A secondary faculty has despatched a letter to oldsters to warn it is going to refuse to offer litter trays for any pupils “who might want to identify as a cat”.
West Monmouth School, which boasts a string of well-known alumni stretching from Hollywood actor Sir Anthony Hopkins to Welsh rugby nice Graham Price, wrote to baffled mother and father about the usage of “litter trays” alongside kids.
Parents of pupils on the Pontypool faculty have been contacted to disclaim claims that cat litter trays are set to be supplied for “furries”.
Torfaen Council confirmed the college’s letter was real and mentioned that particular remedy for any pupil who identifies as “an animal of any kind” was “not acceptable”.
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West Monmouth School’s deputy headteacher Claire Hughes wrote: “It has come to our attention that there appears to be a number of queries and concerns raised within the community regarding the use of litter trays at West Monmouth School.
“I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that we do not and will not be planning on providing any litter trays at school.
“Whilst we are an inclusive and welcoming school, we do not make any provision for any pupils who might identify as an animal of any kind.
“This kind of behaviour is unacceptable at school and as such, no provision is in place at school, such as litter trays.
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“Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries.”
Torfaen Council mentioned the letter was despatched out after “rumours and misinformation” have been spreading on-line.
Jason O’Brien, strategic director for kids and household providers on the council, added: “Torfaen Council is focused on pupil attainment and wellbeing.
“It’s disappointing when schools are distracted from these priorities by having to quash damaging rumours and misinformation circulating on social media.”
A trainer and college students in a classroomPAHowever, there was an growing variety of stories about pupils figuring out as pets.
Katharine Birbalsingh, who has been described as Britain’s “toughest” headteacher, warned in June that kids figuring out as cats are carrying “tails and ears” in school.
The Government additionally investigated Rye College in East Sussex after a 13-year-old woman was branded “despicable” by her trainer for rejecting her fellow pupil’s request to be recognised as a feline.
But the college mentioned in June denied it permits college students to establish as animals, including “no children” enrolled there “identify as a cat or any other animal”.
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Ofsted later carried out an inspection of Rye College after an intervention by Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch.
An Ofsted spokesman burdened on the time it was not investigating “specific incidents”, claiming: “We considered the letter from the minister as a complaint, alongside others, and followed up with the school and other relevant agencies.”
A spokesman for Aquinas Church of England Trust, which runs Rye College, mentioned of the inspection: “Ofsted has now visited the school and we of course fully supported and engaged with the process.
“More widely, we understand that draft guidance on gender identity in schools is expected to be issued by the Government soon and we would of course welcome what we hope will be clear and helpful guidance.”
