Eastbourne students walk out of school in protest due to 'medieval' toilet policies

The grandmother, who has a grandchild at the school, said some students at The Eastbourne Academy in Brodrick Road have walked out today (Friday, February 24) as they are not allowed to use the toilets during class.

The toilet policies have been in place for ‘some time’, she added.

She said: “It is absolutely horrific that a school can do this to children of that age.

"Seriously, this cannot be right. We have all been to school and I have never heard of anything like it.”

The grandparent described the policies as ‘disgusting’ and ‘medieval’.

They added: “I am so angry and disgusted. This isn’t right on any level.”

A resident has commented on social media saying they have been told that ‘all year eights and nines [are] running about chanting'.

The Eastbourne Academy, which teaches years seven to 11, was contacted for more information but chose not to comment.