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school uniform from one shop only, can the school enforce this really?

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mummag · 10/03/2017 19:27

My Child's school has been having a crackdown on uniform. They've now decided that skirts and trousers can only be bought from one place. The cost will be a lot more than Asda! Just feel its quite wrong actually and wondered if they can really do this. Interested in peoples thoughts.

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mummag · 10/03/2017 21:39

What's wrong with short skirts and skinny fit anything though? What's the actual problem?

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mummag · 10/03/2017 21:37

What's the plimsole troll. I miss all the excitement.

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SavoyCabbage · 10/03/2017 21:07

I thought it was the norm.

Maybe you can do what you like if you are an academy.

(I only came on this thread to see if you were the plimsole troll)

TeenAndTween · 10/03/2017 21:05

Are they fed up with short skirts and skinny trousers by any chance?
I can see why they've done it, but agree it's not really on.

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mummag · 10/03/2017 19:49

Yes its the single supplier for treble the cost that I have an issue with. I will have a good look at that link.

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ActuallyThatsSUPREMECommander · 10/03/2017 19:34

I strongly recommend that you read the DofE guidance on uniform policy and affordability and include a copy with key points highlighted and underlined in your response to the school.

www.education.gov.uk/consultations/downloadableDocs/uniform%20guidance%20-%20final2.doc

meditrina · 10/03/2017 19:33

Yes, it is wrong in the sense that it goes against all good practice about uniform availability and cost.

See this CAB campaign:

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/campaigns/current_campaigns/recent-campaigns/adding-up-campaign/

Schools can enforce uniforms. They should not however be using single supplier uniforms.

It's quite possible the school is getting a share of the profits, which might be why they have made this decision.

amidawsh · 10/03/2017 19:32

yes they can. it's not that unusual