The member of staff at Christ the King RC Primary School has now been suspended (Picture: Google)
A teacher has been suspended over allegations they punched a 10-year-old school boy.
The member of staff at Christ the King RC Primary School is now under investigation, it has been confirmed.
On Tuesday, a woman posted a video on X of a parent speaking with a teacher outside the school in north London.
In the footage shared online a man and a woman can be seen confronting an unnamed teacher at the school gates, and pressed her on the accusations.
In the minute-long clip, the woman can be seen getting more and more irate at the staff member as she stumbles across her words.
She said: ‘I can’t believe I’m writing these words. My 10-year-old nephew was punched multiple times by his teacher… at Christ The King School in Islington.
‘The 10-year-old had to go to A&E immediately after reporting severe pains across his chest and back areas.’
James Potts, chair of governors said: ‘An allegation was made about an incident at the school in November.
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‘As soon as the allegation was made, we took the matter extremely seriously and took all appropriate actions.
‘A member of staff was suspended at the time, pending a full investigation.
‘We are working closely with the Metropolitan Police, Islington Council and the Diocese of Westminster.
‘As part of our continued partnership with parents, carers and the wider community, we take the safety and well-being of our pupils extremely seriously, and are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all.
‘It would be inappropriate to comment further whilst an investigation is ongoing.’
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were contacted on Friday, 10 November following a report that a ten-year-old pupil had been assaulted by a member of staff at a school in Tollington Park, N4.
‘There were no reports of any serious injuries.
‘Safeguarding children remains our priority and we treat such allegations very seriously.
‘Those involved in this incident, along with several witnesses, are being spoken with and the investigation is ongoing.
‘We are working with partners, including the local authority and the school, to progress this matter as swiftly as possible.’
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A member of staff was suspended at the time, pending a full investigation.
