Showing 18 films to underage children at school

BuffyTheDebtSlayer_2

Madmel wrote: »

Just typed a reply then my computer lost it...:mad:

I think the OP should go back to the school and complain to the Head. What this teacher has done is, I think, professional misconduct. To then make matters worse by moaning to other children is unbelievable!

I also think this teacher is either very immature, or has little regard for the professional standards teachers are meant to uphold. It is not always easy, especially when teaching older (post 16) students, but for some of the youngest children in a school, there is no excuse for such behaviour.

In my last school, we had a cartoon version of the opera Carmen which lasted about 30 minutes. We used to show it to year 7. The main video was a 15, but each "opera" had its own classification and this was a 12. I used to wait until as late in the school year as possible, when most were 12 then check with the year head if anyone should be removed discreetly from the class. The only possible "dodgy" content was Carmen and her lover sharing a passionate kiss, which most of the kids found hilarious! We certainly never had any complaints and it was a good way for them to understand the main story and some of the music in an accessible format.

I think the teacher in this case has shown little professional discretion and I think the next step should be to bring this to the notice of the Head.

I don't think the OP should complain to the head about the film being shown - after all she has already complained to the HOD and the matter was resolved to her satisfaction. It is the teacher's conduct after this that may be in question...

BuffyTheDebtSlayer_2

Florence321 - does your son like this teacher usually and has the teacher made any direct reference to your child re your original complaint?