Accused of kicking my son by another parent..?

Yesterday i was asked to have a chat with the head of my sons FS1 setting (foundation stage 1).
My son is 3 and a half, and has been going to the school since Easter this year. My daughter (5 and a half) has also been to this FS1 setting, and has carried on in the school. I've never had any problems with my children, or the staff.

The head of FS1 took me into her office and told me that "Another parent had seen me kicking my son in the head whilst he was lying on the floor," and she had to check whether it was true, or a case of mistaken identity, or there was another explanation. Now this is totally absurd. I told her the only situation that i could think of that could have been miss-interpreted.
This being, my son, not having had a very good morning having a lot of tantrums, running away throwing himself on the floor.. as kids do. He went to throw himself on the floor and would've hit his head on the curb so on instinct i stuck my foot out to cushion his fall. He wasn't hurt, and was pretty shocked when he realised what could have happened. He calmed down and we had no further issues taking him to school.
The teacher listened to explanation, and told me that it sounded more than feasible, and not to worry about it. I let her know that i totally understood that they had to check up on these things. And that, was that.
However, i completely miserable. It feels like someone has told me to my face that i'm doing a terrible job. I feel like everyone is now constantly watching me. Especially at the school. I know the teacher will have to keep an eye out just in case, but still, i feel more than pathetic and useless.

I know i'm not perfect, i have my good days, and days when i'm tired, i'm only a person. But my kids are happy, intelligent, mostly behaved, and come from a loving family. I have never questioned my parenting style, but now i seriously am, which is ridiculous as i wouldn't know what to change anyway. I just don't want people thinking that i'm this terrible mother. I know it's not true, but it's horrible to be looked at, as if it was. copyright pregnancy question and answers,Other-Business&Finance
So, i have a few questions.
How would you have reacted in this situation? How would you act in the school, and around the other parents now? Do i have to worry that i will be branded, as the mad woman that kicks her kids? Will my daughters teacher have to be informed of this?

I thank you in advance for any feedback. x

Since you didn't do anything wrong and there is no evidence to the contrary, I would think that informing teachers would be a violation of your privacy and possibly even slander. If the head of the school tells ANYONE, I would immediately threaten to hire a lawyer. Investigations like this are confidential.

It's normal to feel bad when someone accuses you of a terrible act, even when you're innocent. The fact that others could even think badly of you can make you begin to question yourself. Tell yourself that this is THEIR problem, not yours. Hold your head high and behave as if nothing happened (it didn't), and others will take their cue from you. If it's any consolation, even bad publicity is short-lived. The minute some new piece of information catches people's interest, they will move on to the next thing and forget all about this.

some people have lots of nose problems,sticking it where it doesn't belong. it is good that fs1 cared enough for your child to ask you about it.

repeat after me.....I AM A WONDERFUL MOTHER AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS IN RAISING MY CHILDREN. copyright pregnancy question and answers,Other-Business&Finance
Sticks and stones......

if i were you would be honoured that someone else cares enough about the safety and well being of my child to make sure things are ok... don't take it personaly... she reported what she thought was abuse... like all people should... and you explained yourself and all is good.... if YOU thoguht you were seeing a mom kick her child in the head... would you not report it??? i know i would... i would always rather be safe than sorry....