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Mother Says Muslim Son, 6, Was Served Ham at Teesside School Despite Dietary Record

The school trust declined to confirm any menu changes or an investigation after the complaint.

Overview

  • A parent reported that her Year 2 child was given a ham sandwich at Hardwick Green Primary Academy last week.
  • She also says he previously ate pasta carbonara containing bacon before the summer holidays.
  • The mother says his no‑pork requirement was recorded with the school and that his photo and dietary note are displayed in the kitchen.
  • The Enquire Learning Trust would not confirm whether pork was removed from menus or if the incidents are being reviewed, citing routine variability in sandwich options due to supply, seasonality and cost.
  • The mother says the episodes have upset her son and left her questioning whether she can trust staff to follow his dietary needs.