Disgust as 'metal cages' installed at school to 'stop children using toilet in lessons'

A grandparent has told of his 'disgust' after a school reportedly installed 'metal cages' to stop them from using toilets during lesson time.

The 'cages' are said to have been installed at Foxford Community School in Longford, Coventry Live reports. Pupils are now unable to use the toilets during lessons and only while being supervised, it has been claimed.

Grandparent Ian Ward described the move as 'disgusting' and 'totally wrong'. He said the doors were installed on Wednesday, March 6, and that his grandchildren have been left 'upset'.

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A spokesman for Foxford Community School told CoventryLive: "We have recently installed metal doors to two toilet areas, these are not cages and the doors are unlocked before and after school, as well as at break and lunchtimes."

Ian, 54, said: "Foxford has for a while kept the toilet doors locked preventing the kids from using the toilets and now they have fitted locked cage doors to prevent the kids from even getting near the toilets and have said the kids can only use the toilets during break times but not during lessons."

He continued: "Kids are only allowed to go to the toilet under supervision which is totally wrong. It is taking away the freedom of being able to use the toilet as and when you need it.

"What if a child is on their period or has problems holding for a long time? I understand they have problems with kids in toilets, but to put metal doors on them is just going too far."

Ian, who has six grandchildren who attend Foxford Community School, said: "School is supposed to be a safe place for kids and it is supposed to be a relaxed environment, but how it is a