Claims of a “riot” at Redland Green School in Bristol have been denied by the school’s board trustees after a letter was sent to parents yesterday (Monday 5) informing them of “an incident where a number of students across year groups left lessons to protest.” Police were not called to attend the disturbance at the school yesterday, and the school insists reports of alleged damage to school property are "inaccurate".
A source who contacted Bristol Live claimed a protest escalated into a "riot", describing scenes of "chaos" with "bins tipped over, toilets smashed up, and graffiti sprayed over walls". The source also claimed "some members of staff had to barricade themselves into their offices while students tried to smash down the door".
However, the Gate House Green learning trust, which is responsible for the school, has refuted this account and said in a statement that following discussions last week between staff and some students, “a number of pupils from all backgrounds chose to make their voices heard on the issues of EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ) and racism by way of protesting during the school day, raising issues that concern them.”
