[Livia]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

If a teacher has any reason to believe a pupil is in danger or being abused, they are obligated to go straight to the school's safeguarding officer, who is either trained to handle the situation, or knows which member of staff or external agency to refer to.
What a teacher should not do is try to handle the situation themselves, especially over electronic messages outside of the school.

ETA: and no, a pupil saying "my dad touches me, but don't tell anyone" does not mean the teacher can keep it secret. Any kind of abuse or threat to personal safety is to be reported immediately to the safeguarding officer. A teacher trying to sort out the issue themself or even discussing it with the pupil shows they don't know what they are doing, and risks escalating the situation.

Yes, I understand all that. But have a look at some of the posts... she's evil... she should be locked up... and maybe she should. But until we know all the facts no one can reach a conclusion. No one follows all the rules all the time because humans can be stupid. They can also be calculating and dangerous. It's for the court to decide which one applies to this woman.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yes, I understand all that. But have a look at some of the posts... she's evil... she should be locked up... and maybe she should. But until we know all the facts no one can reach a conclusion. No one follows all the rules all the time because humans can be stupid. They can also be calculating and dangerous. It's for the court to decide which one applies to this woman.

The best thing that can be said without contradiction is she's stupid, possibly not suitable to work with kids, and the best case scenario would be fired from her current job and not be allowed to take another teaching post until she's done some retraining.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

The best thing that can be said without contradiction is she's stupid, possibly not suitable to work with kids, and the best case scenario would be fired from her current job and not be allowed to take another teaching post until she's done some retraining.

Agreed... unless something unlikely comes to light. I do hate people baying for blood before they know all the facts, though. Not accusing you (or even Marshy) of that, for clarity.