A dad whose daughter was sanctioned by her school for having a broken ruler and refused a replacement has slammed the policy as “excessive”.
Darren Worthington blasted Millfield High School in Thornton after parents received a text telling them their children could face detentions and exclusion if they forget basic implements - including two pens, a pencil, and a ruler.
The enraged dad questioned how the policy helps children learn and took to social media to complain, in a post that has racked up thousands of likes and started a heated debate, reports LancsLive.
Darren said his daughter was given her ‘first strike’ - with two strikes resulting in detention and three in exclusion - after she showed up to class with a broken ruler, and was refused a replacement by her teacher. READ MORE: "Is this a joke?": Makeshift sign warns Ryanair passengers of two-hour wait for baggage at Manchester Airport Millfield High School said it's 'important' that students arrive at school with the basic equipment, which is a pencil case containing two pens, a pencil and a ruler, and that the rules help to prepare student for the responsibilities of life after school.
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