Long queues of pupils were pictured outside a school in Greater Manchester after the introduction of new measures aimed at improving standards. Images showed students queuing up outside The Kingsway School in Cheadle on Monday (February 27) as each child's preparedness to learn was checked at the gates.
Parents and carers were previously informed by letter that pupils would be greeted by 'senior leaders' as they enter school to 'ensure they have everything they need'. The letter explained that the new system aims to 'minimise time spent in the classroom engaged in conversations about being ready which inevitably will detract from learning'.
But some parents have condemned the new policy, arguing it causes extra disruption at the start of the day and is causing children to enter the building late. On a social media post by the school reminding parents of the new rule, one person wrote: "My son was on time. As I dropped him off (8:15) the line of children outside was absolutely ridiculous. Surely there is a safer and more efficient way of checking uniform and bags rather than through one double door with hundreds of kids waiting outside?"
