Basically, he came in on Monday looking god-awful. His uniform was muddy, he had a dark bruise which looked like a hand print on his arm, and stitches on his forehead.

I contacted the headmistress and she spoke to Jon.
He said his Mum was just 'holding his arm when he crossed the road.' Which is utter bullshit.

So we're working together with child services to compile a report, which should be ready by the end of the month when they break up.

We're getting there slowly. I'll keep you updated. Cross your fingers!

-------
I'm GI Jo...anna?

That was the right thing to do...here's wishing all goes well.

-------
Only 15% of people admit to owning a dead conifer.

I'm a Scout leader and about 2 years ago we were faced with a similar situation. The main leader contacted the Children's Aid Society, our children's protection agency. Anonymity is guaranteed for the person(s) reporting a possible abuse incident. Then the agency investigates openly. Parents and teachers , Scout leaders, Sunday School teachers etc will be interviewed anonymously, putting all the onus on the CAS, so no-one knows who put in a report.

I know this is also the case in some if not all US States. I also want to mention that in most cases - slightly off topic- if people reading this  are afraid to go to a doctor to get a possible STD checked out, because you are a minor, don't be worried that you'll be reported to your parents. In every N. American (and probably the UK) jurisdiction I know of, EXCEPT in possible cases if sexual/physical abuse is suspected, the doctor does not report the STD to anyone. In cases of suspected abuse, the doctor will still not report to your parents, they'll report the children's protection agency - again, anonymously and they start an investigation. No-one knows who reported to the agency.

Having said that about the US, I'm told that sometimes the doctor's office bills to a medical insurance company which then MIGHT send some paperwork to the holder of the insurance (usually a parent). If you are in the US and concerned about that, simply phone the doctor's office and ask if that happens in your case. If it does, free clinics may be available.

Back to the OP- thank you for caring enough to take some action.

-------
A Parent, old geezer, and occasionally right. Good judgment comes from bad
experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

---

It's hard to take action in a case like this- I'm glad you did. I don't know about the UK but I would think the law is similar. Here in Canada- at least in the province i live in, Ontario, anyone in your kind of position, if they see possible signs of abuse MUST report it to the authorities. If they do not, they can be prosecuted.  

I'm a Scout leader and about 2 years ago we were faced with a similar situation. The main leader contacted the Children's Aid Society, our children's protection agency. Anonymity is guaranteed for the person(s) reporting a possible abuse incident. Then the agency investigates openly. Parents and teachers , Scout leaders, Sunday School teachers etc will be interviewed anonymously, putting all the onus on the CAS, so no-one knows who put in a report.

I know this is also the case in some if not all US States. I also want to mention that in most cases - slightly off topic- if people reading this are afraid to go to a doctor to get a possible STD checked out, because you are a minor, don't be worried that you'll be reported to your parents. In every N. American (and probably the UK) jurisdiction I know of, EXCEPT in possible cases if sexual/physical abuse is suspected, the doctor does not report the STD to anyone. In cases of suspected abuse, the doctor will still not report to your parents, they'll report the children's protection agency - again, anonymously and they start an investigation. No-one knows who reported to the agency.

Having said that about the US, I'm told that sometimes the doctor's office bills to a medical insurance company which then MIGHT send some paperwork to the holder of the insurance (usually a parent). If you are in the US and concerned about that, simply phone the doctor's office and ask if that happens in your case. If it does, free clinics may be available.

Back to the OP- thank you for caring enough to take some action.

---