UK school removes all mirrors from toilets because students ‘won’t stop looking in them’

A secondary school has resorted to drastic measures to stop vain pupils becoming distracted by their own reflections.

Wey Valley Academy in Weymouth has taken the controversial decision to remove all mirrors due to ‘congestion’ in the toilets.

Deciding he has had enough, headteacher Steven Dyer sent an email to parents informing them that mirrors in the toilets had led to ‘behavior issues’.

He wrote: ‘We noticed that the mirrors were contributing to congestion and behavior issues in the toilets, particularly during busy periods.

‘Students were often gathering around the mirrors, which led to delays, overcrowding, and, in some cases, behavior that made the space less comfortable for others.

‘Removing the mirrors is intended to enable us to keep the toilets calmer, safer, and more focused on their intended use.

‘Our priority is always to maintain a safe and positive environment for all, and this change has already made a noticeable improvement.

‘We will continue to review the arrangement and take student feedback into consideration.’

But some parents were left ‘outraged’ by the decision, slamming the removal of all mirrors as ‘out of date’.

One mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said: ‘As a mother of two young girls in the school, I am outraged.

‘One of my daughter’s friends had to remove a piercing and replace it with a clear stud – without a mirror to do this safely.

‘Both boys and girls have so many insecurities and I feel this will just add to ever-growing pressures.

‘When asking my children about this, they both replied that the mirrors have “nothing at all to do with the ongoing issues”.

‘I want my children to be confident and comfortable in their place of learning but this to me seems extremely out of date.’

Another parent said mirrors were not just for checking make-up and hair.

Pupils may have eye issues or other health-related concerns that need looking at, they said.

Metro has approached Wey Valley Academy for comment.

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