Schoolgirl sent home for having bright white dreadlocked hair - but friend of Jamaican heritage is allowed
Chenise Benson, 14, had her hair done for £140 Credit: Scarborough News/SWNS.com
27 October 2016 • 12:09pm
A father is fuming after his daughter was sent home from school for having her hair styled with long bright white dreadlocks.
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Darren Benson, 39, has given teachers at George Pindar School the hairdryer treatment after 13-year-old Chanise Benson caused a stir with her hairdo.
He splashed out £140 for her to have the style for her sister's birthday during the half term break. But she was sent home from school when she went back.
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Her father accused the school of "double standards" Credit: Scarborough News/SWNS.com
Mr Benson has accused the school of "double standards" - because his daughter's friend, of Jamaican descent, is allowed dreads.
The teenager was sent home from the school in Scarborough, North Yorks, after she broke school uniform rules.
Mr Benson, 39, said: "It cost £140 and will stay in her hair for a year so it won't be coming out.
"One of her friends at the school, who has Jamaican heritage, has the same style of hair cut but with a red stripe in it rather than white and she has been allowed to remain."
Chanise Benson caused a stir with her hairdo Credit: Scarborough News/SWNS.com
Mr Benson added: "I've read the policy regarding haircuts - and I can't see what rule she has broken."
Mr Benson says he contacted North Yorkshire County Council which told him he had to raise his objection with his daughter's school directly.
A policy document on the school's website states: "Please note we do not allow extreme, unnatural hairstyles or colouring.
"Any hair accessories should be of a practical nature and should not be decorative. If you are in doubt please contact your child's tutor at the school. Hair should be no shorter than a Grade 3 cut.
"Please be aware that what is and is not acceptable will be decided by the school in line with this policy and the school's decision is final.
"Please note that in sending your child to George Pindar School that you are agreeing to ensure your child abides by this policy.
"If you have any queries or questions regarding any aspect of uniform, jewellery, hairstyle, please could you contact the school."
A George Pindar School spokesperson said: "It is the first time I have heard about the matter and obviously, with it being half-term, there is no way I can get the full background details about the matter."
Chenise Benson, 14, had her hair done for £140 Credit: Scarborough News/SWNS.com
27 October 2016 • 12:09pm
A father is fuming after his daughter was sent home from school for having her hair styled with long bright white dreadlocks.
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inRead invented by Teads
Darren Benson, 39, has given teachers at George Pindar School the hairdryer treatment after 13-year-old Chanise Benson caused a stir with her hairdo.
He splashed out £140 for her to have the style for her sister's birthday during the half term break. But she was sent home from school when she went back.
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Her father accused the school of "double standards" Credit: Scarborough News/SWNS.com
Mr Benson has accused the school of "double standards" - because his daughter's friend, of Jamaican descent, is allowed dreads.
The teenager was sent home from the school in Scarborough, North Yorks, after she broke school uniform rules.
Mr Benson, 39, said: "It cost £140 and will stay in her hair for a year so it won't be coming out.
"One of her friends at the school, who has Jamaican heritage, has the same style of hair cut but with a red stripe in it rather than white and she has been allowed to remain."
Chanise Benson caused a stir with her hairdo Credit: Scarborough News/SWNS.com
Mr Benson added: "I've read the policy regarding haircuts - and I can't see what rule she has broken."
Mr Benson says he contacted North Yorkshire County Council which told him he had to raise his objection with his daughter's school directly.
A policy document on the school's website states: "Please note we do not allow extreme, unnatural hairstyles or colouring.
"Any hair accessories should be of a practical nature and should not be decorative. If you are in doubt please contact your child's tutor at the school. Hair should be no shorter than a Grade 3 cut.
"Please be aware that what is and is not acceptable will be decided by the school in line with this policy and the school's decision is final.
"Please note that in sending your child to George Pindar School that you are agreeing to ensure your child abides by this policy.
"If you have any queries or questions regarding any aspect of uniform, jewellery, hairstyle, please could you contact the school."
A George Pindar School spokesperson said: "It is the first time I have heard about the matter and obviously, with it being half-term, there is no way I can get the full background details about the matter."
