Melba Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 We had a parent at our After School Club who fell out with the school and left without telling us they were going and without paying our bill and we have ended up taking her to court for the money. However, what upsets me is that there were child protection concerns about the children. When we spoke to the school we were told that, as they are now home schooled, there is absolutely no system in this area to keep an eye on them. The records are stored with the old school and they may have a visit every six months but nothing else. I think that is horrific and I can't imagine what life is now like for those children. I'm quite happy to believe home schooling could be fine but certainly not in this case so how on earth did she get permission to do it? Quote
woodlands1997 Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Were the child protection concerns taken further - surely even though the children aren't in school now social services still have to 'keep an eye'. If you are genuinely concerned about their welfare I would definitely contact someone? As for home schooling - I haven't a clue how that works sorry but sounds a little crazy in this instance :-( Quote
Melba Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 The problem is I have spoken to someone and it is known that there are issues but there is nobody in the system to keep an eye on them. I hope it is different in other areas but not here. Quote
sunnyday Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 The problem is I have spoken to someone and it is known that there are issues but there is nobody in the system to keep an eye on them. I hope it is different in other areas but not here. If you have concerns for these children contact the NSPCC 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Ref my last post - NSPCC 'phone number 0808 800 5000 Quote
Upsy Daisy Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 You don't need permission to home school a child unless they have a statement of SEN.If you have informed social services of your concerns you've done all you can apart from asking the NSPCC for advice as per Sunnyday's post. 3 Quote
Guest Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Hi Melba, When u took your parents to court did you get the money back? Lisiloo xx Quote
Melba Posted June 24, 2014 Author Posted June 24, 2014 No money yet and is claiming she has paid it and we are lying in saying she hasn't. Quote
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