School Uniform
New school uniform rules to affect up to four million children

New school uniform rules to affect up to four million children

They could be introduced in September 2026 The Department for Education estimates at least four million school pupils are about to be affected by a change to the uniform policy. Per the BBC, the government wants 35% of primary schools and seven in 10 high schools throughout England to reduce the amount of compulsory branded […]

11 months ago

Schoolboy put in isolation because ‘one inch of haircut is too short’

Schoolboy put in isolation because ‘one inch of haircut is too short’

The schoolboy was taken out of his classes in his first week because of his hair A 12-year-old schoolboy was placed in isolation because his new haircut was too short. Jayden Barratt got his hair cut before the start of the new term, with his hair shaved on the back and sides. But his school […]

4 years ago

School boys wear skirts to school in protest of ‘no shorts’ policy

School boys wear skirts to school in protest of ‘no shorts’ policy

A group of school boys who are banned from wearing shorts at school are protesting by rocking up to class in skirts Pupil Adrian Copp, 15, and a few of his mates bought £8 Asda skirts to make a stand against the “outdated uniform policy.” Their school’s rules don’t allow pupils to wear shorts, even […]

5 years ago

Schoolgirl reduced to tears by teacher after being told remove her fake eyelashes

Schoolgirl reduced to tears by teacher after being told remove her fake eyelashes

She was placed in isolation after breaking the school’s uniform rules. A 14-year-old girl’s mother is furious after her daughter was taken out of class because she was wearing fake eyelashes. Angela Jackson says that a teacher at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy reduced her daughter, Chelsea Silk, to tears after detaining her in the toilets […]

5 years ago

Head teacher quits over ‘racist’ uniform policy that prompted student protests

Head teacher quits over ‘racist’ uniform policy that prompted student protests

The rules said that hijabs should not be “too colourful” and banned hairstyles that “block the view of others” The headteacher of a school in London that faced protests and walkouts from students over its uniform policy will be leaving at the end of May. Pimlico Academy faced anger from pupils and their parents earlier […]

5 years ago