Sadly, a story we have heard before and will hear again. The bravery of the children in this case who came forward, when adults stood by and did nothing, is as heroic as it is devastatingly sad that they had to! Concerns raised by colleaguea in 2019 were primarily for the headteacher's reputation - which speaks to the fact that yet again, colleagues are extensively groomed, just as the victims are. In 1867 British philosopher John Stuart Mill made an inaugural address at the University of St Andrews with a quote: “Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.” When will we ever learn?
BBC News - Sex abuse head teacher 'could have been stopped' https://lnkd.in/e3GMcAXZ I'm almost lost for words. #safeguarding concerns must ALWAYS be taken seriously and investigated! Concerns were raised in 2019 but he was allowed to continue to abuse vulnerable girls for another 4 years!! My recent blog https://lnkd.in/eNfztxZM talks a little about what schools need to do if allegations or concerns arise. often they will be vague concerns but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be looked in to. #anotherabuser #askquestions #notabovethelaw #childabuse #protectchildren
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3moThose poor children. Responsible adults have an obligation to do more, to do better. That this was flagged and not taken seriously is completely unacceptable.