Education Inspectorate Report Reveals Irregularities at School Following Murder of 11-Year-Old Girl

The Wrocław Education Inspectorate has published the results of an emergency inspection conducted at Primary School No. 10 in Jelenia Góra, which was attended by an 11-year-old girl murdered in December 2025. The report indicates the detection of irregularities in the school's functioning. The inspection, initiated after the tragic events, included an analysis of how rules are established and followed within the school community, the educational and preventive measures undertaken, and the procedures for responding to students' problematic behavior. The inspectorate's spokesperson, Miłosława Bożek, explained that tools used in the school, such as student self-assessment cards, were also analyzed. The inspection report reached the Jelenia Góra City Hall this week. The city hall spokesperson, Marcin Ryłko, confirmed that the city authorities are reviewing its content. An emergency inspection is an extraordinary form of pedagogical supervision that an education superintendent can order in the event of an incident at a school or institution that threatens the health or safety of students. It takes place outside the planned supervision schedule and aims to quickly diagnose the problem and issue recommendations.The tragedy that was the direct cause of the inspection occurred on December 15, 2025. 11-year-old Danusia, a student at Primary School No. 10, was murdered off school grounds. Her body bore injuries inflicted by a sharp instrument. In connection with the case, her 12-year-old classmate from the same school was detained and is suspected of committing the crime. The Minister of Education and Science, Przemysław Czarnek, addressed the matter, announcing nationwide talks with schools on safety. „Rozmowy ze szkołami na temat bezpieczeństwa będą prowadzone w całym kraju. Musimy wyciągnąć wnioski z tej tragedii.” (Talks with schools on the topic of safety will be conducted across the country. We must draw conclusions from this tragedy.) — Przemysław CzarnekThe authorities of Jelenia Góra have announced that after reviewing the report, they will make appropriate decisions regarding further steps towards the school and its teaching staff. The case has also influenced public debate about the condition of Polish education and the effectiveness of educational systems in preventing violence among children and youth.Liberal media emphasize systemic neglect in the area of psychology and education in schools, advocating for increased funding for psychological and pedagogical support. | Conservative media stress the need to return to traditional educational values and a greater role for the family in shaping youth attitudes.