Name changed for this as apparently it’s an unpopular opinion; but I think it’s important to protect our children.
Please can I encourage you to send a letter like this into all your children’s schools.
Dear Headteacher
I am writing to inform you that (Child Name) is exempt from wearing a face covering of any kind, as per government legislation.
There are many exemptions from wearing a face mask, which incorporate hidden disabilities, including but not limited to:
(I) because of any physical or mental impairment or illness or disability (Section 6 of the equality act 2010)
(II) without severe distress
Section 6 of the equality act states that schools must not discriminate against a student because of their disability.
I am concerned that my child will be singled out for not wearing a mask and would like to remind you that this is also discriminatory.
(Childs Name) is under no obligation to provide proof of this exemption and is protected from doing so by the Data Protection Act 2018
I have also sent a copy of this letter to our solicitors.
Kind Regards
(Your Name)
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To encourage you to send letters like this to your schools?
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NameChange2271 · 22/09/2020 13:18
OP posts:
Am I being unreasonable?
1557 votes. Final results.
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You are being unreasonable
97%
You are NOT being unreasonable
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