Do you agree with this schools policy?

I read a story about an elementary school in the U.K.According to the story,the school had just installed a brand new,lamninated gym floor for their school.The school didnt want the floor to be scuffed up by the treads on sneakers,and going in socks would be a sliping hazard of rhe floor;therefore,the school required the students to go in bare feet for their p e. class.The story claimed that alot of the parents objected to the policy,but I think that it actually made sense.What is your opinion?

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Paladin · 56-60, M

I would outright reject participating in that policy. And they are opening themselves up for a law suit. If they have any students that are diabetic, there is a chance that they also have neuropathy in their feet. In that situation footwear is essential. As a diabetic, I know this. I never go without shoes except when I'm in bed.

Sharon · F

@Paladin The lawsuit will cost them a lot more than cleaning the floor of scuff marks. Unfortunately it will also mean some serious medical problems for the diabetic child(ren).

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@Sharon @Paladin I very much doubt that an English court would entertain such a case. In any case a medical exemption would be made for anyone who had a compelling reason to wear shoes.

Sharon · F

@ninalanyon If it could be shown that a child suffered an injury or medical complications due to the school's policy, I'm fairly sure a court would award compensation. Certainly a medical exemption should be made but headteachers don't like being overruled so I doubt they'd give in easily.