What happens when a child get pregnant at school?

Question

Does she wait untill she finishes exams,She just drop out of school completely? /she goes out for delivery then comes back toschool during the same term .What does the law says about this

What does the law say about this

Answer 1

If she's not old enough to legally drop out, then she can't drop out just because she's pregnant. The school is legally required to provide maternity leave for the birth, and during the pregnancy if there are complications and the doctor requires it.

Education for a young woman facing the challenge of raising a child at such a young age becomes even more important. Finishing school should be seen as a must, not a choice. It's hard enough out there to be a young mother, there's no reason to choose to make it harder by being an uneducated young mother with no worthwhile job choices if it's at all avoidable.

My advice is to keep this girl in school, and don't let the school get away with trying to force her to leave (it's likely they'll try). It happens quite often, but is 100% illegal if attending a public school.

Answer 2

It would be ridiculous for the law to force a girl to drop out of school because she is pregnant. All she did was have sex and get caught...so did the guy, should he have to drop out too? No, because if all the kids having sex had to drop out of school, there would be almost no kids in school by the time graduation rolls around.

All the girls I know who have gotten pregnant while in school continued to go to school until they had their babies (or until they were put on bedrest by a doctor), continued to do their work at home while taking a few weeks off for maternity leave, then came back as soon as they were feeling good enough to get from class to class and sit on those hard desks.

Basically, it's up to the girl what she does, and the law cannot force her to drop out either while pregnant or fter the birth of her child. She still has the same rights to an education as everyone else!

Answer 3

As far as I am aware there is no law that says a pregnant girl cannot attend school. A friend of mine got pregnant at 15 and it was at the schools discretion whether or not she could continue with her studies. After a few months when she started to show, the headmaster decided she was causing too much "disruption" to the other pupils. They never officially kicked her out of school, probably becasue they weren't allowed to, but after that she went to a special college for three days a week. When she had her baby she returned to school as normal and finished her exams.

Answer 4

It's down to the discretion of the headteacher.

I was 15 when I fell pregnant (almost 11 years ago) and although my headteacher was very accommodating I decided not to stay on at school, however, the local education authority have a responsibility to make sure that the pregnant girl has access to education, therefore, I had a home tutor who taught me the core subjects and liaised with my teachers at my school. I then took my exams three weeks after having my baby at a student centre.

Hope it helps and good luck

Answer 5

Don't n what the law say but i'd think she would have to stay in school till she was 16 or until the baby is born. My freind fell pregnant at 14 continued at school after the baby was born and is now a school teacher. If she doesnt wish to go to school get a career etc the pregnancy may be her way of think easy option when it not.

Answer 6

I can remember a girl at school getting pregnant and once she started 'showing' the headmistress made her leave. - However, the boy that had got her pregnant was able to continue coming to school. I was outraged at the time; she was denied her education yet he just carried on as if nothing had happened. - If there aren't laws about this type of thing yet, maybe you could get one passed!

Try calling citizens advice bureau for some legal advice.

Answer 7

Hi Prudence,
You don't say how old this child is - I'm assuming it is you or a friend? And when would the baby be due? Don't be scared off by mention of investigations - this is not necessarily the case! These days schools and local authorities are a lot more sympathetic towards young mums-to-be and you would get a friendly response and helpful advice from your local Connexions office if you either call them, email them or pop in with a friend. Best of luck.

Answer 8

i believe the laws or school board rules vary depending on where the incident takes place, & possibly the age of the child involved. personally, i feel the option to remain in the school until the pregnancy is in the final weeks should be offered, provided the physician feels the student is healthy enough. Then, once the baby is born, if the mother wishes to return that should be her right.....provided, of course, she has arrainged for adequat child care in her absence. Check with the local schoolboard for their rules & regulations.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

If you live in England the DfES does not see pregnancy as reason for exclusion. All LEA's maintain links with teenage pregnancy co-ordinators in their areas and if necessary children are educated in pupil referral units where their needs can be catered for.If you do not live in England you need to find out what the law says where you are. Do not just allow her to drop out, go & see your education provider and explain the situation & find out if they have refferral units or home tutors who will support her to take her exams, which are very important & which she has every right to take. Good Luck!