To encourage you to send letters like this to your schools?

[NameChange2271]

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)

🙄

@NameChange2271

My son was quite happy to have the letter actually; and asked to hand it in to his form tutor rather than me take it in, so clearly, being a “helicopter parent” isn’t damaging his mental health.

Be very careful it doesn't lead to him being singled out by the others as "different". An overly involved parent makes DCs laughing stocks in the playground.

Please encourage people to send letters OP. It's not like we need the schools open or anything

@NameChange2271

My son was quite happy to have the letter actually; and asked to hand it in to his form tutor rather than me take it in, so clearly, being a “helicopter parent” isn’t damaging his mental health.

Yeah, I bet he was. I can just imagine his smirk as he handed it over as well. You must be so proud.

@AlrightTreacle

I still don’t agree with every teacher stopping to ask “where’s your mask” it is discriminatory and will have a negative impact on Mental health.

Jesus, I know people who went school back when the cane was used, they came out of that relatively unscathed. Not saying I agree with corporal punishment, but it's a bit ridiculous to suggest that being asked if he has an exemption card (which he does now anyway after your batshit letter) will affect his mental health.

To be fair, it’s not appropriate for staff to be asking children what their disabilities or exemptions are. That’s why schools have systems like passes which can be shown discreetly. This is just another way that people like the OP are damaging people with genuine exemption though.

@Cocklepops

Dear OP,

You’re a cunt of monumental proportions.

I have sent a copy of this letter to my solicitor for their information.

Yours sincerely etc etc

Other MumsNetters may add their signatures if they wish.

Co signed

If your child is exempt teachers will know.
Stop being ridiculous with those letters, as if schools haven’t got enough to do without dealing with threats.

Name changed for this as apparently it’s an unpopular opinion; but I think it’s important to protect our children.

But you don’t actually care about anyone else’s child, OP, do you? You only care about your child and the fact that you’ve managed to manipulate the rules to suit you. You don’t give a shit that there will be vulnerable children and teachers that have a higher risk of catching the virus from the children who simply don’t like wearing them, as opposed those who genuinely can’t. Well don’t for getting one over on the school. slow hand clap 👏🏼

Op , I read your first post, and thought what a complete prat you are. I then read your updates and was astounded to find that I had underestimated you by a country mile. I don't think I have read such a load of codswallop in my entire life

Dear

I am writing to tell you that I am that parent and demand the following for my special snowflake.

[....]

Of course I understand that you probably already know this.

Your sincerely,
OP.

Sadly it's the kind of people who enjoy this kind of response who will send letters like this.

Just to let you know OP that living life the way that you do is not the path to happiness.

It's not normal and yes, you will be having a negative impact on your son and the way his peers and teachers view him, and you.

I would advise thinking more about what makes you respond to things like mask wearing so aggressively and see if this is something you can work on. This goes deeper than masks.

Actually OP, I’m pretty sure being raised to believe that mummy and daddy will send letters threatening the involvement of solicitors to anyone not giving a child what they want will be much more damaging to their mental health than being asked “are you exempt from wearing a mask?” And just pulling an exempt card out their pocket. Just imagine when real life hits and mummy’s solicitor can’t help anymore. Have fun with that OP.

Anyone else just kissing 2021 goodbye seeing these attitudes around?

I’ll give all the secondary school students around here their due - I see plenty out and about on the buses each morning and evening (because I’m on the bus too!) and they all wear them. Never seen any of them make a fuss or take them off or such. Seen one young chap step back off the bus apologising because he couldn’t find his mask.

@gamerchick

Muzzled ? I must put a mask on my dog to see if it stops him biting 😂

DS has a friend who is diabetic and all the kids who are her friend wear a mask in her presence if they are in close proximity to protect her. Their own idea - no-one prompted them. They just used their common sense and sense of care for their friend.

^youngsters that have been brought up much better than OPs snowflake of a son!

Twat woman spawns twat child. Quelle surprise.

This

If I were HT of said school, I would suggest that you find another school which would put up with such poor parenting behaviour.

In the school I work in nobody is allowed to wear a mask - unless they have a reason to do so & they have to get permission to wear one. That includes staff. We have been specifically told NOT to wear one.

In DD secondary school they have been issued with a mask to wear just in the corridors. Not allowed in lessons, but expected in busy areas.

So I don't think the rule is the same all over. Schools are just doing their best to keep everyone in lessons. I don't think it's a big ask really is it?

Why would I send that?

When ds college said students will have to wear them in public spaces I just sent an email saying he's exempt and college have a record of his autism.

College have given all exempt students a small college badge to attach to their lanyards indicating they don't have to wear one.

It's discreet and does the job.

I'd rather my ds wore one but he can't as it causes him distress.

Adding stupid things like sent letter to solicitor just makes you look an arse. Especially if actually your child doesn't have a hidden disability.

And if your child doesn't have a disability you are an arse for pretending they do because it is so disrespectful to parents of disabled children and disabled children themselves.

Perhaps go and read PM statement today.

@NameChange2271

Are you going to answer why you want us to send that letter to our kids schools?

My sons school have to wear their mask any time they are in a building, so for every lesson other than PE which is outside.

He does so willingly and understands why he is asked to wear one.

My 11yo has more understanding and appreciation for the situation than you, a fully grown adult

Its not clear why you took an adversarial tone rather than ask nicely?

@mediumperiperi

Its not clear why you took an adversarial tone rather than ask nicely?

Exactly.

Why not just email and say it causes child severe distress and under government guidelines you understand that makes them exempt.

It's such a nasty letter and attacking in tone. I can't see why that's necessary?

Just to say. Mask wearing is less about protecting us. It is about protecting other people from us.

Bet you don't even have a solicitor! What a ridiculous letter. My child will be wearing as.mask as their not exempt and it's safer. I don't wish to risk their health so your child doesn't feel the odd one out. The pass solves the issue