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Pupil 'in isolation' due to hair style.

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OrmRenewed · 12/03/2010 11:58

DD of colleague is just about to do her GCSEs. She has her hair dyed blonde and black. It is a bit odd but not extreme in any sense of the word. It is against school dress code but it's been that way since last April. Now, out of the blue, she is in isolation and not being taught at a really important time academically.

Colleague is spitting feathers. What is the best thing to do? She can't 'undye' her hair. Can they exclude her for this?

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mnistooaddictive · 12/03/2010 12:05

I am sure there is a law saying you can'y exclude a pupil from education because of their hairstyle. Lots of schools will make a fuss about hair if it is extreme but this doesn't seem to be the case. I assume this is a state school as independent can do what they like!
I would ring up, ask to speak to head and ask for explaination.

GetOrfMoiLand · 12/03/2010 12:03

God knows. It seems really bloody odd that her hair has been like this for ages and they have only clamped down on it recently. Have they got a new draconian headteacger or something.

Surely they have to teach her at such a time.

What difference does it make if your hair is blonde, black or pink? I know rules are rules but still.

RubysReturn · 12/03/2010 12:02

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