finleysmaid Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 ok ...interesting problem. I have a family who went on extended leave to India (WBR family) in Dec. They were due back end of Jan ...or at the latest feb. They are still not back. We have rung /left messages/phoned emergency numbers etc....no response. I rang SS today....who told me that if i couldn't get hold of them to contact the police and report them as missing They do not owe us money. I don't have a problem with their place...they were desperate not to lose it. We have a good relationship with them...so i don't think they have done a bunk from us. I have been round to the house and cannot find any evidence that anyone is there...apart from a small window which is open slightly. I will drop in a letter and i am going to ring the education dept and see if they have been in contact about school places before i contact the police. Has anyone ever dealt with something similar? anything else i can do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 How bizarre...... Didn't want to just read and run....... Do they have any 'extended family' here that you are aware of and could contact? I'm sure if they had you would have already tried that...... What a predicament :blink: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Without having been in the same position I'm guessing you would contact the police because they are in a position to contact the police in India, who might be able to tell you if anything has happened to the family while there. It could also be to do with children disappearing from the country or being kept at home like Victoria Climbie was, when the parents said she was being home schooled. It wouldnt hurt to have a chat with the police, tell them SS have advised you to and see what they say. It could be they're just having a lovely time and dont realise the trouble its caused. Edited March 15, 2013 by Rea 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 thanks both....i don't have an issue with talking to the police and agree this needs to be done ...just wondering if there were any other lines of enquiry i hadn't thought of. Yes sunnyday i have a phone number but no answer there...the family dont live round here so i can't pop in and i don't think there are any friends i can talk to. SS were not really worried but i got the distinct impression they thought i was being a bit daft! <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I dont think its daft to be worried, anything could have happened, you're being responsible and caring about children who are normally in your care. Hope the family appreciate your concern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 What a difficult situation. I suppose if the family isn't 'known' to SS then maybe they're not concerned. I think I would share your concerns though. It seems strange that you can't get hold of any emergency contacts. Are these all family? I'm guessing the child is an only child, so no children at school? Does the child/family have friends at your setting who might know? Or are they the type of people who are just having a lovely time and aren't under pressure of jobs etc to come back to wet, cold, grey England? Do let us know what happens. I hope they're all safe,,,but I'm intrigued! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hope the family appreciate your concern Hummm well i'll worry about that when i find them!! only emergency contact is an elderly granny who was ill when they left and is being looked after by the uncles...but no response on that phone. No other siblings...no friends. Dad works as a contractor on a building site so has no fixed job...Mum doesn't work...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 ahah...guess what...had a phone call from India today!! (connected to the letter i put through their door saying i had to contact the police maybe?????!!!) They will be back on Monday...they have had everything stolen...bad time apparently..humm i'll see. Anyway at least i've found them and i can stop worrying that they are being held at gun point somewhere! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Oh heck! Well glad they have made contact and hope that they get back safely! :1b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 That's good news, are you going to have words regarding their lack of communication? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyfs1966 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 well at least you can now relax knowing they are ok....shame they didn't bother to let you know earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 oh yes i think she got the message today that i wasn't best pleased....but i will reserve my wrath until i know the full story :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 ......... well I have to be totally honest, If I'd had a bad time with stolen possessions etc - I think that phoning a pre-school about about a place I don't legally have to send my child would be the last thing on my mind!! ::1a However, that said- good for you finleysmaid for showing concern in the first place :1b :1b xxx PS - that's not supposed to sound sarcastic :mellow: xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 it's alright louby loo it did...... about as sarcastic as i was on the phone today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I have had this several times with families from overseas. They often extend their trip and tbh we are the last thing on their mind. Well done you for following it up tho - it was above and beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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