Harris boys East Dulwich- pupils

[Lcoe26]

Although you have all written such great reviews about Harris boys East Dulwich. I believe you should all know that my son who was supposed to starting Harris in September, was attacked by a group of boys from that school. My son was put in hospital and has had to have surgery!

These boys are still attending this school and are words of the head teacher ' trouble makers who are always in isolation'

Also may I bring to your attention that a mother I know her son is in year 7. He is being bullied and went so far the boy pulled his braces from his mouth because he couldn't stand the verbal abuse. Now if this school is so fantastic why is this boy refusing to go to school. Why is my son petrified to go out or even go to this school come September! So although they may have outstanding from ofsted( 3 years ago) I can say in my opinion it doesn't seem so hot to deal with bullying or safety of their pupils!

[LondonMix]

So sorry to hear your son has been hurt. Have you contacted the police? It sounds like you know who attacked your son.

Given your child doesn't attend the school yet, I imagine the attack didn't actually happen at the school? I'm not sure what the school can do about it in these circumstances or why you seemingly hold the school responsible.

Is there some detail that's missing?

[Lcoe26]

Yes police are involved.i don't hold the school responsible for the children's actions. What I do hold them responsible for is the children's actions on the schools premises. I know exactly who these boys are and they have been involved with a number of incidents at that school.

At my school we will liaise with the parents and make sure the children who may have attack another child or any other incident understand the consequences of their actions and how severe their actions are. Also if we feel these children may be a threat or danger to our other pupils we would see what actions we can take to prevent this from happening again.

I would expect this from all schools not just where I work.

[Lcoe26]

What my problem is also, my son cannot attend that school for obvious reasons and Harris boys have not even offered any reassurance to my son that he will be safe or any action I.e my son leave early or staff allocated to these boys at break or during the school day. Could you imagine what they will do to my son if he goes their. Especially now they have been arrested and awaiting court!

[EDmummy]

This is very serious. I am so sorry to hear of this terrible attack on your son and I hope he both physically and mentally recovers soon. I'm assuming you've had a meeting with the head teacher and possibly the Police school liaison officer. If you are still unhappy with the school's response I would ask to be put in contact the the Chair of Govenors and also seek advice from the local authority. My personal experience has been incredibly positive when my son suffered a small altercation off site and the school behaved exemplary so I haven't experienced what you describe but I hope you eventually get the response you seek and is warranted in this terrible case.

[Lcoe26]

Thank you Edmummy. I will take your advice.