Nanny Bans "It"

Commiserations to the pupils at Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Woodingdean, were reportedly told they could no longer touch each other while playing at break time.

It has left children feeling “bored” at break times, while some parents say it will turn their children into “snowflakes” because they are being mollycoddled.

The Argus reports that a letter sent home to parents by the headteacher Joanne Smith said it follows concerns about “play fighting and rough play” that were “causing some children to get upset”.

She said games such as “it” and “team it” had “escalated” and said a new “gentle hands” rule was in place at the school.

It included teaching children “lots of new games” that follow the gentle rule.

Whilst Mrs Smith has told parents it does not mean children cannot touch each other, parents say their children were told not to touch one another.


A letter from Mrs Smith to parents states:

“To clarify, ‘Gentle Hands’ does not mean ‘no touching’. The children are of course allowed to hold hands or play clapping games with a friend should they wish to.

Gentle Hands simply means playing games outside that do not need to be physical.

This will ensure the playground is a happy, safe and calm place where everyone can enjoy their lunchtime running around and getting the exercise we know is important to them.”

I take it rugby etc is banned at this school?

A non scientific observation/query raises its head, as schools seek to cover kids in cotton wool and ban contact sports, "it" etc how is it that the levels of street violence appears to be escalating?

Could it be that by banning these games Nanny is breeding a generation of kids/teens who can't cope with reality, or control their emotions, and resort to hysterical violence when reality bites?

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Nanny Bans Tig

In an attempt to reduce the risk of accidents and upsets in the school playground, Nanny's chums from Christ the King school, in Bramley, Leeds, have banned "Tig" (aka tag) from being played in the playground.

It seems that on certain occasions, children's "clothes were torn" and pupils were left "upset".

The school said the temporary measure, which started in January, was to allow pupils time to "settle down a bit".

According to the BBC, the school has a "Five Rules" policy, which includes "keep hands to self".

Neil Ryan, head teacher at Christ the King, said:

"While we are always keen to see our pupils enjoying games at break times, we've had a few instances recently of children being upset and having clothes torn during games of tig. 

As a temporary measure, and to allow the children some time to settle down a bit, we have decided to ask pupils not to play tig in our small playground for now. 

The space is quite small, which we believe contributed to some of the issues which have happened, but once the weather improves and the larger school field is available to use, the children will be able to play tig again."

I can see his point, and that the school has only placed a temporary ban on it..

However, to my view, children will best learn how to deal with minor accidents and conflict resolution if they are allowed to play games such as this rather than be banned from playing them.

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