Oldham headteacher threatens to withdraw pupils from school if their families are not following Covid rules Date published: 26 January 2021
Yew Tree Community School in Chadderton
An Oldham headteacher has written to parents warning them that their child is at risk from being withdrawn from school if Covid rules are not being followed at home.
Martine Buckley, Executive Headteacher at Yew Tree Community School in Chadderton has sent home the letter, as well as posting the details on the school s website.
In the letter, Ms Buckley says that the lovely children tell teachers and staff about their lives and activities and there are concerns that the Covid rules are not being followed outside of the classroom.
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Covid: Oldham school to withdraw places for lockdown-breach pupils
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image captionThe school s head teacher said it was unacceptable staff were being put at risk
A school has threatened to withdraw places for pupils who have told teachers they are visiting people outside their households.
Yew Tree Community School in Oldham said several children had admitted visiting friends, neighbours and family contrary to Covid-19 lockdown rules.
Head teacher Martine Buckley said she would take the action when parents were putting staff in danger .
The Department for Education said all vulnerable pupils should go to school.
During the current lockdown schools are open only to pupils listed as vulnerable and the children of key workers.