Can anybody ask to see a school behaviour policy?

[Taz70]

My 11 year old son was the victim of a prank that went too far and he ended up being half strangled and dragged along the ground by a skipping rope. The children involved had to tell their side of the story and just got a telling off - no punishment at all. Can I ask the school for a copy of their behaviour policy to see if this is acceptable?

[Lizzzy]

Yes, the school should have a copy that they can send to any parent who asks for one.

[Ice.Maiden]

All incidents like this should be noted down. If you're unhappy with the results, or with the way that things were dealt with - take it further, starting with a letter to the Chair of Governors.

If your child was left with marks on his neck, then i hope you took him to the doctor's for a check-up. They also keep notes of this type of thing, which can be used as evidence should things escalate.

[Taz70]

Thanks guys. I did take him to the doctors straight after school, he had a 5cm graze to his neck and was very lucky, but when I think about what could have happened it makes me cringe. Although it was sore, it was scary more than anything as they came up behind him when he wasn't expecting it and he panicked, which is understandable.

[Lil O'lady]

Ask for an interview with the headteacher and ascertain how this was allowed to happen in a supervised playground - and if the play area was not supervised, why this was so.
It may be that the head has had to discipline the member of staff who was amiss - I would tend to agree that the children were being naughty rather than intent on murder and that the 'blame' lies with their lack of supervision.
Yes, you should have complete access to all school policies including behaviour, supervision, constructive play.
However the head should not discuss anything concerning their staff with you as this is an internal matter.

[Taz70]

Thanks Lil Olady - I think I'll get a copy of of the behaviour policy and write a letter expressing my concerns. My son's teaching assistant told us that they shouldn't be using skipping ropes during morning play, only at dinner times when there is more supervision. I don't want to go in guns blazing because my daughter is only in reception and has a long way to go through the school, but I strongly feel that this wasn't dealt with in a satisfactory manner, so it would be useful to look at the behaviour policy to see what should have been done.