New resource from SSAUK: how to complain!

[2fallsagain]

So many people email us asking for help in challenging their schools over their policies or RSE teaching materials.

SSAUK has written a handy guide to complaining to the school. Our advice is always to follow the official complaints procedure and we have documented it all here: safeschoolsallianceuk.net/2021/04/16/how-to-complain-to-your-childs-school/

Oh wow that looks great! Something for us all to bear in mind.

Well done SSAUK. Another great resource for parents.

This is really useful for all parents/carers:

(extract)
"We are often asked by parents how they can complain when their child’s school is undermining safeguarding. Fortunately there are well established procedures in place to deal with situations like this.

All schools will have a complaints policy that you can follow. This alarms a lot of people and some parents are scared about doing so. There is no need to be scared; it is not as scary as it sounds. By following this procedure you are fulfilling the duty of every adult to safeguard children. If we all do our bit and work together, we can keep children safe.

We have had some parents express concerns that the school will “take it out” on their child if they complain. This is not something that parents should worry about. Teachers, school leaders and governors are all expected to deal with complaints in a professional and confidential way. Failure to do so would be a serious breach of safeguarding it itself." (continues)

Thanks 2falls, a great resource!

Thanks everyone, I think the key take away is that nobody should be scared about following the complaints procedure!