You know that there is a difference between noticing a trend and treating students differently don't you?
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You know that there is a difference between noticing a trend and treating students differently don't you?
Imo it's a ****storm of you own making, one I'm sure your son could have done without. The school has a dress/haircut code which it has laid out and explained their reasoning behind it. I can't tell from your original post whether you'd not read it so didn't realise you'd inadvertently broken the rules or read them and thought we'll do it anyway. All the nonsense about whether it's shaved or not is a by the by. It's deliberately a "very short cut"
Though I don't personally agree with very strict haircut rules, those are the rules you agreed to when you sent your son to the school. I wouldn't be overly impressed with them not ringing back or explaining their course of action first. At least it would have provided an opportunity to de-escalate the situation and make like easier for your lad.
Though I don't personally agree with very strict haircut rules, those are the rules you agreed to when you sent your son to the school. I wouldn't be overly impressed with them not ringing back or explaining their course of action first. At least it would have provided an opportunity to de-escalate the situation and make like easier for your lad.
OP - i would have been up at the school straight away to complain and demand a written apology for they way they have treated the lad.
go to the press/council/board of governors and complain as loud as possible.
Its a breach of his human rights to be discriminated against like this...his education will suffer as well. Get onto social services! The school is responsible for the well-being of your child whilst they are at the school.
Doesnt matter if it was already in the "rules" if its complete bs then stand and bang!!!!!
Dress code = the clothes you wear not the damn hair you grow on yer head!
go to the press/council/board of governors and complain as loud as possible.
Its a breach of his human rights to be discriminated against like this...his education will suffer as well. Get onto social services! The school is responsible for the well-being of your child whilst they are at the school.
Doesnt matter if it was already in the "rules" if its complete bs then stand and bang!!!!!
Dress code = the clothes you wear not the damn hair you grow on yer head!
Lol! So did many of the men. I remember this. Hairdressers rubbing their hands for the quick money over Beckham.
Wouldn't it count as freedom of expression?
https://www.liberty-human-rights.or...uman-rights-act/article-10-freedom-expression
There are many groups who would consider body art a valid media of artistic expression and I don't see anything that denies minors this protection (I see some exceptions, such as the right to bring a court case but nothing sweeping).
Also minors have additional rights (a child's right not to be denied education), which haven't been violated yet, as he is isolated and not excluded:
http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/feb/06/schools.religion
Schools really should be more careful when drawing up regulations or imposing punishments, it most certainly isn't like when we were growing up.
RDM has quite obviously made up his mind about a kid purely based on their haircut and name. It's pretty obvious his attitude to them will be affected accordingly.
It's not really body art though...is it? It's a haircut so get real. Article 10 is designed to deal with the right to free speech. Not the latest 'in' trend for pre-teens.
And again...he hasn't been denied an education so that one doesn't really apply either.
When I was growing up my school had strict uniform, dress and appearance codes so it was like that for me...and the 1000 people at my school at the same time and my friends who didn't go to that school.
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I would think the world would have gone barmy if kids were able to claim freedom of expression rights just to make a fashion statement!
Edit : against school rules!
Edit : against school rules!
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I wouldn't dream of sending my kids to school with a hair cut like that. I'm not suprised they've pulled you/him up on it tbh.
I assume the high school is an academy? They usually have WAY stricter dress/behaviour codes that local authority run schools as they don't have any one to answer too (one reason from many why I dislike academies).
I assume the high school is an academy? They usually have WAY stricter dress/behaviour codes that local authority run schools as they don't have any one to answer too (one reason from many why I dislike academies).
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Absolute rubbish! Schools have always had dress codes, guidance on haircuts etc. girls with short skirts, coloured hair etc. for years and years. freedom of expression isn't a valid argument, you'd get laughed out of court, plus I doubt any barrister would take on a case such as this!
Parents need to take responsibility and should be encouraging compliance with the school rules!
School rules don't trump acts of parliament! I doubt anyone but the richest and most stubborn would go legal, the costs would be monumental, but it's there.
Personally I'd speak to them, express my desire to observe school rules but you cannot be expected to know every rule from heart and interpret it exactly from such a brief text. If it really is such a problem more should be done to make parents aware or at least give parents a warning before taking further action.
I'd expect you were shocked and upset that your child was made feel like a victim by being removed from his class and you should definitely make it clear you are concerned for your boy's welfare (which, clearly you are, but teachers are a pretty cynical bunch).
The most obvious way out would be a further haircut that the school can agree on (ironically, a number 2 all over would probably be fine) as the alternatives of an extended period of isolation/suspension or being forced to wear some head gear to cover his hair for a month or more, would frankly be harmful to the child, both in terms of his education and being singled out for bullying by other children.
The school really should be working with you to prevent further harm to the child at this point.
Personally I'd speak to them, express my desire to observe school rules but you cannot be expected to know every rule from heart and interpret it exactly from such a brief text. If it really is such a problem more should be done to make parents aware or at least give parents a warning before taking further action.
I'd expect you were shocked and upset that your child was made feel like a victim by being removed from his class and you should definitely make it clear you are concerned for your boy's welfare (which, clearly you are, but teachers are a pretty cynical bunch).
The most obvious way out would be a further haircut that the school can agree on (ironically, a number 2 all over would probably be fine) as the alternatives of an extended period of isolation/suspension or being forced to wear some head gear to cover his hair for a month or more, would frankly be harmful to the child, both in terms of his education and being singled out for bullying by other children.
The school really should be working with you to prevent further harm to the child at this point.
Who do they punish then?? Would you rather they fined the parents? Would you accept this and pay it, or would you disagree with that also?
IMO- the haircut is terrible
Fact - the rules are clear. I would bet good money that his mother knew full well the school might not like the haircut, but she thought stuff it and did it anyway. If that thought didn't cross her mind she is incredibly naive.
That cut would no way be allowed in any school I ever went to. All the keyboard warriors claiming he has a right to have a 'trendy' haircut, well the school has a right to have rules. These rules have clearly been broke and there has to be some sort of consequence. In this instance the child is punished for the mothers foolish decision.
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I think it's more than just the School that's lost the plot judging by this thread.
But schools shouldn't be trying to score points by how hard they can come down on children. We all make mistakes.
School plays an important role in discipline in a child's development. Schools have rather conservative rules to aid this process, like it or not. The last thing that a parent should be doing is braking the school rules themselves then moaning at the school and undermining the schools authority; sets a terrible example for the child.
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