Head suspends 25 pupils for offences including 'zipping bag loudly'

Frome College head defends suspending 25 pupils in one week

A new head teacher suspends 25 pupils in the first week, and says the majority of parents back him.

Headteacher suspends 25 pupils in a week – including for ‘loud bag zipping’

Some parents have described Frome Community College as ‘like a military base’ – but interim principal Dan Jeffries has defended his actions, saying the children were suspended for ‘persistent disruption’

Hardline headteacher suspends 25 pupils from school in first week on the job

A hardline new headteacher has suspended 25 pupils from school - despite only being in the job for a matter of days. Dan Jeffries, who was appointed as interim principal of Frome Community College in Somerset, has insisted the all suspensions dished out in his first week were justified as he hit out at "persisted disruptions" among students. But parents have reportedly been left furious, claiming their children had been harshly sanctioned for re…

Head suspends 25 pupils for offences including 'zipping bag loudly'

Dan Jeffries, the new Interim Principal at Frome Community College, Somerset, said he stands by all 25 suspensions, which he said were for 'persistent disruption'.

New Frome College head faces scrutiny over suspension claims

A new interim principal has taken over at Frome College, with the school facing national attention over reports of 25 suspensions being issued during his first week.  Dan Jeffries has taken on the leadership role, saying his priority is to ensure ‘every pupil receives excellent, disruption-free education in a safe and supportive environment.’  The college […]