Mum called into emergency school meeting because daughter can't stop laughing at teacher's name

A young mum has said she is furious after being called to a meeting at her daughter’s primary school because the youngster can’t stop laughing at her teacher’s name.

Priscilla Terumalai was called to the meeting at Mayville Primary School in Leytonstone, east London, after daughter Annalise was unable to stop giggling at teacher Miss Butt.

Mrs Terumalai had previously met Miss Butt at a parent’s evening where she told the teacher that her daughter found her name amusing, although it was not considered to be cause for concern.

But only days later, Mrs Terumalai was hauled in front of teachers including the head of year and the school manager to explain her daughter’s behavior.

‘When I received a call from the school, I was appalled at how pathetic and petty it was. I wasn’t making fun of her name at all. I wasn’t happy about being reported’, she said.

Now, Mrs Terumalai is demanding that her daughter to be moved to another class – although her attempts have been unsuccessful so far.

‘I felt intimidated in the meeting and they made me feel like I was in the wrong. The school over reacted and it made me feel really angry and it is not good enough’, she said.

‘I felt I was treated unfairly because I am putting my trust in the teacher and I am not comfortable with my daughter being in her class now.’

Mrs Terumalai is also considering moving her daughter to another school.

A spokesman for Mayville Primary School said: ‘We’re talking to the mum on a regular basis.

‘Generally speaking we would only transfer a child from one class to another as a last resort as it can be incredibly unsettling and disruptive for the pupil, and their wellbeing is always our priority.’