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Discipline in schools, should I report?

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Hi, 

I've made this profile because I need some advice and after a conversation I had with an ex-colleague. She has recently moved to work in a school who cater for autistic children aged 2-11. We happened to bump into each other and she was talking of her new job. She proceeded to get out an iPad and show me pictures of the children. She made many disrespectful remarks about a handful of the children labelling one as grossly obese and fat saying "I can't even pick up this fat child look how fat he is" etc. She then showed me a picture of a boy she labeled as a "spitter". Being curious in the profession she had chosen I asked how the school handles challenging behaviour and she said they aren't meant to but they spray them with a water bottle. Surely that isn't allowed?
Myself being a 19 year old and having no previous experience with autism, I don't really know what to do. I'm sure she wasn't even meant to be showing me pictures of the children let alone make comments as she did. 
I just need advice as what to do or who to report her to if I should? 
Thanks for any replies in advance. 
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  • Hi, I think you're right to be concerned about the practices going on in this school + have posted here for assistance.  I think they should be reported.  There are a variety of organisations + I suggest you start with OFSTED + also the Care Quality commission.  The council's education + social services depts shd be informed via their respective Directors and the Chairs of those committees who will be councillors.  If need be you could be anonymous.   So check out your council's website, also the CQC + OFSTED sites.  You are doing the right thing.  I applaud you for taking the position you have. 

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  • Hi, I think you're right to be concerned about the practices going on in this school + have posted here for assistance.  I think they should be reported.  There are a variety of organisations + I suggest you start with OFSTED + also the Care Quality commission.  The council's education + social services depts shd be informed via their respective Directors and the Chairs of those committees who will be councillors.  If need be you could be anonymous.   So check out your council's website, also the CQC + OFSTED sites.  You are doing the right thing.  I applaud you for taking the position you have. 

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