To think that switching to polo shirts makes the school uniform look low-rent?

Yes on the bra thing pp. One of the reasons my daughter doesn't wear a white shirt very often any more. Although they do seem generally thinner and worse quality, like everything else in the world.

Our primary has polo shirts, I think it looks good and is much more comfortable. We’ve never had any issues with the collars not sitting right. There’s no need for kids to be in shirts and ties, they’re restrictive and can look messy if not worn right. They’re also bad for many kids with sensory issues. My dd is on the pathway for ASD and ADHD diagnosis and she wouldn’t be able to wear a shirt and tie all day easily.

🤣🤣🤣 that made me laugh

The only person I have seen wear a tie at work lately is the local iffy estate agent.

I work in architecture and civil engineering and nobody wears a tie ☺️

Oops forgot to add that our official corporate uniform is a polo shirt. I love wearing mine!

My daughter loves a smart white shirt but honestly she still comes home filthy, especially in the summer, so polos work better. She wears a polo and trainers to school and is comfortable and can play comfortably. Much better than a stiff shirt and shoes for kids.

Actually the prep school that the Rees Mogg children attended/attend has polo shirts and cravat for smart occasions. Not a formal shirt and tie in sight!!

Considering the cost of housing 'low rent' is something to aspire to.

Chill @Byetoshirts, everyone still knows your a snob.

Who cares how it looks? It's more comfortable for the kids and is a good compromise.

This is the kind of nonsense I can't stand.

My DC are annoyed as they enjoy looking smart at school.
I associate polos in school uniform with young children and others who struggle with buttons and spilling stuff on themselves
You sound an awful snob and an ignorant one at that.
Millions of workplaces have polos, children do not need a tie, have you birthed little Rhys Mogg boys?

I understand the point you’re making but it’s not a hill I’d die on. I’m happy for primary uniform to be joggers, polo shirts and sweatshirts. Local prep school, primary wear sports kit 3 days a week. Never given it second thought!

Yabu. All schools (primary AND secondary) should swap to practical , warm and comfortable uniform.
Trainers, maybe jeans or joggers and polo and hoodie.
I don't know why they insist on some outdated idea of 1980's office wear. My teen couldn't cope with the feel of the suit uniform and it contributed to her missing months of school.

I don't understand why they can't just say there's a school jumper you can buy but it's optional and otherwise just normal clothes. Primary kids don't need to be gussied up in uncomfy starched shirts and uniforms. They need to be able to run about and feel free and comfortable.

I think that's the case in most schools no matter what they wear. The weather is better. Energy levels are higher and everything is a lot more 'outdoorsy'.

Everyone's in a more comfortable position after settling in for the first term and a half.

It's much more comfortable to run around playing footie and other sports during lunch and break in a polo than a regular shirt and tie.

“Low rent”?? You don’t want your kids sssociating with trailer trash? Could you BE any more of a snob?

So much easier.

In the city I live in, the primary schoolsvwhich send a higher proportion of children to Gramnar school all have polo shirt uniforms. The three that have shirts and ties are all bottom of the pile in terms of SATS and have very few children qualify for Grammar. I think the Academy trusts know there is a snob factor in shirts and ties so try to attract parents who will want that look. However it clearly is not working. It's also interesting that two of the three prep schools also have polo shirts as uniform. I was a bit surprised but talking to a teacher of one of the schools she said it made it so much easier and quicker for the kids to change for PE so they got more time actually playing and even better quick changed again so back to lessons. White shirts can also look very grey after a bit and Y6 girls who are starting puberty get very sensitive about their bra showing under a thin white shirt. A polo shirt provides much better cover.

Quite a snobby term, low rent. I prefer polo shirts at primary. Much better for running around outside in than a shirt and tie.

Polo shirts look just as smart if they are washed and ironed properly.

Children will get used to wearing a more formal uniform in secondary school very quickly so that's a non issue.

Badly washed, creased shirts look awful too and I've seen that plenty of times.

As long as hygiene is up to scratch. Clothes fit well, are washed and ironed properly, brushed hair, clean shoes then it's easy to look smart.

I think polos are fine, I think white is a poor choice though as it’s hard to keep them looking good.

I think all children’s uniforms, at secondary too, even more so, should be unisex PE type uniforms. Ie, a type of t-shirt, jogging bottoms, zip up jacket/hoody and trainers. No too tight trousers, no skirts, no ties, no blazers.

As long as they aren’t white polo shirts which do seem to go grey quickly, I think polo shirts are a much better option! Hated the switch from polos to shirt and tie for DD - she will never wear a tie again in her life (unless early 2000s grunge style makes a return!)
School uniform is a desperately old fashioned concept in need of an overhaul, sounds like your school have made a good start

I had to wear a blazer, shirt and tie at my secondary and I always found it bizarre because women (unless they are cabin crew) did not wear ties to the office and the blazers were unisex so no darts in them or room for breasts at all. We were allowed to wear a cardigan or jumper in years 10 and 11 at which point the girls could finally buy something that actually fit.

This is correlation, not causation. Students are more settled by spring and start tearing around outside and using the field as soon as it’s nice.