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Borrowing uniform from school tomorrow

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BrighleyS · 07/03/2021 17:56

Hi
I'm new and just joined really just to ask advice/Query

Is anyone else having to make their kids borrow uniform from school for the first few days till we can get new stuff.

I realise it was totally irresponsible not to check before tonight. Like ridiculous really!

Anyway, My daughters Skirt, tights etc won't be ready in time etc, Am I unresonable to make her loan spare ones from the school, just for Tomorrow.

Anyone else doing this? If so What are you having to borrow.

I want to prove to her she won't be the only one!

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Original poster
BrighleyS · 07/03/2021 18:21

So hypothetically
She wets herself one day at school... I'm at work so she has to borrow spare clothes from school... how is different.

Should I not let the school give her spare clothes if that had happened

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Muchtoomuchtodo · 07/03/2021 18:22

@DelurkingAJ

I’m gently weeping with laughter at the idea that local supermarkets will magically have stock of the size OP needs in. I spent two weeks last term trying to find grey socks in the next size up for DS1.
It was just a suggestion!

I’m in Wales where non essentials (and school uniform is included in this) have not been sold in supermarkets since we went into lockdown again on 20th December.

Ours aren’t due into school until next week (for 2 days before Easter!) and we our restrictions won’t change until next weekend at the earliest but school have said that they expect normal uniform rules to be adhered to. The return to school isn’t a surprise and we’ve all had chance to plan ahead, even if it might not be the normal way that we do it (online shopping, ordering multiple sizes and returning what doesn’t fit etc).

Op I really hope you get something sorted for your dc.

MissDollyMix · 07/03/2021 18:23

*For all those saying borrow from a friend

How is that any different from what i'm asking???!!*

Because you’re not using up the school’s spares supplies? Because you know where it’s come from and who wore it previously? Some of the spares our school provides tend to be a bit...sketchy? Because you can pick it up tonight and no one else will ever need to be aware?

Anyway, sounds like you’ve already made up your mind.

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purplejungle · 07/03/2021 18:24

Sounds like it might be a bit stressful for her to sort out/ get changed etc at school first thing on her first day back. I'd make do with what you have as previous posters have suggested.

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BrighleyS · 07/03/2021 18:25

@MissDollyMix

*For all those saying borrow from a friend

How is that any different from what i'm asking???!!*

Because you’re not using up the school’s spares supplies? Because you know where it’s come from and who wore it previously? Some of the spares our school provides tend to be a bit...sketchy? Because you can pick it up tonight and no one else will ever need to be aware?

Anyway, sounds like you’ve already made up your mind.

In what way sketchy?
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TheYearOfSmallThings · 07/03/2021 18:25

I don't see how she could have totally grown out of clothes that fit her 2 months ago? And if you've had a reply from the school confirming that they are happy to lend her clothes, surely that must have been received on Friday. Does she attend a fancy private school where uniform must be ordered? That might explain their willingness to help, and the fact you couldn't just pick something up over the weekend.

I just think the first day back after a long break, in a Pandemic, is edgy enough without having to show up in the wrong clothes and then borrow something from a rack of (probably) slightly sad looking retired uniforms.

Livpool · 07/03/2021 18:26

DS' school sent an email said children can wear suitable and comfortable clothes if their uniform no longer fits. Could you do that?

I assume because the uniform shops aren't open at the moment

LemonadeBudget · 07/03/2021 18:26

Well, I think she might be the only one, at her school anyway.

Spares for accidents is common, yes but not turning up to find an outfit. These are strange times though, so...🤷‍♀️

You don't sound like you're particularly bothered though, and it's only for a day or two so just front it out.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 07/03/2021 18:27

How old is she? School are very unlikely to let you in to help get the right size and style sorted, and to help her to get changed, and you probably wouldn’t be keen to go in if you have additional health issues.

Sorting something in advance from a friend sounds by far the best option

NameChangedForThisFeb21 · 07/03/2021 18:27

How old is she?

Do you have an Asda near you? George at Asda near me do next day Click and Collect. If you are Shielded or otherwise Clinically Vulnerable your local authority should be able to help you get someone else to do your shopping for you. This includes collecting school uniform.

