“The number of messages I got was shocking, there are families who have not sent their kids to school because of it,” she said.
Another parent named Debbie said her neurodiverse daughter, 15, was left upset and humiliated when she was refused to be let in [for not having her lanyard].
“The lanyard itself is great away from the school, the idea of it is good, but the point is that it was made to be worn voluntarily,” she said.
“It makes me feel quite upset that these kids are being outed [for having a disability]. No one would want to have to carry their medical records around their neck.”
Stockport councillor Christine Carrigan said she was “appalled that children are being forced to identify themselves in this way”.
“I would urge the school to take a step back and work with parents, children and the council’s excellent education team to find a way forward,” she added.
A statement from the ELT said: “We are currently working alongside the school to fully investigate the issues raised by the parents.
“This will include a review of current practices used by the school to ensure they align with the ELT ethos that promotes an environment where all pupils feel safe and valued.”
