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Charlie was made to wear a bib at break times so that teachers could keep track of him (Picture; BPM)
A mother has revealed that her six-year-old son was made to wear a high-viz jacket so that staff could keep track of him.
Joanne Logan, 42, said that she only discovered that Charlie was being made to wear the bib when he told her about it.
The year 1 pupil at Cherry Lane Primary School revealed he was made to wear the bib at break times.
Ms Logan, a mum-of-five, said she was ‘fuming’ and described the school’s actions as ‘disgusting’ and ‘discrimination’.
She said: ‘It’s just not right – it’s massive discrimination. Looking back on it I think the classroom teacher mentioned a bib during the week – but I didn’t really think about it, it didn’t click until Charlie said something.
‘When he came home on Thursday (February 22) he said about wearing a bib at break times – and I was like, “Oh? – what kind of bib?” and he told me it’s silver and yellow, and he said: “My teachers have said I have to wear a bib so that they know where I am at break times”.’
He no longer has to wear the bib after his mother complained to the school (Picture: BPM)
She added: ‘I knew during lunch break he’s not always allowed out because he has been accused of hurting the other children, I know there’s an issue there which the school have to work with me on.
‘But they seem to think the best way to deal with it is to make him wear a bib so that teachers know that he’s autistic.
‘I wasn’t informed about this by any means! – They decided to do this and it’s disgusting – it’s discrimination!’
She added: ‘As far as I’m aware in the mainstream part of the school Charlie is the only child made to where a bib.
‘I’m so upset – I can’t believe it’s even allowed. I’m totally fuming. I’ve told Charlie he must never wear the bib, whatever they say to him, he should never put it on.’
Ms Logan had to wait until earlier this week before she could speak to the school’s headmaster, Steve Whitehouse, about Charlie’s situation.
Following the meeting a decision was made that Charlie would no longer have to wear a bib.
In a statement the school claimed Ms Logan was previously informed about the bib.
A Cherry Lane Primary School spokesman said: ‘Decisions made concerning the welfare of all Cherry Lane pupils are done so on an individual needs basis.
‘We always have their safety at the forefront of our practice to ensure that some vulnerable children are constantly supported. Visibility tabards (reflective vests) are used for a variety of reasons in our playground.
‘Parents are always consulted prior to actions taken regarding the individual needs of their children.
‘Should a parent change their mind regarding our practice, we work with them accordingly.’
Source: Autistic boy, 6, forced to wear fluorescent jacket 'so teachers could track him' | Metro News
Charlie was made to wear a bib at break times so that teachers could keep track of him (Picture; BPM)
A mother has revealed that her six-year-old son was made to wear a high-viz jacket so that staff could keep track of him.
Joanne Logan, 42, said that she only discovered that Charlie was being made to wear the bib when he told her about it.
The year 1 pupil at Cherry Lane Primary School revealed he was made to wear the bib at break times.
Ms Logan, a mum-of-five, said she was ‘fuming’ and described the school’s actions as ‘disgusting’ and ‘discrimination’.
She said: ‘It’s just not right – it’s massive discrimination. Looking back on it I think the classroom teacher mentioned a bib during the week – but I didn’t really think about it, it didn’t click until Charlie said something.
‘When he came home on Thursday (February 22) he said about wearing a bib at break times – and I was like, “Oh? – what kind of bib?” and he told me it’s silver and yellow, and he said: “My teachers have said I have to wear a bib so that they know where I am at break times”.’
He no longer has to wear the bib after his mother complained to the school (Picture: BPM)
She added: ‘I knew during lunch break he’s not always allowed out because he has been accused of hurting the other children, I know there’s an issue there which the school have to work with me on.
‘But they seem to think the best way to deal with it is to make him wear a bib so that teachers know that he’s autistic.
‘I wasn’t informed about this by any means! – They decided to do this and it’s disgusting – it’s discrimination!’
She added: ‘As far as I’m aware in the mainstream part of the school Charlie is the only child made to where a bib.
‘I’m so upset – I can’t believe it’s even allowed. I’m totally fuming. I’ve told Charlie he must never wear the bib, whatever they say to him, he should never put it on.’
Ms Logan had to wait until earlier this week before she could speak to the school’s headmaster, Steve Whitehouse, about Charlie’s situation.
Following the meeting a decision was made that Charlie would no longer have to wear a bib.
In a statement the school claimed Ms Logan was previously informed about the bib.
A Cherry Lane Primary School spokesman said: ‘Decisions made concerning the welfare of all Cherry Lane pupils are done so on an individual needs basis.
‘We always have their safety at the forefront of our practice to ensure that some vulnerable children are constantly supported. Visibility tabards (reflective vests) are used for a variety of reasons in our playground.
‘Parents are always consulted prior to actions taken regarding the individual needs of their children.
‘Should a parent change their mind regarding our practice, we work with them accordingly.’
Source: Autistic boy, 6, forced to wear fluorescent jacket 'so teachers could track him' | Metro News
