School lies about seeking consent!

15 05 2007

Our local MP, Mr. Mike Wood, has written on my behalf to the Head of Learning at our local (Kirklees) council, seeking further information about the school fingerprinting debacle.

The letter he received in reply was quite interesting! They explain that they “require schools to consult with parents who in turn have to give their agreement for their child to have their fingerprint recorded and used”.

The letter then goes on to explain that they contacted the Head teacher of Birkenshaw First School, who assured them that parental consent was sought. No consent was ever sought, never mind any sort of consultation with parents! The head teacher has blatantly lied to them!

I have already written to the council explaining the situation, so let’s see what happens. Nothing much I suspect, as I feel there’s a lot of arse covering going on.
Oops… I mentioned the name of the school now. Too late… :)

Date : 15 May 2007 at 15:47
Comments : 34 Comments »
Categories : education, privacy