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Guest · Fledgling Poster Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Posts: 4

My son has been experiencing difficulties at this school for quite a lengthy period of time he has been deemed to have special educational needs however despite repeated recommendations to the head teacher and senco no measures have been put in place to help my son overcome his difficulties one of the recommendations was for him to have a designated member of staff who he could speak to when necessary needless to say under the current inept performance of the head & her senco this has not occurred therefore he chose to approach the latter, which resulted in my son being excluded from school for "failing to comply with an adult request", hardly the crime of the century but a very sad indication of the attitude of the senior staff at this school which seems to be "lets take the easy option and exclude them as opposed to lets keep them and educate them.It would be interesting to hear from anyone whose child has suffered a similar amount of neglect at the hands of these incompetent people.

billandben · Mildly Opinionated Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posts: 29

This is a terrible thing to happen, but sadly it does not surprise me in the least.
Have you complained to the governors about this matter? Although I have absolutely no faith in the said group, I would urge you to pursue this further.
Good luck.

Tracey · Reaching Full Speed Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 69

Obviously i do not know the facts relating to what has happened to you and your child. Nor do i know what, if any, steps may of been taken by those involved to aid you with your concerns. All i do know is that i am not surprised that yet again another parent and child feel let down by the current 'responsible' management at Marton.
You clearly feel let down and frustrated with what has happened, i can only urge you to take this further, complain to the the Governors/ education authority. Write to those you asked for help from explaining how you feel and asking for an explanation. At the end of the day this will surely tarnish your childs school record, where you clearly feel he needed assistance.
Your childs education is important and a parent has the right to have faith in those you charge with your childs care. I too would feel let down, i hope you have positive feedback from those you contact, and get a swift outcome to this sad incident for both you and your son.

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject:

Hello guest,
I have had concerns about Marton from first putting my youngest there back in September. I have had trouble getting on the forum so dont have much time right now. Please take reassurance that unfortunatly you and your child are not alone. As a nation we got through world wars ect . Nowadays our battlesare less physical in basis so we struggle to give ourselves permission for that wee are genuinly experiencing. If you need any support ie witness to meetings ect or just to talk then I would gladly help in any way I can. I will share my families journey at Marton later have to go now. Later..........

mary · Reaching Full Speed Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Posts: 81

None of this surprises me.

What does surprise me is that anyone was taken in by the spin put on the situation when Mrs Alderson "left" the school. Weren't we all given the impression that the main problem had been removed and everything would be fine from then on?

What a joke! This is the so-called improvement:

* More staff left the school
* More staff actively looking to move to other schools
* More pupils removed from the school
* Fewer prospective pupils for next year
* More stress within school
* More staff on long-term sickness
* More dissatisfaction from staff still in school
* A perception of poor leadership
* Noticeable change (for the worse) in atmosphere on entering school (commented on by visitors and supply teachers)
* Decline in standards of behaviour and discipline
* Lowering of educational standards

How much worse do things have to get before something is done to save this once fantastic school?

To those parents (above) who understandably want the best for their children, all I can say is, good luck - and don't give up. Who knows, perhaps your complaints will be heard and acted upon.

..... but don't hold your breath..........
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Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

Hello Friends,
Just a short aside to the subject..... On returning home after a full day at college I rang the last number via 1471. Not unusual but the person was none other than Mr Turner!
I was keen to speak with him in his capacity of chair person as Gorden Marsden's office advised me to run the gauntlet of the lengthy farcical process of complaints. Lets face it these processes are not geared up for any sincere investigation. Merely a smoke screen to be seen to be taking you seriously....anyway couldnt get his phone number . Was told to write to him.And some how the jungle drums have worked miracles. I was not in a position to discuss matters about the school (needed with my children).Is this the usual way that Mr Turner approaches parents Iwould be interested to know,thankyou

WAYNE HEYS · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 7:22 am Post subject:

Well Congratulations, either Mr Turner is now attempting to take his position seriously, or Giselle, you are " the Chosen One " and you have got him rattled.
I have witnessed over the past couple of years the letters Mr Turner saw fit to send home regading Marton School, He himself has run a vitriolic campain to constantly attack this forum and its users to cover up his own misgivings.
Interesting how he wants to speak to you when he has ignored many complaints in the past.
I would be interested to know if he is in breach of the Data Protection Act if he got your number from school itself ?
So Giselle by all means follow up your complaint with him , but in my experience the last thing you are going to get off this man is a fair unbiased hearing, if teachers who have gave there careers to Marton are treat with contempt then what makes you so different, good luck and I hope you can indeed find some answers to your issues.

