School question my child

[stuggling]

Sorry if im in the wrong forum, I searched but was not sure were to post, so thought best here as it local authority.

 

I took my children out of school on Wednesday, to go and visit a very close immediate family member recovering from cancer!

 

I did give the school a letter (the school are doing a trial run over the new law about unauthorised school leaves for days and holidays) so i completed the form as requested and gave it the Tuesday as I was told to hand it in then.

 

Wednesday comes and we are on a long public transport journey to see the family member, when at 12.00,we get a call to cancel as they had took a turn, and were not feeling to well so said to arrange another day. I okied this, but was gutted as we had spent 4 hours already on the train, so decided to make the most of the day and go walking around the area we were at.

 

We wondered round the area a bit, and purchased a new vehicle we had no intention of doing this but it was a good offer and decided why not. (daft but was cheap and we needed one, have another thread on here about a vehicle we just returned).

 

On Friday (Thursday school closed due to strike, only got a weeks notice!) one of my children said that the head teacher and there teacher questioned as to why they took a school day off, to go on a day trip when they should be learning. My child said a letter was handed in and told them what had happened, the teacher then said that they never got he letter, but i do know they did as I personally handed it to them.

 

What i don't like is they question my child who is 8 years old but is being looked into for development delay problems and so far being assessed as a child with the mental age of a 4-5 year old, so he does not remember things very well, so even though he knew we were going to see this family member he didn't mention the events that happened.

 

I am angry about this as the school know about my childs problem and knew what we were doing as I had spoke to them about it everyday so they were aware! I feel they have over stepped the line to make us out to be liars, I have never allowed my children to stay off unless ill, we have never had a holiday during school term they have very good attendance marks as well.

[seanamarts]

Have you contacted the school's head teacher or your child's teacher with your concerns?

[stuggling]

I shall be doing on Monday, my son only talks about stuff like this before bed.

 

I've reasurred him that he was not in trouble, and that I would speak to his teacher and explain everything

[seanamarts]

I think that this is the best way forward, I would explain to them that in future to speak with you if they have any issues instead of asking your child. Any probs just let us know and Im sure we can advise or point you in the right direction to get some advice on what to do next.

[stu007]

Something also to consider but I would advice discussing this after you have resolved this issue is to point out since this is a Trial where can parents give there feedback.

[ss002d6252]

Some schools may be trialling in now but the law is expected to be changed to changed with effect from 01 September - http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/pupilsupport/behaviour/attendance/a00223868/regulations-amendments

[stuggling]

ok, i spoke to them and they agreed what they did was wrong and said sorry, to me and my son.

 

I've told them if anything like this was to ever happen again that they please come and speak to me or my other child. they have agreed

[seanamarts]

This is certainly good news, well done

[stu007]

Thank you for the update and I am glad that you have managed to resolve this.

 

If you have any further issues you know where we are just pop back.