Hatfield school denies charging pupils for water Onslow St Audrey's School in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, made national headlines over claims that children could not get water without paying for it. The high school said pupils were encouraged to bring a reusable bottle in or buy a disposable cup for 5p. But it provided cups free of charge if a child has no money, the school said. National media reported that parents were angry because pupils were being charged 5p for a cup of water. Acting head teacher Joelle Casotti, said: "Water has always been and continues to be freely available to students of the school." In a statement, ... Continue reading... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-43832083