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:23 pm Post subject:

Thankyou for your input,
I hear you! I have since discovered forms in my sons bag reguarding the inspection.The general air of oppression or should I say control is beyond a comfortable norm, in my opinion. My son is getting progressivly stressed, at the doctors again .
Comes out of school predominatly like a caged animal. I experience verbal and physical abuse from him and now understand that he does this to me because he is unable to breathe emotiionaly within the confines of the school/coupe regime. Results at this level of price are like a mental time-bomb set to go off later in my sons life . Long after Mrs Coupes retirement or any other of the staff who endorse Mrs Coupe excessive yardstick of order and control.
It was commented to me by a mother who recently removed her child..........On first viewing the school it was like a show house ,yet when in situ the cracks became very visable.This has also been my experience, I also moved my 8 yr old from hawes-side on the back of how I percieved Marton as a good and wholesome school.......but not anymore!
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Tracey · Reaching Full Speed Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 69

yet again another sad story that is emerging from marton school, with more than one victim. Both mother and son are being greatly affected by this, lets not forget the rest of the family who will also be affected.
It just seems that there is very litlle care from certain areas of school, for anyone, other than themselves. Surely it will all soon come out in the open and those who have caused this be brought to account for their actions.

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: exclusions

Hello all,
I have spoken with the Lead Inspector yesturday, can I be assured that he has listened or is it on a parr with the Nord Anglia set up. I am now in no doubt about the level of programming that our children are experiencing. More so the younger children who like my son display a personality and reasoned questions about what is expected of him. How do I reassure him when it is all carefully packaged in smiles and surface warmth...... Please concider SKYPE,this is a brlliant invention,have a look for yourselves. It has the facility for conference calls . Thought that might be useful....Giselle
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IKT · Fledgling Poster Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 4

Giselle - I'm very surprised to hear that the Lead Inspector was available for you to talk to the day before the Inspection began. I appreciate that they're often around to collect paperwork etc. but usually only meet with parents on a formal basis.

I've edited this as requested by R Thornton.

I apologise for any offence caused by my language and tone and will moderate it in future!

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:19 am Post subject:

Dearest IKT,
It is very interesting that you challenge my truth without any real idea of the ofsted process. Is your comment to me more personal in nature perhaps? I have found a signature tonight that sums up your response very nicely.......

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Arthur Schopenhauer
German philosopher (1788 - 1860)

I will take my chances with my truthful conversation yesturday with Mr Martin Bradley HMI,lead Inspector for ofsted. I dont know why you are so mis- informed. It is you that is talking the brown stuff I feel ,I look forward to your reply my dear.........Giselle
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R. Thornton · Reaching Full Speed Joined: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 99

I hope that IKT is not attempting to once again sabotage this forum as others have. It has always been maintained as a forum for adult discussion and not as a forum for personal attacks using abusive language.

There is no reason whatsoever why a lead inspector would NOT be on the school site the previous day or even longer. Even if only to pick up the necessary paper work or to make preliminary inquiries following the long period of upset at the school.

Personally I hope that this means we have a lead inspector who is more conscientious than the last one, and one who is more thorough.

Meanwhile I would ask IKT to remove the offensive language which is not welcome on this forum, before I contact the adminstrator to amend it for you.

Giselle Rosseau · Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:25 pm Post subject:

Hello All,

My son unfortunatly bit a yr 6 boy one lunch time whilst in the middle of his toilet issues . The story I was told was a drasticaly different story the yr 6 boys mother was rold. Teachers were overheard discussing weather my 4yr old should be excluded . This level of seriousness was never relayed to me at all. The mother told a very much dramatic tale to the toned down version I recievved

Did you ever get the impression you are trying to be played? With children in the middle these are very unique individuals indeed. the mother is awaiting improvement in her health situation before she accompanies me to a meeting with the coupe person to ask for a formal explanation of this appalling management issue. Weather she is behind it or not she is at the helm for the time being and therefor responsible for such inappropriate converstions in front of the very children involved.Also somebody was not banking on someone such as myself tieing the pieces togeather.Bad spelling doesnt hinder me where it counts! The yr6 boy has been indirectly accused of not telling the truth. This has greatly offended his mother. He is an intelligent and pleasentboy . Lets face it the school had already acknowledged this by giving him helper status. Although he is no longer a helper and appears to be having a different experience at school since the incident.

I am very suspicious of his sudden fall from grace for this boy.

It appears that the coupeperson isnt in a hurry to have the requested meeting. I find that real.........interesting, dont you?

Giselle
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