My DS attends a small independent school. He was really happy to be chosen for the school team last year.
Unfortunately, this has not turned out to be all that he was expecting. The Head is in charge of the team but they don't receive any formal coaching-he doubles up as a member of the pe staff. There is a football club once a week but anyone can join in and it's sometimes cancelled due to the Head having a meeting or whatever.
He is aggressive and shouts at them during matches with other schools, is constantly criticising, and the negativity is depressing and demotivating for all the children. It's actually really embarrassing and cringy to listen to and watch. My DS cried all the way home in the car tonight (after another lost match:()and was saying "I hate Mr. ...." He rarely gives them any positive praise and encouragement. My gripe is that he is expecting miracles from them when they don't even get any proper coaching.
In the school, he acts as if the children irritate him and is very dismissive of them and offhand if they speak to or ask him something. He is different in front of parents though and I find him a bit simpering and wet. He backs down if challenged over something.
I want to speak to him about the football situation but am not good with confrontation. I think some of the parents would back me up and am prepared to ask them but wondering about the best way to deal with this. Perhaps an e-mail first? Any advice would be fantastic, thank you!
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mel1970 · 09/10/2013 22:24
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