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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Reast

Girl, 12, given detention for ‘not wearing jumper’ under blazer during heatwave

David Vickers / SWNS

A family are fuming after their 12-year-old daughter was given a detention for “not wearing a jumper” under her school blazer on one of the hottest days of the year.

Ruby Reid said she was told off at the gates of Rivers Academy West London and given a break time detention - despite the 28c heat.

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