Mum rages at school for booting daughters out for wearing wellies then leaving them on empty farm

Mum Causes Uproar at School Over Daughters’ Wellies Suspension

A mother, Alice Hatt, is furious after her daughters were suspended from Sir James Smith’s School in Camelford for wearing wellies to support farmers. Kimberly, 12, and Pippa, 13, were sent home from school and taken to an empty farm owned by their family but not their residence. Alice Hatt, a farmer residing at Tregrylls Farm in Lesnewth, expressed her dismay at the school’s actions, claiming that the girls were left unsupervised for two hours at the farm.

Alice mentioned that despite her inability to attend a London protest due to farm responsibilities, her daughters decided to wear wellies in solidarity with farmers. The school insisted the girls change their footwear and, upon refusal, suspended them and took them to the farm in question. Alice criticised the school for leaving her children unsupervised in a potentially hazardous environment, where they missed lunch and had to wait until 3pm to be picked up.

The Hatt family, deeply rooted in farming, expressed concerns about inheritance tax changes affecting their farm’s future ownership. Despite the incident, Alice remains determined to address the school’s actions. Other local parents have shown support for the girls’ protest and criticised the school’s handling of the situation. The family’s commitment to farming and passing down their land to the next generation remains strong despite the challenges they face.

Alice’s friend, voicing support on social media, highlighted the importance of supporting farmers and criticised the school’s policies. Despite attempts to obtain a response from the school and the overseeing trust, no reply has been received yet. The incident has sparked discussions about the role of schools in supporting rural communities and educating students about farming issues.

In conclusion, the situation with Alice Hatt’s daughters’ suspension for wearing wellies to support farmers sheds light on broader issues around rural education and support for farming communities. It underscores the challenges faced by farming families in balancing advocacy for their livelihoods with educational policies. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and supporting agricultural communities in the educational system.