Rae, according to Ms. Samuel, had to sit at a separate table from pupils who did not adhere to the uniform code.
A woman has accused the Birmingham school of having a “racist hair policy” after her daughter was “barred” from the school cafeteria and playground.
Jade Samuels said her kid was denied access to some areas at Bishop Challoner Catholic College owing to her heart-shaped braids.
Ms. Samuels wrote in a tweet with more than 11 million views. “My child is banned from the school playground/canteen for her hair, which is neatly braided and natural color. I gave them a lesson on the history of black women’s hair and the cultural significance of braiding. But they chose violence. @BishopChalloner has a racist hair policy!!!”
Ms. Samuels stated that the school had a problem with the heart braided into her daughter’s hair, and that her daughter had to sit at a table away from her buddy in the cafeteria with pupils who did not adhere to the uniform rules.
According to the school’s uniform code, pupils may not have “shaved/razored hairstyles or lines/patterns shaved into the hair,” and the final determination as to whether a style or cut is acceptable is “at the discretion of the senior staff.”
Birmingham school’s “racist” hair policy
A spokeswoman for the school issued the following statement. “Bishop Challoner Catholic College makes it very clear that braids may be worn in school. There are clear protocols in place for parents/guardians to follow to get their concerns addressed.
“It has been decided that if shaved patterns are not permissible for students, then braided patterns cannot be allowed either.”
Students are permitted to sit with their friends, at the discretion of the staff, in the cafeteria during break. And lunch periods until the uniform code is enforced.
In October of last year, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) stated that hair regulations. That prohibit specific styles without exceptions based on race “are likely to be unconstitutional.”
This includes afros, braids, cornrows, plaits, locks, and other head coverings.
A-level student Ruby Williams secured an out-of-court settlement of £8,500 from her east London school. The Urswick School, in 2020, after being frequently sent home due to the school’s policy against “high volume” afro hair.
