Child being questioned in school
Discussion
Child I know was questioned in school last week, in an attempt to gain information that could be used against his mother (an employee in the same school). The child said clearly that he did not wish to answer questions and indicated that they wished to leave the interview. The questions continued for a further 15 minutes. Information about parent was revealed.
The child was not informed about the nature of the interview or allowed an adult to be present
Is this legal?
The child was not informed about the nature of the interview or allowed an adult to be present
Is this legal?
I understand that teachers, especially Heads of Year and such like spend quite a lot of time investigating allegations of misconduct & fights etc.
One wonders how long before they need to comply with PACE codes of practice or whatever they're called this week. From what I'm told practice in schools is some way from that just now.
One wonders how long before they need to comply with PACE codes of practice or whatever they're called this week. From what I'm told practice in schools is some way from that just now.
Edited by standards on Tuesday 18th November 20:07
Edited by standards on Tuesday 18th November 20:14
Jasandjules said:
I wonder how close this comes to unlawful restraint/detention or whatever it is called....
I'm happy to be corrected but I believe teachers have the power to restrain "to maintain good order" the idea a conversation with a couple of teachers is unlawful is a bit sillywe don't want kids to be brats (apparently) yet as soon as teachers ask a pupil about something weird the mum has said / done we get this type of response - is speaking to the kid legal; is it restraint; lawful etc
how ridiculous! Why are you so suspicious of teachers? They are obviously out to 'get' the dinner lady mum cos they've got too much time on their hands...
how ridiculous! Why are you so suspicious of teachers? They are obviously out to 'get' the dinner lady mum cos they've got too much time on their hands...
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