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How often a teacher can be absent

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jamijam · 14/07/2017 20:45

Hi Mums
My son teacher was absent at least 2 days a week due to demand to the federation and sometimes more that.
It happened that they had her just for 1 day as well.
Do you think it's acceptable ?
Also the school my children attend can be funny they have this green form that they give to children f they do not behave.
1 day my son had an argument with one of his peer he said to him my dad will come a kick you at the end of the day.
We found that a little bit over the top.
SO my husband told the teacher that we had enough of them not knowing how to deal with this and just presenting thing as ohhh your child was naughty he had a green form as the do this for very little thing. He mentioned as well that we had enough of the school and we will change him school as he his on waiting list.

When I had a meeting with the head teacher I have told her about this and surprised the teacher yesterday telling me again about this (that happened 2 months ago) and trying to pick on my husband telling me that my son has changed since this incident that he does not focus at schools and I am like well what the link between this 2 I don't get it.
And here we go Ohh your husband told he will remove Adam from the school so Adam surely think he cannot stay focused at school.

So she think my husband is a bad example to my son??

Well I looked at her and in myself I thought What an idiot you are to think this. But told her just I don't think so..
Jus found easy from a teacher to always try to discredit parent.

1 day my son says the word sex I did not know the context at that time but after that was not him who started but just to cut short.
Teacher calling me to ask which kind of program I am watching on TV ?

Teacher tend to think that because they have our children they can control parent and I feel like sometimes they feel powerful over us.

What do you think ? How would you deal with a teacher who try to put you down ?
All comment welcome.
Thanks

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2014newme · 14/07/2017 20:47

?????????

Winnsy · 14/07/2017 20:49

I'm sorry, but that is one confusing post. Is English not your first language?

You seem to have lots of issues all wrapped into one post.

What is your main concern? The teacher having days off or the way you feel she treats your child?

Sirzy · 14/07/2017 20:49

I think you need to look closer to home for the issue here...

Eolian · 14/07/2017 20:50

What does "Due to demand to the federation" mean???

ilovesooty · 14/07/2017 20:50

I don't understand any of this.

SavoyCabbage · 14/07/2017 20:57

Well, it will be unsettling if you let a child know that you are unhappy with a school and the child's teacher in particular. It was not a good idea to let your child have this information.

ReginaGeorgeinSheepsClothing · 14/07/2017 21:00

Are they with the Star Trek Federation?? (sorry I had to!!)

roamingespadrille · 14/07/2017 21:04

Stop picking on the OP's use of language!

However, OP, you don't sound at all supportive of the school. They won't be giving out those forms for 'every little thing'. Teachers just don't have the time to waste.

How is your child behaving at home? Could you try to start afresh with the school or do you disagree so much with what they do that you need to move your child?

user1497480444 · 14/07/2017 21:04

It doesn't sound like your son has a full time class teacher, she has other regular responsibilities and is only part time with the class.

Your son should not have heard your DH say he is going to move schools, obviously.

If your son has been talking about sex inappropriately at school than you can expect that to be recorded , checked up on, and passed on.

Starlight2345 · 14/07/2017 21:04

I do not understand your post? Are your children been schooled in the ul as I have no idea what the federation is?

roamingespadrille · 14/07/2017 21:05

A federation is a group of schools that work together. Some federations employ staff (e.g. SENCOs) who work across a number of schools.

MaisyPops · 14/07/2017 21:05

If I've read this correctly (and I may not have):

Child teacher works across multiple sites in a federation/academy chain.

Your child is getting into trouble for threatening a physical assault on another child.

Your husbands response was to tell the school and child that the school is crap and he would move your child schools.

Since the incident the school have noticed your child is still not behaving / isn't focused (probably because the home have told the mid that the school are wrong for disciplining them!)

Teacher asks a reasonable question about a child saying the word sex.

And off this you think school is full of nasty teachers who want to have a go?

I think the issues with your child's behaviour and attitude stem closer to home.

JennyBlueWren · 14/07/2017 21:13

A teacher being frequently absent should not be an issue so long as their education is consistent ie the same teacher covering and good communication. To advance education the best teachers are often taken out of class to work with other teachers or develop the curriculum.

The "green sheet" would be to inform you of what has happened as part of the response to the incident rather than as the only way to deal with it.

If you responded to this by telling your son that you were going to remove them (and especially if you were negative towards the school/teacher in relation to it) then you send them the message that there is no point in them paying attention. I once had this happen with a pupil who spent nearly a whole term saying there was no point in working as they would be leaving.

Did your child threaten another with their dad or visa-versa?

LockedOutOfMN · 14/07/2017 21:19

Where is the op?

Also, when the op does come back, here's a question: did you and your husband read the behaviour policy before sending your son to this school?

roamingespadrille · 14/07/2017 21:20

Lockedout - what do you mean by 'where is the OP?'? They posted half an hour ago. They don't have to stay on the thread!

EyeHalveASpellingChequer · 14/07/2017 21:20

Federation could mean an academy federation?

EyeHalveASpellingChequer · 14/07/2017 21:22

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roamingespadrille · 14/07/2017 21:22

Lockedout - it's ridiculous to ask 'where is the OP?' after half an hour. Posters don't have to stay on the thread all night!

Not all parents have choice when it comes to schools. Agreement with the behaviour policy is not always a luxury that they can take.

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jamijam · 14/07/2017 21:31

I think my post must be very very unclear and confusing.

And yes english it;s not my first language I am translating form my own language may that's why.

My son have absolutely not behaviour issue he is just a little boy who growing up. we are very supportive toward education and other.

Schools never told us that we won't have a full time teacher this is just by picking my son at school and me asking him how was your day that I know if the teacher was in or not.

The word sex was not from us but from another child at school who explain what it is to my son.
He was reading a book with another child and this child said to my son you should make love to this girl on the book. And If I was able to find out it's because I had to ask loads of question as for me it was very strange as I rarely watch TV and cartoon on most of the time.

The threaten was just because this boy was annoying my son and I think my son said that to be able to make him stop.

And do believe me the school give this form for everything and anything.

The school is part of a federation, the school wants to be outstanding but far from it. I am not supportive of the school but I am for my children education, I did not choose this school it was allocated to us.

But it is true that I don't hide the face that I dislike the school to my children and will hide it form now.

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jamijam · 14/07/2017 21:35

What's OP please ?

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roamingespadrille · 14/07/2017 21:36

Original Poster - you in this case!

gingergenius · 14/07/2017 21:36

OP it's. Common for the class teacher to have non contact time (ppa time) during the week, or it might be that they are part time. Perhaps you could have a quiet word with your son's class teacher at the end of the day to establish when ppa time so you can reassure your son?

BoneyBackJefferson · 14/07/2017 21:36

But it is true that I don't hide the face that I dislike the school to my children

Far too late to try and hide it now, the damage is done, you would be better moving your child and giving a school, you and him a fresh start.

LockedOutOfMN · 14/07/2017 22:24

What kind of things has your son received the green forms for?

mrz · 15/07/2017 06:09

Please move him as the damage is done as far as this school is concerned. He knows you dislike it and his father has threatened to move him so any respect he might have for school has been destroyed. Why should he follow the rules and behave in a place his parents hold in contempt.

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