A Leeds headteacher has responded to pupils protesting over his school’s new toilet policy, telling parents they haven’t got the “full story”.
Chris Stokes, Principal of The Farnley Academy, recounted the dramatic scenes outside the secondary school where his students were “chanting” this morning (February 24). He also aimed to clear up a few alleged falsehoods, hitting back on claims that “all toilets are locked during lesson time”.
The controversial policy “disgusted” parents who have said it is "taking away their human rights". The school, which is part of the GORSE Academies Trust, is alleged to have put in place a policy where all but one set of toilets are locked during lesson time. Pupils have to get a note to enter and a member of staff stands guarding the door.
