"Children from better-off families have been banned from school trips with their less privileged classmates.
Only pupils eligible for free school meals because their parents are on benefits are able to take part in the holiday activities.
The scheme, operating in 22 schools in Trafford, Greater Manchester, pays for 'economically disadvantaged' school children only. Parents of pupils unable to take part are furious after being told their children cannot take part, even if they offer to pay.
Sarah Rumney, whose five-year-old son goes to Partington Primary, in Trafford, said some children had been left in tears because they did not understand why they could not go on the trips with their friends.
The activities, due to take place in the February half-term, include a trip to Knowsley Safari Park, football sessions with Manchester United Foundation and a day at the indoor snow centre, Chill Factore."
Labour's idea of equality, rob the hardworking to pay for everyone else... but your kid doesn't get to go because you're privileged to have a job!
I wouldn't mind but they've caused the divide between the rich and poor to get even wider!
You really couldn't make it up! Socialism fails everyone except the people in charge!
Where is Chaudary and his band of merry muslims? Where are the UAF speaking on behalf of Iraqi muslims?
Not a murmer, chicken shits!
Sue,
ReplyDeleteOn the plus side, it won't be long before Cameron pinches your argument
"Socialism fails everyone but the people in charge" Yup, which is why socialism will never succeed because people eventually 'cotton on'!
The trouble is the poor saps/voters also have short memories and are so gullible!
Sue I often wonder at the educational worth of school trips. Many seem to be away days for staff rather than anything else.
ReplyDeleteThe 'privileged' pupils left behind will maybe have a day of stimulating learning which is far more rewarding in the long run.
There's only one word for this...
ReplyDeletesome children had been left in tears because they did not understand why they could not go on the trips with their friends.
ReplyDeleteGood GRIEF man! WHAT do these parents think they are doing, allowing their children to be firends with POOR people???
DISGUSTING!
Is it coz I is (in the) black?
ReplyDeleteAll the more reason for homeschooling. YOU choose.
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