A school in Swansea is considering tagging its pupils because of a shortage of assistants who can supervise lunch breaks.

The idea is for children at Lonlas Primary to wear the tags all day, with a buzzer sounding if they leave.

The shortage of assistants has been put down to low pay and unfavourable working hours.

Sara Reid, the Deputy Children’s Commissioner for Wales, said she was concerned by the plans.

“I understand that schools need to worry about the safety of the children but we are concerned about the effect this is having on the human rights of children,” she said.

“There is a need to supervise we know and to make sure that the children are safe.”

Link: BBC NEWS | Wales | South West Wales | School looking at pupil tagging.