A father has accused a primary school of discriminating against Christians after teachers confiscated his son's religious wrist band.
A father has accused a primary school of religious discrimination after his son had a Christian wrist band confiscated by teachers.
Peter Thompson says a teacher removed the rubber band which features the fish Christian symbol. He's now kept his son off school - and he's demanding an apology. Jon Hill reports.
A father has accused a primary school in South Yorkshire of discriminating against Christians after teachers confiscated his son's religious wrist band.
Peter Thompson, says his 6-year-old son Eddie has been wearing the band on his ankle, under his sock for about six months. He has now kept Eddie at home for a week and is demanding an apology from the school.
– Diane Risley, headteacherAt Tickhill Estfeld School the safety and well-being of all pupils is taken extremely seriously and the school has a clear uniform policy in place to help families understand what pupils can and cannot wear while at school.
While we do not comment on individual cases, any parent who has concerns is entitled to raise these with us directly.