Cheap School Uniform Discussion

euronorris

jamespir wrote: »

so wearing trousers/skirts and shirts is vague is it

It would be if that was the only information provided.

The school should stipulate the colour of the items and any logo's that need to be present. They should also stipulate, if they deem it necessary, that shirts should be tucked into trousers, skirts etc, what types of shoes are acceptable (and whether they can have heels or not), jewellery is another one, hair colour, haircuts etc etc

The list goes on and on. And, if schools want the children to follow such rules, then they should be clearly set out and applied to every child.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Might be best to check the uniform code as published on the school website, as it may have changed slightly without you noticing. If it isn't published, then perhaps a few words with the Head Teacher asking for clarification of the uniform policy in the the school newsletter would be more pleasant for your children than being sent to school standing out like sore thumbs? After all, it is their being singled out that appears to be bothering you, so making them stand out even more can't make them feel better, can it?

gingin_2

Why not go to the governors and ask if they can send out a reminder for both parents and staff, of the uniform policy and perhaps construct an updated, concise list to be included on the school website (if available) and in the school brochure/ welcome booklet.

Just explain that you are confused and you suspect the staff are confused and that clarification might be helpful for everyone.

Edited to add :- as Jojo said, lol

mrcow

alexandrajj wrote: »

T is a normal state primary with years reception to year 6. Their dress code is quite vague with very few items specifically frowned upon. However it seems to be being interpreted by staff in specific ways. None of my children wear the "unacceptable" items -ever. These staff are picking at what they are wearing repeatedly although we are not breaking the (vague) rules. What they are saying they must wear is OTT. However other kids are wearing the "frowned upon" items & don't seem to be pulled up about it.

Feel like throwing my dummy out of the pram & sending all mine in non-uniform (if uniform is unenforcable) because I'm sick of mine being pulled up on things when they are following the (vague) rules.

You're going about this the wrong way.

The best way to deal with any issue like this (if you think that a teacher is inappropriately taking something out on a child) is to make an appointment with said teacher and tell them to their face - not in an antagonistic way - but in a way that says, "Deal with me, I'm the adult responsible here and if you've got something to say, tell me - and we'll get it sorted".

There is no need for any over the top reactions - you'll only end up making an exhibition of your kids (and a fool of yourself). Pick your fights carefully - as always.

Ask the teacher to spell out exactly what the problem is and tell them that you want it resolved. If your children are wearing something that they shouldn't be, it's quite easy to fix.

How do you know btw that the other transgressions are being ignored? For all you know, they are not.

[Deleted User]

Many years ago I had a similar problem. Rules were vague and my childrne were in home made jumpers (correct colour) not the optional(!) bought sweatshsirts. My daughter said that whilst other children got away with trainers (against the rules) she was picked up for the jumper. My daughter is a smart kid and said the teachers only spoke to the children whose parents they thought might pay attention and they never spoke to children who had more "difficult" parents. I just kept them in the jumpers but it depends if it upsets your children.

KimYeovil

alexandrajj wrote: »

I do hope this is Tongue in cheek.

No, it is not tongue in cheek. All decent parents want their children to wear the uniform. Only bad parents or extremist weirdos dispute this. You sound like a politician. Just because something 'conforms with the guidelines' does not mean it is the correct thing to do. And if you are being targetted (where you think others are not) perhaps that is because they believe you are a decent person who should be an exemplar and are worth the effort.

shellsuit

I'm positive I have read that a infant/primary/junior school cannot enforce a rule so that children must a uniform, but they ask for children to wear one because it is in the best interests of all parties concerned.

Or maybe that was written in the school info I received for the children when they were little?

Different matter when they get to high school though.

delain

I was put on 'uniform report' in secondary school once because I forgot to put my tie on and went to school without it one day seriously, at the end of every lesson a teacher had to sign a card to say that I was appropriately dressed.

What did they think I was going to do, shed my uniform bit by bit and go home in the nude?!

sorry that was OT, you just reminded me by talking about secondary school uniforms.

mrcow

delain wrote: »

I was put on 'uniform report' in secondary school once because I forgot to put my tie on and went to school without it one day seriously, at the end of every lesson a teacher had to sign a card to say that I was appropriately dressed.

What did they think I was going to do, shed my uniform bit by bit and go home in the nude?!

It's far more likely that they were showing you and the other students in your class in a very graphic way that school rules apply to everyone and if you flout them (either deliberately or through carelessness), there are consequences.

As an effective punishment, it worked didn't it? The fact that you are still talking about it now proves that. I bet you moaned non stop to the other pupils in your class too - again, reinforcing to others that rule braking and non compliance of uniform wearing (even if it's something as simple as a tie) has consequences.

Pain in the **** punishments are often quite effective for many reasons

shellsuit

My son had his PE shorts taken from the changing room once and reported it to the PE teacher.

He had PE the next day.

The same PE teacher gave him a detention for not having his shorts.

Go figure?! (That was before he had his socks and school trousers nicked one day but that's another story)

If a child is going to miss PE because they are ill or injured, they still have to take a full school PE kit in with them. (Great for kids on crutches or in pain)

And it is compulsary for girls to have football boots. My daughter wore hers 3 times. I won't be buying them ever again for her. (They change what sport they do quite often)

They HAVE to have a school bag embroidered with their name and class and you can only buy them in one place. There are 3 choices to choose from. The back packs handles come apart. The satchels plastic fastener broke. The gym bag is as cheap and nasty as you can get and has a rubber coating which comes off in the wash.

Plus, I don't agree with children walking to and from school with their names on their bags for all to see, so I won't be buying them ever again either.

I love school's rules I do