kids aren't allowed to get mucky or have any kind of outdoor "fun" in case they get hurt. I hope that it doesn't stop this teacher from playing with the kids. Unfortunately, it probably will.

Kids get hurt. It is a part of childhood. If this is the worst injury this child ever experiences, then he will be a very, very lucky man indeed.

(but my sympathy to the child and his parents obviously )

bunnypeculiar · 29/03/2007 15:13

Agree with Squonk. Really surpirsed a teacher would put their neck out this far, in our current culture. Huge shame.

Hope your friend's boy enjoys his plaster

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