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Uniform Policy

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GutsySloth · 14/03/2025 18:24

My child attends a secondary school, and they recently had nail surgery, when she had it they said said she had to wear trainers for at least 6-12 weeks - 6 probably being the estimated time.
Their toe is still heavily bangaged after 3 weeks, so they are currently wearing converse to their school
The school have a problem with these that they are not all black - they are black concerse, with a white sole, and laces. i sent them erlier this week photos of all the trainers and converse they have.
I spoke to the the people who did her nail surgery and they said they would need to wear sandals or trainers.
The school have spoke to me and said they want me to buy a pair of full black trainers over the weekend to comply with uniform policy - where do i stand saying no to this - i dont have the money to buy a pair of trainers for them to wear for 15 school days, and that they wont wear again.

Any ideas or support would be great

thanks

OP posts:
ISeeTheLight · 14/03/2025 18:36

Tell them you're happy for the child to wear black trainers if the school provide these, as you can't afford this for such a short period. They're being ridiculous.

Frowningprovidence · 14/03/2025 18:34

I don't know the official rules, but guidance is uniform shouldn't be costly for parents and schools should bear in mind costs.

xmasdealhunter · 14/03/2025 18:34

Can you get the nail clinic to send an email stating that she needs to wear trainers, and forward it on to the relevant staff? if it's a medical reason then my all of my DC's schools issue an exception card.