A primary school in Luxembourg is facing a critical situation involving a child with severe behavioural issues, which has led to police interventions and concerns among parents.

For reasons of child protection, we are deliberately refraining from naming the municipality in question. We are also intentionally avoiding any reference to the child's gender.

According to the report received by RTL, one pupil is said to have taken their class "hostage" and severely disrupted the school's daily operations. Reports speak of aggressive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.

According to RTL's information, there have been several police interventions on the school grounds.

Parents are increasingly worried about their children's wellbeing. For some of the affected pupils, decisions about which secondary school they will attend are due to be made at the end of this school year.

The mayor of the concerned municipality confirmed to RTL that they were aware of the situation and had been willing to be quoted in this article. The mayor stated that they had been working together with parents' representatives and school staff to look for solutions.

Child protection case with the public prosecutor

The public prosecutor's office confirmed to RTL in writing that there is indeed a child protection case concerning the minor in question. However, under Luxembourg's child protection legislation, specifically Article 38, they are not permitted to disclose further details.

The Ministry of Education also confirmed in writing that it is aware of the situation, but stated it does not comment on individual students.

Support for the child

During our investigation, we spoke with numerous people. Again and again, we heard the same sentence: "The child must be given help."

Municipal authorities told us that while some measures are indeed in progress, progress is often too slow. This was also a common concern among the parents we spoke with, many of whom expressed serious worries about their children's futures. Several of them also stated that similar cases exist in other schools across Luxembourg, highlighting the growing challenge of ensuring smooth school operations.

Child protection, after all, applies not only to children with extreme behavioural difficulties who cannot be accommodated within the system, but also to classmates and entire school communities who may be affected. It is a delicate balancing act for everyone involved, including those seeking to raise awareness about these difficult cases.