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Question for teachers - why do schools enforce uniform policies so strictly?

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justanotherdaduser · 28/02/2023 17:29

Partly inspired by the thread below, but partly also triggered by y7 DD's experience in senior school, I was wondering why senior schools go to such lengths to stamp out minor uniform transgressions?

I don't think for a second that schools are stupid or are just tyrannical for the sake of it, so there must be some thinking behind this? Maybe slovenly uniform affects outcomes? Does it? Schools like Michaela talk a lot about smart appearance. Is that an end in itself or is there an impact on learning too?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/secondary/4751506-school-skirts-why-is-it-such-an-issue

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overjean · 28/02/2023 19:15

@UWhatNow that argument is always trotted out but my kids go to a no uniform school and as far as i can see that's not a problem. Plus kids can dress for the weather which i think is so sensible rather than wearing the same outfit in June as January

UWhatNow · 28/02/2023 19:11

because nothing exposes the disadvantaged kids more than the swinging dicks coming in in the latest Airforce trainers, fade haircuts and Canada Goose jackets. If there is a level playing field on clothing then everyone is (theoretically) equal.

TeenDivided · 28/02/2023 19:07

DD's old headmaster said to the effect of 'if the kids can rebel a bit about school uniform, it keeps them happy so they don't need to rebel on other school rules'. Her school did not go OTT on enforcing uniform rules.