Do private schools really care?

[Sunflower123456]

I saw this link, and couldn't agree more as that's our experience too :

www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/aug/02/secret-teacher-autism-fees-private-school-teaching

[FabulousFudge]

Agree about ISI having no bite. Sorry for suggesting all the things that you've already done OP.

Can they not be legally held accountable re they failed in relation to their duty of care towards your daughter and they failed to follow their own procedures re investigating properly your written complaint against the HT? If they're not going to follow their own policies and procedures then they are not worth the paper they are written on.

Why not post on the legal section on here for advice from any solicitors who are on MN? Worth a try?

[Sunflower123456]

Yes, the GDST contract and complaint procedure are not worth the paper they are written on. There is nothing parents can do if they don't follow them. We're waiting to see if ofted would do anything, but we doubt it.

Good idea. I'll post something on the legal section.

[northlondoncat]

My view is from attening a good few and sending my children to a few is that on the whole they do not care. One jot. They are businesses first, institutions second and workplaces third. The welfare of the child comes somewhere after ground maintenance and before car parking arrangements. I am now heading into the senior sector where I have hope but a realistic hope.

[teaandbiscuitsforme]

IME a poor school is a poor school. I've worked in state and private (as a teacher) and it's down to the ethos of the school. Are they accepting of all needs or not? One state school (very high achieving) did not want pupils coming in with any additional needs who weren't going to achieve at Yr 6. One private accepted all and has a range of SEN teachers and TAs.
However, this article sounds like a small independent school and a lot are struggling at the moment. I would imagine that bums on seats are a priority to the head. Always check the school's financial situation carefully before choosing an independent school!