Is it acceptable for a teacher to say...

[wishingonadream]

... I can try and remember, but there are 30 children in the class

When asked to remind your recpetion child to use the toilet when they have a uti?

What's wrong with being honest?

Yes. She has said she will try. She will have many other things to think about too though. She might well remember - but if she forgets, it's not because she is being evil or unreasonable - just human.

I think so it's honest

I would be fine with that tbh. I would be more inclined to remind my child rather than the teacher at that age.

Yes of course it is.

Would you prefer that they'd said, "yes of course, that's no problem whatsoever" but not be able to actually do it?

Either your child is unwell and should be at home, or well enough to cope with a normal day at school.

Yes, it's frank and honest. It has to be up to your child to go to the loo when they need to. A reminder from the teacher can only be a back-up for that.

Yes, I think that's perfectly reasonable.

I think it is acceptable. That way at least you are aware in advance that they will try to remember, but might also get sidetracked and forgot - better to be honest than end up having the wrath of a parent if an accident happens.

Not even something you can write on the whiteboard by the desk as a reminder due to the nature of the reminder.

Perfectly reasonable given that half a dozen other parents have probably left similar messages that day too

I always talk to the TA about things like that, there's never a queue for her and far more likely to be carried out IME.

Hmm yes it is honest but I think it displays that the issue isnt taken particularly seriously.

Would she 'try to remember' if a child was severely allergic to nuts and needed a epi pen if exposed? or would she have measures in place to make sure it was remebered?

Should add that I love our reception TA, she was so kind to DS when he had endless nose bleeds and occasional wet pants!

Remembered*

I don't think it's acceptable, surely it's the same as asking the teacher to help a child us an inhaler before pe.

I sympathise! I asked reception TA to encourage DD to drink more water for the same reason but her water bottle still comes home full everyday. Added to which she wont drink in school because she doesn't like the toilets...

I use a flower-shaped post-it on the corner of my IWB, with the name on it.
Nothing else, but it is enough of a memory-jogger. Because with 30+ children it is hard to remember small details that change on a daily basis.
Unlike a child with an allergy or an epipen or a significant need, which is permanent and a daily issue.

Is this child going to have a UTI for the rest of the year?
Do you not see the difference?

Yes it is acceptable and honest. She has to get on with the job of teaching 30 children not babysitting them. If the child has a uti then they shouldn't be at school. If the uti has cleared and she is simply reminding the child to go to the toilet more often so it doesn't recur then she will do her best.

I think it's a little harsh, surely it's as important as the child receiving medicine considering its a uti issue?

The child may well end up having recurrent UTIs if the prescribed treatment isn't adhered to yes!

I get your point, but I stand by my earlier post.

I expect she was just reserving her rights, in that if she forgot, and there was an accident, you wouldn't hold her responsible.

So, will she have to supervise the child to make sure that they drink enough?
What if they refuse to drink? Perhaps the child would be better off at home where they can be closely monitored and encouraged 1:1.
Is the child even 5 yet?

I would expect her or the TA to remember tbh.

That assumes that every class has a TA, which isn't necessarily the case. I don't, and I have 31 children.