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Replies: 29Last Post July 13, 2008 2:10pm by ignatius
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So I work as a teacher's aide/generally help around the school, in a primary school. (aged 4-11)

Basically, I won't use his real name, Johnathon (6), is always coming in with odd bruises and scratches, and he's very quiet. Like he's hiding something.
At one point he came in with a huge burn on his leg and said he'd 'fell on the fireplace.'

I'd love to confront the mother, as it's getting out of hand, but I'm scared that if I do she'll just...well I don't want to imagine what she'd do to Jon, because she drinks.

If I told the authorities, would they take him away straight away? I'm not aware of the process and I don't want to put the kid in danger.

What should I do?

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maybe your over reacting a little?

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Tell social services. They'll probably run a check on his house and see the sircumstances. They DO NOT take things like this lightly, you'll be doing the right thing.

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Tell the other teachers you work with first.  This obviously could be a case of child abuse.  The authorities probably wouldn't take the kid away until further investigation had been done.  But tell someone for sure, asap

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if you're that concerned then talk to someone more senior at the school about it and get their opinion.

they may be able to get social services to talk to him about it without his mum knowing.

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I would call like a drinker hotline and see what you can do.

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idk try to talk to the kid..see what you can get out of him

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Quote: from katzkitten at 9:20 am on July 13, 2008

maybe your over reacting a little?
That's not nice.

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Quote: from katzkitten at 12:20 pm on July 13, 2008

maybe your over reacting a little?
wow.  Are you oblivious or what

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Have you talked to the boy? I know you say he's quiet, but if you try to comfort him and assure him that you're here to help and listen, maybe he'll eventually come around.

My second shot would probably be the authorities. They might end up taking him away, but it's better than what he's going through, if what I'm assuming is correct. I wouldn't even dare confront the parents. They'll probably say nothing is wrong.

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The school would have to investigate before getting Social Services in...

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Why not ask advice off of the other teachers?
See if they've noticed anything suspicious or if your just gettin kinda paranoid about it.

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Quote: from SpottedTiger at 12:20 pm on July 13, 2008

Tell social services. They'll probably run a check on his house and see the circumstances. They DO NOT take things like this lightly, you'll be doing the right thing.

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GI.  Talk to the other teachers first.  Cause they are more experienced and would know how to handle it.  They would probably be better off informing authorities, as well.  You can talk to the kid about it, but be very cautious, because often the kid will either get very emotional, clam up, or tell his parents about his day and that he talked to you

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Tell the authorities.
Whatever happens obviously this child will be better off.

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