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pendy · 13-12-2005, 16:48

I was a school governor for over 20 years, and this is TOTALLY WRONG.

Parental consent should have been sought in view of the recipients of the cards, and the teacher had absolutely no right whatsoever to insist that the children give their full names and addresses. You should take this up with the Chair of Governors, and ask for a full explanation and apology, although it's a bit late for that now. An assurance that it will never happen again might be useful, too. Personally, when I was chair of governors, I would have considered disciplining any teacher who behaved in such a way, and I would expect the governing body to back me.

Take it as far as you need to - it could safeguard somebody else's child.

13-12-2005, 16:48	#119
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 908	Re: In Our Thoughts! I was a school governor for over 20 years, and this is TOTALLY WRONG. Parental consent should have been sought in view of the recipients of the cards, and the teacher had absolutely no right whatsoever to insist that the children give their full names and addresses. You should take this up with the Chair of Governors, and ask for a full explanation and apology, although it's a bit late for that now. An assurance that it will never happen again might be useful, too. Personally, when I was chair of governors, I would have considered disciplining any teacher who behaved in such a way, and I would expect the governing body to back me. Take it as far as you need to - it could safeguard somebody else's child.