By Ed Riley For Mailonline
Published: 13:10 BST, 13 June 2019 | Updated: 16:48 BST, 13 June 2019
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A teenager has been sent home from school after getting a small transparent earring that her father claims stops her agonising migraines.
Bobbiemay Smith, 14, of Leeds, West Yorkshire, has been told by teachers that she can't go back to regular classes until the stud is taken out.
Her father Geoff Smith, 49, claims the earring is essential and Bobbiemay hasn't had a migraine since getting the piercing five weeks ago.
The so-called Daith piercings see a small hole created in the innermost cartilage fold of the ear in an attempt to replicate acupuncture.
Bobbiemay Smith (pictured) has been told by teachers that she can't go back to regular classes until the stud is taken out
The so-called Daith piercings see a small hole created in the innermost cartilage fold of the ear in an attempt to replicate acupuncture
It is argued that some ear piercings stimulate nerves under the skin and muscle tissues, thereby producing pain-relieving substances, such as endorphins.
Although the practice isn't universally recognised by medical professionals, Mr Smith said it has worked for his daughter.
Mr Smith said the piece of jewellery is not a fashion statement and that he bought the smallest, most inconspicuous stud he could to avoid it being an issue at school.
Officials at Cockburn John Charles Academy in Leeds where Bobbiemay is a student, says she can return to school if she removes the earring.
Mr Smith said: 'What the school are saying is absolutely ridiculous.
'It's awful for a school to deprive a child of their education for something so minor.
Her father Geoff Smith (left, with Bobbiemay) claims the earring is essential and Bobbiemay (right) hasn't had a migraine since getting the piercing five weeks ago
'We tried everything to stop Bobbiemay's migraines - she can be in agonising pain for a week at a time with them.
'But she hasn't had one since getting the piercing five weeks ago. The piercing is working, it's not coming out.'
He added: 'Bobbiemay was doing really well at that school so that's where I want her to go back to.
Visible facial, tongue and body piercings and other items of jewellery (ie rings) are NOT permitted. Covering of plasters will not be acceptable.
No excessive make up/false eyelashes
No Caps, hats, coats, jackets and hoodies
No Non uniform tops and jumpers
Students arriving with nail varnish, false nails, acrylics will instantly be referred to seculsion.
Only natural nails are permissable.
No coloured socks (only plain black socks).
Only plain back leather type shoes are acceptable without logos.
Pumps of any other inappropriate footwear are not permissable.
Chelsea/ankle boot and boots that are visible either outside or inside trousers will lead to seclusion.
Inappropriate clothing accessories, headbands etc will be confiscated.
'She's missed a lot of school now and it's not fair. She's an intelligent child and they have had no other issues with her until now.
'I'm going to protest their decision.'
Mr Smith claims he was told by a teacher that the piercing is 'inappropriate'.
They said Bobbiemay could go back to school with the
