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Werneth School in Stockport, Greater Manchester has reversed its decision to require students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to carry or wear sunflower lanyards at all times. The decision followed uproar from parents, who felt the move was “humiliating”. Initially, the school had warned SEND pupils that they would face disciplinary action if they failed to display their lanyard when requested.
After the policy was introduced at the end of half-term, the Brinnington SEND group of parents lobbied for it to be overturned, with some staging a protest outside the school. One mother said that her 12-year-old daughter, who is neurodivergent, felt “embarrassed” by the requirement.
Following an urgent investigation, the trust that runs Werneth confirmed that the school had ceased using the lanyards and would prioritise improving SEND provision in future. “The school priority to improve its SEND provision remains focused on ensuring an inclusive culture where every pupil is able to achieve”, a spokesperson said. The trust added that it “took seriously the concerns raised by some families with SEND pupils”.
The sunflower lanyards were initially introduced to make SEND pupils more visible to teachers, but were criticised by parents and disability rights campaigners for singling children out. Commenting on the decision to scrap the rule, one mother involved in the campaign said: “We’re very grateful that the trust have revoked the lanyard policy that should never have been implemented. Well done to students for handling the awful situation they were put in.
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