# Outrage after primary school bans popular playground game TIG in move blasted as a ‘farce’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/outrage-after-primary-school-bans-popular-playground-game-tig-in-move-blasted-as-a-farce/
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:12:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T19:21:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16272665/Outrage-primary-school-bans-popular-playground-game-TIG-blasted-farce.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Bearsden Primary has paused tig for pupils in Primary 4 to 7.
- The school says rough play has caused injuries.
- Pupils and teachers will agree safer rules over two to three weeks.

## Summary

Bearsden Primary School in East Dunbartonshire has temporarily stopped pupils in Primary 4 to 7 from playing tig after reports that rough play had caused injuries. The head teacher says the pause will give staff and pupils time to agree rules for safer play, while younger children can continue playing.

The restriction is due to last two to three weeks. A parent criticised the school for penalising everyone for the behaviour of a few, and Scottish Conservative education spokeswoman Meghan Gallacher called the move absurd. The council’s chief education officer said the school acted to protect pupils’ safety and wellbeing.

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