Beard Liberation Front
Press Release 17th September
Contact Keith Flett 07803 167266
Campaigners back protest against Derby school beard ban
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has supported a petition which takes issue with a beard ban which has been implemented at a school in Derby
Students at St Benedict Catholic Academy have been told that in line with the school’s uniform policy that facial hair is not permitted.
A number of students have started a petition to get the ban reversed
The head teacher Kevin Gritton has issued a diktat stating that facial hair is not allowed
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, we support the students petitioning against this absurd ban. Occasionally head teachers do attempt to ban beards but they usually come to realise that we are living in a diverse society where people can appear how they want, provided they are smart. We hope Mr Gritton revisits his policy and brings it into line with the practices of 2021.
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