Student pushed me

[Illavan]

Just as the title, a student already causing serious problems pushed me when being moved seats in the room as a consequence. (I was just in proximity to her to speak, she wasn't being physically moved.)

I'm normally all for giving take up time and ignoring secondary behaviours, but she went too far and still has the wrong attitude. Utter disdain when I was appalled at her reaction and several attempts to dismiss and minimise.

She's going to be isolated, but she (and I think her mother) will likely treat this as a joke and an overreaction on the school's part.

What do I do with her when she comes back? Feel really let down and concerned that she (and apparently the most of the rest of the class) think this just boils down to their normal low level disruption of snatching each others pens and throwing sweet wrappers.

I'm really sorry this has happened to you. I've experienced some verbal abuse this week and found it awful, let alone physical abuse as you gave.

Can I just clarify that the student pushed you, as in put their hands on you and pushed - surely this classes as physical assault and isolation is not an appropriate sanction.

If I was pushed I'd honestly expect that student to be expelled, at the absolute minimum suspended and I would never have to teach them again. Physical abuse of staff absolutely cannot be tolerated.

I really do believe you should not have to teach this student or have them back in your class.

You are allowed to refuse to teach a student, have a look at your union advice on this.

♥️

@toobusybee123 Thank you for replying and making me think about the outcome.

I'm sorry you've experienced verbal abuse too, there's just no need for this from more and more teenagers.

I agree, there need to be real consequences or we send the wrong message. But whether I can push further for an exclusion or not, I can't imagine they'll move her to another group.

She was back at my door for her belongings, (unescorted) and on her way to her next lesson after I'd called to report and have her removed.

Society is falling apart. Just in the news, you hear an innocent 12 year old stabbed to death by a 14 year old. There's no police on the streets and no consequences. Huge divisions, huge mental health issues. Schools are becoming powerless against angry, threatening children, teenagers and parents. And I do think many school leaders, social workers, do-gooders and the like, have played their part in creating a society full of entitled young people who think they can behave as they like.

In a visit to another school for a curriculum visit, I witnessed a child telling a teacher f off. The child was then collected by the Headteacher for a biscuit and a glass of milk. It's reactions like this, that's a part of creating the lawless society we have today.

I'm sorry that you haven't been supported in the way that you should have by your school.

I'm just in a bit of disbelief that you were physically assaulted by a student and the response is isolation. It starts as a push but there's no telling the sort of adult she could become if this is not dealt with appropriately.

I hope that they listen and take your concerns more seriously than they have done.

Whatever happens with her, I hope that you are okay and that you are able to feel safe at work. No one should feel under threat in their workplace

Sending hugs ❤️

You were assaulted at work.

You contact your union (not your school rep) and ask for casework assistance.

Has it been recorded in the accident book?

She probably pushes her mother around as well, but please don't tolerate this.

This unpleasant girl assaulted you. No one deserves to be treated in such a disrespectful way.

A Headteacher rewarding a foul~mouthed child with milk and biscuits?
That's crazy.

Society really has gone down the pan.

Hey @Illavan
Just wondering how you've been getting on, been thinking of you!