A school in Cambridgeshire has been criticised online for its refusal to authorise sick days due to period pain without “related medical information”. Neale-Wade Academy has published a list of terms it will no longer be accepting as explanations for student absence, including ‘ill’, ‘poorly’, ‘unwell’ and, you guessed it, ‘period pains’.
Read MoreWe’ve all been there – you’re caught short on your period at school and you’ve leaked into your underwear. It’s uncomfortable and feels embarrassing. But what if you couldn’t afford menstrual products? What if your school didn’t offer free towels and tampons? And what if you weren’t allowed to leave the classroom to go to the toilet?
Read MoreThe next instalment from our collaboration with Long Story Short is ‘Bare Fruits’ by Courtenay Schembri Gray.
Read MoreCaitlin Jackson shares with us her peice from Long Story Short.
Read MoreIt’s February, and Every Month showed their love by holding the first public Packing Party! It was incredible to see a record number of volunteers, and their loved ones, pile in on the packing. Another month, another 800 packs made.
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