A MOTHER has spoken out against a school uniform rule that made her daughter faint from overheating.
Debbi Kinder’s 12-year-old daughter let four teachers known she was feeling light-headed at Denton Community Academy in Tameside before she collapsed.
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School rules, however, meant she was not able to wear socks instead of tights, and she was told to keep her blazer on even during warmer weather.
Northern Education Trust (NET), which runs the school, clarified that pupils are allowed to take their blazers off in class.
It said that “sensible steps to keep students comfortable” are taken when the weather is warmer and clarified that these include “reviewing uniform expectations and ensuring access to shade and drinking water”.
The NET added: “Students are permitted to remove their blazers in classrooms at all times and in line with our uniform policy, students can choose to wear trousers rather than skirts with tights, should they prefer during warmer periods.”
A spokesperson of the Trust went on to say: “We are aware of an incident in which a student felt dizzy while in the lunch area and was quickly supported by staff.
“Appropriate first aid and reassurance were provided, and no further action was necessary.”
However, Ms Kinder recounted that after being sent to first aid by the fourth teacher, her daughter was checked over and sent back to class.
She told the Manchester Evening News: “As she was walking to class she fainted and was caught by one of the canteen staff.
“When I arrived at school, she was sat in reception with the first aider with an ice pack and a drink.
“She was extremely pale and could hardly stand.”
Ms Kinder has refused to take her daughter back to school, during periods of hot weather, until the uniform policy is changed.
She has expressed her dismay at the fact girls the only options for girls to wear are tights or trousers, regardless of weather.
NET first began supporting the school, formerly known as Denton Community College, in September 2023 after Ofsted placed it in Special Measures.
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