Blackpool school to punish maskless pupils as 'repeat offenders' continue to flout rules

A Blackpool secondary school will hand out detentions to a 'small minority' of children who continue to turn up without face coverings, putting peers and members of staff at risk.
By Wes Holmes
Published 8th Sep 2020, 12:21 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2020, 12:23 BST
Children head to school wearing face masksChildren head to school wearing face masks
Children head to school wearing face masks

St George's School on Cherry Tree Road announced the new measures today after some pupils 'continually and purposely' disobeyed the rules.

A spokesman said: "A very small number of pupils have continually and purposely not brought their masks to school after being reminded each day.

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"To help this small minority remember their masks, we will issue after school detentions for persistent offenders who purposely are being defiant.

"Pupils will not be punished for genuinely forgetting their masks, just the repeat offenders. Those that are exempt still do not need a mask.

"We thank you all for your support during these challenging times."

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