DS1 is in a very good primary school but there are terrible problems in his reception class. There are four problem boys, the worst of whom is just showing a high level of violence. My son has twice been punched in the stomach, once bitten, he's punched another boy in the face and yesterday he attacked a third boy, leaving a lump on his head and split the skin. These incidents that I know of for sure but there have apparently been others.
The school is obviously aware of the problem, and apparently trying to resolve it, but it's still happening in the second term. I have personally spoken to the head about it, and he just said they are doing their best.
What I would like to know is what is the best thing for us parents of the "victims" to do? Should we approach the school as a group? What is the school actual able to do about it? Does anyone know how long a problem like this is allowed to go on before the school is allowed to exclude? Is there no duty of care to the other children?
I just feel like moving my son to another school if he can't be safe. DS2 is always nervous of what will happen next, and the same is true of several other boys that i know of. It is not a happy class with all this going on.
Any thoughts?