Autistic child in DS class being violent

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I am all for inclusion and so on but not when inclusion means my DS being attacked in class. Although sometimes provoked, it is happening more unprovoked, and happening more often. Told school not happy, should I make it formal? Bruises and strangling are not ok

Yes I would. Sounds like it's getting worse as they can't keep control.

I take it this isn't a one-off incident?

Yes, make it formal. Hopefully it should lead to the child having amore appropriate level of supervision.

School has a duty to protect the children in their care - and a formal complaint may help to build evidence by school that more funding is needed to support the child with SEN

Colditz it right. Formal complaints esp re their duty of care/create a safe environment give the school the leverage to get support in and the funding to help the child with autism and thereby safeguard the others in their care.

Ok, thanks. Seeing as its escalating I think its only option. Just checking I wasn't being OTT or something.

I agree that you need to make a formal complaint, and the school need to monitor the situation much more closely and be proactive in solving the problems rather than reactive.

My son never started things in school, but when provoked the response was and sometimes still is over the top and aggressive. And what to an outsider may seem unexpected and spontaneous aggression can usually be traced to a trigger.
If the trigger is identified, then it can be dealt with in a number of ways.
Seating issues, heading off trouble before it erupts by being aware, social communication support and assistance for the child and the class as a cohort, Time out card so the ASD child can leave the room unchallenged, recognising individuals who seek to provoke a reaction and ensuring the ASD child isn't in close proximity to them.
Strangling and bruising isn't OK, either for the victim or the perpetrator. Both need help.