Children who identify as cats are donning ‘tails and ears’ in class, according to Britain’s headmaster.
As more youngsters are allowed to identify as animals in school, Katharine Birbalsingh warned that adult authority “is long gone.”
It comes after a 13-year-old girl was labeled ‘despicable’ by her teacher for dismissing a classmate’s assertion that she ‘identified’ as a cat.
During a speech at NatCon last month, the ‘tiger headmistress’ and founder of the Michaela Community free school in Wembley, London, made the remarks.
Known as Britain’s harshest leader, she stated, ‘Do you know that some kids identify as “furries”?
‘Elon Musk is correct: you have no idea how horrible things are in schools, and you neglect the fundamental and critical functions schools play in developing our society’s culture.
‘Right now, there are kids in certain schools with tails and ears attached to their heads and bottoms.
‘This isn’t fancy attire; they identify as cats. Children are not permitted to wear trainers to school, but they are permitted to wear ears and tails as part of their chosen identity.
‘That’s how they feel they fit in.
‘Adult authority has long passed.’
It comes after a teacher provoked anger by calling a student’s belief that gender is binary “despicable” and “very sad.”
Downing Street on Tuesday cautioned teachers against showing off their liberal credentials by silencing ‘valid discussions’ on trans issues and related matters.
And Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is said to have instructed the Department for Education’s regional director to visit the school to ensure guidelines are being followed.
The DfE is expected to publish its long-anticipated trans guidance for schools in the coming weeks.
A spokesman for Rye College said: ‘Whilst we are not aware at this stage of any plans for a visit from the Department for Education, we will continue to keep them proactively updated on this situation and would of course support any enquiries they may have.
‘We are committed to offering our pupils an inclusive education.
‘Teachers endeavour to ensure that pupils’ views are listened to, and encourage them to ask questions and engage in discussion. Teachers also aim to answer questions sensitively and honestly.
‘We strive to uphold the highest standards across the school. We are reviewing our processes and working with the relevant individuals to ensure such events do not take place in the future.’
