This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition Abolish naming and shaming in primary schools!

Naming and shaming is a form of emotional abuse it can cause both mental and physical harm. If you went into work one morning and saw your name on the office wall with your deficiencies listed how would you feel? Please end this archaic and demeaning behavioural management system.

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Early years care is supposed to be a nurturing and enabling environment in which your child can feel safe happy and learn. Not somewhere you are singled out and humiliated.

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