Seemingly major problem at work...
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Hi Affliction,
My advice to you is to join Unison straight away and seek advice on this matter, as an IT Technician in a secondary school also i know that there are several things that could have caused this immediate suspension, the main one being an accusation from a pupil.
It is SLT and School protocol to keep this under wraps and total silence will be implemented.
Good luck with finding out what is going on from your IT Manager and Business Manager, it's likely to be a false allegation from a pupil.
My advice to you is to join Unison straight away and seek advice on this matter, as an IT Technician in a secondary school also i know that there are several things that could have caused this immediate suspension, the main one being an accusation from a pupil.
It is SLT and School protocol to keep this under wraps and total silence will be implemented.
Good luck with finding out what is going on from your IT Manager and Business Manager, it's likely to be a false allegation from a pupil.
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Quoted from the UNISON website:
Eligibility
# In order to qualify for legal help you need to: Have been a UNISON member at least 4 weeks before realising you need legal help
One would imagine that if I join now and DO need legal help, waiting 4 weeks before requesting it is probably too long a period?
Any Leagl Eagles on here?
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CAB!
From what you say, I wouldn't worry. My wife is a deputy head and there is such a rigid procedure to follow if the slightest hint of accusation is made. This includes radio silence even on what the accusation is. Widespread in the public sector. Friend's mother works in a care home and was suspended on full pay for over two years without ever knowing what someone had accused her of, let alone mounting a defence. Even if it is something like a paper cut and the child says the teacher did it while handing a book back, the child protection procedure could get wheeled out. Blame Ian Huntley. Enjoy your week off and, again, would love to know the outcome.
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You haven't (knowingly) done anything wrong, and you're suspended on full pay. I'd be loving it 
Seriously, don't get worked up over it.. they are the ones that will look stupid if it comes back to them.
Seriously, don't get worked up over it.. they are the ones that will look stupid if it comes back to them.
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I'd be popping into my Solicitors asap, don't know where I'd be without them tbh, couldn't handle being suspended like that without knowing what for, if you can't afford a Solicitor a lot of them do offer a free appointed and better than CAB.
Anyway good luck mate.
Anyway good luck mate.
that was tactless
on topic, go to citizens advice, see where you stand. from what i gather, they cannot just remove you/suspend you unless there is a valid reason, and you should have the opportunity to explain/defend yourself on the spot.
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I plan on calling the CAB tomorrow morning, to see where I stand with this.
Would anyone recommend calling the school to ask about the situation, If I don't hear anything from them tomorrow, or is that a bad idea?
Would anyone recommend calling the school to ask about the situation, If I don't hear anything from them tomorrow, or is that a bad idea?
Contact the union and explain then seek legal advice post haste.
You'd be silly not to be in a union when working with children/vulnerable people. Hope it works out well for you, these things can really drag.
On a plus side you can catch up on some gaming/modding time
You'd be silly not to be in a union when working with children/vulnerable people. Hope it works out well for you, these things can really drag.
On a plus side you can catch up on some gaming/modding time
On a plus side you can catch up on some gaming/modding time
every cloud and all that
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Unfortunatly, I haven't joined the union yet, was planning on doing so but hadn't gotten round to itwish I had now.
I would join the union now, who knows, in one month time you may find this was a wise move. Maybe they will help you sooner.
The union will always want more members, regardless of situation. Don't think you're abusing them.
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Why get rid of the thread? I haven't disclosed the identity of the school, or the names of any people involved, and don't plan to either, so if they should happen to find this thread, they wouldn't be able to hold it against me; I'm only asking for advice, much like I would be from the CAB.
That's all I can think the problem is as well, although I would love to know what they're accusing me of....
that was tactless
on topic, go to citizens advice, see where you stand. from what i gather, they cannot just remove you/suspend you unless there is a valid reason, and you should have the opportunity to explain/defend yourself on the spot.
citizens advice
No, it is perfectly acceptable to suspend an employee without covering off the reasons for it straight away. The reason for this is to prevent issues with any subsequent investigations etc. You also do not get a right to defend or explain yourself, as suspension is normally done pending full investigation/disciplinary action, and until investigation is complete, there may not be a case to answer.
Suspension from work is not a judgement or a negative mark, but a necessary part of complaint investigation for the safety and fairness of all parties involved.