Boy in DD's class threatening to kill her - note to the teacher and/or head?

[ThomasRichard]

They're both 6/7 and in the same class at school. This happened a few times over the last term and he threatened her again today. According to her he's variously threatened to kill or strangle her or her dad if she doesn't do what he says (like buy him sweets). Prior to this they were good friends, went to each other's birthday parties and he seemed a lovely little boy. I find it really troubling that he'd say such things but obviously my main concern is DD. I'm writing in to her class teacher; should I copy in the head as the lead safeguarding contact?

How did it go over the last couple of days op - hope your dd feels reassured and safe in school and that your meeting with the head went well...

Writing? I think I’d be in there

Believe me writing is far more effective than a chat with the class teacher. If you put it in writing they have to act. A chat they can sweep under the carpet.

I met with the head and DD’s class teacher today. Measures were put in place as of yesterday morning and we’ll meet again in a couple of weeks to review and agree next steps. So a lightning fast response from the school and I’m satisfied that they’re taking it seriously.

DD’s been sleeping badly, crying and didn’t want to go to school today but I think it’s less because of this boy and more because she’s tired from the first 2 weeks back. Fingers crossed.

It should certainly at least trigger school safeguarding. We've had a child with similar comments and it definitely trigger internal questions and meeting with the parents
Would your school meet with parents over safeguarding concerns?
It's almost unheard of in any school I've worked in if we think there are concerns about the home life

Would your school meet with parents over safeguarding concerns?
It's almost unheard of in any school I've worked in if we think there are concerns about the home life

Bit confused by your comment LolaSmiles. Of course a school would contact parents if there’s a safeguarding concern? They have a duty to do that. Do you mean they would worry about their own safety? I think that would only be the case if there was a very high level of concern or immediate danger?