DODGYDODDS Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 A council has banned parents from supervising their children in public playgrounds because they have not undergone criminal record checks. Adults have been ousted from two adventure play areas in Watford. Councilvetted play rangers will assist youngsters instead. Parents have to watch their children from outside the perimeter fence. Watford Borough Council says it is following Government guidelines and cannot allow adults to walk around playgrounds "unchecked". Advertisement - article continues below » But an Ofsted spokesman said: "There is no requirement to vet parents unless they are also members of staff." Mum-of-eight Jenny Abbasi, 41, said the new rules were a "disgrace". She said: "It's a sad day when parents cannot be involved with the enjoyment of their children. "I find it insulting." This is ridiculous, banning parents as they aint vetted, what next, a licesne to have a child. Big brother is really getting invasive. truley shocking. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/10/29/council-ban-parents-from-public-playgrounds-115875-21781405/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I wouldn't be taking my kids there then. Unbelievable how stupid local government officers are. Shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 http://www.watford.gov.uk/ccm/content/strategic-services/home-page-content/statement-about-harwoods-and-harebreaks-adventure-playground.en Statement about Harwoods and Harebreaks Adventure Playground Contrary to reports in the media, Watford Borough Council has not banned parents from public parks and playgrounds in the town! The press have inaccurately reported what Harwoods and Harebreaks are; they are not open public facilites. They never have been. They are closed, fully supervised facilities. They are no different to other fully supervised facilities, like schools, playgroups or nurseries - where adults are not allowed to stay. Parents and carers are, of course, welcome to bring their children safely into the sites and settle them in. If parents aren't happy leaving their children - there are lots of other options open to them. In the town, there are 4 community centres, 5 children’s centres, over 40 areas of park and playgrounds, as well as a museum, two libraries... These are also free to attend and open to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 This is a council over-zelously applying the rules to cover its own ass, probably for fear of legal action. It's pretty pathetic that no-one with the power to stop it has seen the farcical nature of what they're doing. It's possible that a parent will turn up once every few decades or so who has ill intent towards the kids. This check would filter them out... but it's not a price worth paying IMO. There will always be wrong 'uns in society, but you can't completely legislate against them without watering down society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 This is ridiculous, banning parents as they aint vetted, what next, a licesne to have a child. Big brother is really getting invasive. truley shocking. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/10/29/council-ban-parents-from-public-playgrounds-115875-21781405/ http://www.watford.gov.uk/ccm/content/strategic-services/home-page-content/statement-about-harwoods-and-harebreaks-adventure-playground.en As always two sides to every story... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hmm, looks like I've fallen into the media trap... again. This is a gentle reminder to myself as to why I don't buy a tabloid newspaper. Unfortunately for my grasp of the truth, I do read a free one on the way to work (Metro). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 me too cheers for clearing that up michael, was early this morning, i should wake up first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 what next, a license to have a child. I've always thought that was a good idea, some of the parents these days aren't fit to have a hamster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 This is ridiculous, banning parents as they aint vetted, what next, a licesne to have a child. Couldn't hurt in my opinion. Think of all the spongers who wouldn't be able to claim benefits that you and I pay for!! I'm fed up of being told what to do by the Govt. dont get me wrong, but i'm sure taxes would be lowered, including road tax, etc. if we were to get these sponging muppets of their backsides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 This is ridiculous Ranting without research? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Ranting without research? kind of right about the spongers though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 i blame the chavs and muslims for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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