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Advice for tomorrow

Billy87

So I am back at work now for the first time since my burnout but the school I have been sent to is off the charts, the kids are like feral beasts. (not all of them, theres some lovely ones) 

Last week I had a rock thrown at my head, was cornered alone in the playing field by students threatening me, was challenged to a fight, had a kid threaten to stab my class with scissors and loads of other stuff

Thing is I want to keep going cos the staff are really supportive, I need the money for my family and another school could be just as bad, I could change and end up worse. Also working seems to be really helping my mental health and keeps the job centre off my back

Its especially tough though cos its the first time Ive worked since my burnout happened and Im hoping to ease my way back into work 

So what Im asking is for some advice or coping strategies to help me get through tomorrow if its bad? 

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  • Log all the incidents in writing. This kind of behaviour is a safeguarding issue and needs to be reported. (Yes, I work in a school too, but it's a primary so the children are smaller.)  Does your school use CPOMS?  Writing things down in that manner also helps me process things and feel like they're being dealt with. 

    Apart from taking deep breaths, and hiding in a dark cupboard when you need to, not sure what else to say. It's good that the school is being supportive.  Don't give up just yet.  The adjustment period is always the toughest. Once the kids have figured you out, they may let up a bit.

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  • Log all the incidents in writing. This kind of behaviour is a safeguarding issue and needs to be reported. (Yes, I work in a school too, but it's a primary so the children are smaller.)  Does your school use CPOMS?  Writing things down in that manner also helps me process things and feel like they're being dealt with. 

    Apart from taking deep breaths, and hiding in a dark cupboard when you need to, not sure what else to say. It's good that the school is being supportive.  Don't give up just yet.  The adjustment period is always the toughest. Once the kids have figured you out, they may let up a bit.

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