Originally Posted by rainbowchaser
Originally Posted by ilovemykids
is it normal for the department to talk to a school teacher alone, before the foster carer and child arrives??
Why do they do this? the child is under a guardianship order by the way.


No, it's not normal.

It's usual practice for a CSO to speak to those involved with a child in a "meeting" setting that includes the principal of the school, the teacher, the guidance officer if applicable, the chaplain too if necessary... Those who are involved with the child.

To speak to a teacher alone is NOT normal.

I don't think it's even legal.

I say this because even though the school may be obligated to abide by whatever order they have a copy of in the child's file - the principal of the school needs to be present at any interview to in the least support his staff member.



It's not illegal for a CSO to speak to a school teacher or any other professional alone. It doesn't need to be in the setting of a meeting either.

They can talk to the teacher before the child or foster carer arrives, or even after the meeting has been held.