Hello
i I went to pick up DD yesterday from nursery and the teacher asked to speak to me. DD is possibly on spectrum and the teacher asked: is there any reason why DD is dressed in this uniform that has stains and “is it a texture thing”.
I assured her that her uniform gets washed and asked her to point out what she means. She showed me paint stains and mentioned DD didn’t do any painting that day.
I assured again that uniform gets washed regularly and had to ask her several times what she was actually trying to ask me. She kept saying oh I’m not saying she’s scruffy it was just a general question.
I made it quite clear that I still wasn’t sure what she’s getting at. She said don’t worry I’m not saying she’s unclean, we just wondered why she’s wearing that. I said DD has several jumpers that I interchange and I didn’t notice these stains but I’ll keep an eye on it. I also said the uniform gets washed every week on a hot wash.
She again said oh it’s nothing it’s just a general question.
It’s ticked me off because I feel like she’s accusing me of DDs lack of hygiene/welfare when we’ve done everything that DD/School requires.
DD has always been given a full nutritious packed lunch and snack. Always dropped and picked up on time. Always clothed in full uniform. Given spare clothes and wipes for nursery.
So why was I questioned ? I’ve had a few run-ins with the teacher in the past for other issues and wonder whether she’s just being bitchy/picky or if there is a genuine concern.
Should I be concerned or just leave it?
Should I speak to the head of nursery?
WWYD?
Thanks
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Balmerz · 23/03/2024 11:02
siameselife · 23/03/2024 11:29
My kids have NEVER had clean uniform on every day, at any point of their school career (
By clean I mean washed, I'd expect stains etc particularly with small dc. But if OP was putting her dc in the same clothes all week without washing anything then it would get noticed. Clothes go grey if they aren't washed.
CrappyBarbara · 23/03/2024 11:11
Every week? My kids are so messy, I can’t imagine not washing uniform daily!
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TinyYellow · 23/03/2024 13:32
Sounds to me like she was asking if you’d noticed your dd having preferences for clothes that might be based on how comfortable they are.
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