I think most people have already sorted uniform out and won’t be relying on school office stocks so please don’t worry that there won’t be enough left for her. I think it’s only a very tiny minority that will be in a similar position and I’m sure School will be accommodating especially if you have health problems that mean you can’t shop in person.

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BrighleyS · 07/03/2021 18:27

I love how people are so nasty and basically saying i'm evil.

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TheOneWithTheBigNose · 07/03/2021 18:28

No one has said you’re evil. Basically or otherwise. People are offering alternative suggestions.

NerrSnerr · 07/03/2021 18:29

@BrighleyS

I love how people are so nasty and basically saying i'm evil.
No one is saying that. People are saying there are better solutions.

Have you asked any friends if they can lend you a skirt?

Dinkydody · 07/03/2021 18:31

Of course it’s okay to borrow a skirt the school has already said they have in her size. It’s really not a big deal 😌 ignore the self righteous and please don’t take their comments to heart.

SplendidSuns1000 · 07/03/2021 18:31

Pwople aren't saying you're evil they're warning you that either the school won't have spare clothes for unprepared students OR if they magically do, they won't fit and your child will look ridiculous for a few days.

Schools very rarely have a wide range of clothing (unless they specifically provide clothing for those who can't afford it) and whatever your child will be given will be from lost property.

How old is she? You'd be better off telling them she doesn't have uniform and sending her in in black leggings or trousers.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 07/03/2021 18:31

@BrighleyS

I love how people are so nasty and basically saying i'm evil.
Who’s been nasty or insinuated that you evil? I think you’ve had some very constructive suggestions.
Crunchymum · 07/03/2021 18:31

@BrighleyS

You don't mention the age of your DD but personally I'd send mine in very plain clothes (or something school colours?) and wait for the new stuff to arrive.

To the PP who ask how a child could grow out of stuff in space of a few months..... mine did. Although we didn't buy new in September as it still fitted him then so technically he's grown in 6 months not 2?

Thankfully I checked their uniforms last week (and measured their feet!) so had time to order what we needed.

Brieminewine · 07/03/2021 18:31

@BrighleyS

I love how people are so nasty and basically saying i'm evil.
Bit of an overreaction. Most are just wondering why you have left it so late to sort your child’s uniform out and a lot of children would find this really embarrassing.
FlibbertyGiblets · 07/03/2021 18:31

Hi new poster, how old is DD and is she likely to have a wee wee accident? Just wondering. Smile

NameChangedForThisFeb21 · 07/03/2021 18:32

I don’t think it’s suggesting you are in any way evil!

Asking a friend is really, really sensible. Someone may have uniform that their child has grown out of and is older or bigger than your child. They’d be glad to see it going to use.

What’s left in school long term is often lost property or a bit shabby or stained. It was quite a common thing in my day to be mortified if you had to borrow anything from the office, usually because people assumed you’d had an accident. I think that’s one reason why people are suggesting it might be better for your child to ask a friend before borrowing spare from school.

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BrighleyS · 07/03/2021 18:32

@Dinkydody

Of course it’s okay to borrow a skirt the school has already said they have in her size. It’s really not a big deal 😌 ignore the self righteous and please don’t take their comments to heart.
At least someone thinks so.

I had asked in advance, thats the point people are missing.

If they couldnt have done we would have tried other options, But that seems to be lost on them

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Brokenchair1 · 07/03/2021 18:33

How old is your DD. I'm not sure secondary would have spares? Likes others have said, how much has she grown in 2 months? You've had some good suggestion eg let hem down. My DD wears generic polo shirt and jumper. Could you fix the skirt and she just wears a plain white t-shirt? You say the tights are fine. I'm sure school would be OK with that.

LemonadeBudget · 07/03/2021 18:34

Not evil, just a bit slack.

NerrSnerr · 07/03/2021 18:34

How far in advance did you know OP? When did you ask them? (Or are they working on a Sunday?)

FlibbertyGiblets · 07/03/2021 18:34

I do think you are being unreasonable expecting a member of staff to be checking emails from parents on a weekend tbh. And then asking them to act on it by 9am tomorrow.

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