UK School Turns "Military Camp": Parents Decry Strict Rules, Suspensions, And Silent Halls
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Reports reveal 30 suspensions in the head's first week and allegations of harsh discipline for minor offenses.
Parents in the UK are expressing dismay over what they see as overly strict measures at Brakenhale School in Berkshire, with some likening the atmosphere to that of a "military camp." The school's new headteacher, Camilla Douglas, who took over in February, has implemented rules that some parents feel are excessive, according to The Metro.
Among the complaints are bans on speaking in corridors and strict directives, such as students having just three seconds to make eye contact with teachers addressing them. Concerns have escalated further with reports of 30 students being suspended within the new head's first week and allegations of students being reprimanded for minor infractions like a "fake cough," short hair, or false eyelashes, according to The Metro.
Additionally, it's been claimed that 40 students have transferred to a neighbouring secondary school in the span of a single week, citing dissatisfaction with the situation at Brakenhale. The school is inundated with daily complaints regarding the new rules and the leadership of the head teacher.
