Would your school (primary ) accept these shoes?

[MrsBDarcy]

I had to buy these yesterday along with several other parents due to lack of options (3 shops tried) and huge queues at Clarks and unable to get to any other shops. Son's inside insole wore through rendering his current shoes super uncomfortable despite still looking ok. I'm hoping school don't say they're too trainer-ish as I can't afford to buy more and son was asked to make sure he got new shoes at weekend after he wore trainers on Friday. Help me have a polite response ready to say these are what he'll be wearing for a while ?

Sounds crap.

My kids' school would be fine with these - they pay minimal attention to uniform anyway - especially at the moment with availability issues.

Other up their own arse and they'd have a logo up there if they could fit one local academies would probably be having a fit at the thought of them.

Only you know your school.

Yes they'd be fine at the primary my dc went to. They'd also be allowed at DS1s secondary, but not ds2s.

@SpringTides5

Yes it's a state academy primary *@midnightstar66*. All DC are expected to be in shirt, tie, blazer, jumper, smart trousers/skirt, smart socks and smart black school shoes. Both coats and bags must be school logo ones.

Uniform is also expected to be worn properly- top buttons done up, shirts tucked in, blazer and jumper on at all times unless teacher gives permission to remove, shoes polished.

It's great! It helps to ensure a culture or high standards and high expectations. There are very rarely any uniform issues as all parents and DC accept and understand the expectations.

Its not great, it's shit. Poor kids

You have different ideas of 'great' we are able to provide a better standard of lesson where everyone is comfortable and dressed appropriately for the task and that's what's important. The standard of learning not the standard of the knot on your tie.

Mine would be fine - they say kids can wear trainers as long as they are all black.

They would be absolutely fine at the primary school my children went to. Their secondary - maybe not, though they have been a bit less obsessive about uniform rules this year.
But they look like perfectly appropriate footwear for a primary aged child to me.

My office hasn't had a uniform policy for as long as I've worked there, other than the obvious 'no flip flops' (because 5 flights of stairs in a fire and flip flops wouldn't have a good ending) and no offensive slogans. Which frankly is more covered by the while dignity at work thing, cos if you can't say it to your colleague, you probably shouldn't wear it on a tshirt.

OP, those shoes look fine to me, it's clear you've got the closest to 'school' shoes you could and plain black lace up shoes aren't the end of the world

[quote SpringTides5]@midnightstar66

Teachers and staff would not be allowed to wear trainers at the DCs' schools. It's suits for male teachers and smart blouse and jacket or a smart dress for the females.

It's about inculcating a culture of high expectations throughout the school. Allowing staff and DC to turn up dressed for the beach screams low standards and low expectations.[/quote]
No one cares.

Not an issue in any of the schools my dcs have been to. Primary and secondary.

They look both smart and very practical for children who should be running around at break to me. I'm surprised so many primary schools wouldn't accept them.

Yes, it would have.

@SpringTides5

Yes it's a state academy primary *@midnightstar66*. All DC are expected to be in shirt, tie, blazer, jumper, smart trousers/skirt, smart socks and smart black school shoes. Both coats and bags must be school logo ones.

Uniform is also expected to be worn properly- top buttons done up, shirts tucked in, blazer and jumper on at all times unless teacher gives permission to remove, shoes polished.

It's great! It helps to ensure a culture or high standards and high expectations. There are very rarely any uniform issues as all parents and DC accept and understand the expectations.

And how much does all that cost? Do they give grants for struggling families? Secondhand sells?

I'm a big fan of affordable, practical uniform. My DDs are about to start their fourth school. This is their most formal uniform... As it has shirt and tie rather than than polo shirt. Somehow their previous schools have managed to have high expectations without blazers and logos every where. No doubt new school will too. Only item I need to buy from school is a £3 tie.

Yes, that's why Universities have strict uniforms, no one would learn otherwise.
Oh wait...

They would be fine at any of the primary schools I've taught in. My DCs' secondary would prefer more traditional shoes ordinarily but best efforts are appreciated at the moment so I expect a student turning up in those wouldn't be spoken to about them and if they were, it would be to ask for them to be replaced with a traditional shoe once they no longer fit.

It might be worth emailing the school office and class teacher to let them know the shoes weren't what you wanted to buy but that three shoe shops had nothing suitable and after 3 hours, did the best you could with what the school had asked i.e. have him in black footwear for today. Explain that you will replace them with shoes for September or when he outgrows them but that you're not in a financial position that allows you to do so any sooner.

Yes. The dc are outdoors several times a day now as part of their covid policy.

Yes and I think they are fine
I would absolutely hate to have a school where you even have to have a certain coat. Bonkers

They would be fine at my child's primary. To be honest, many of the Clark's ones are quite trainer-like, anyway, I think.

@IHaveBrilloHair

Yes, that's why Universities have strict uniforms, no one would learn otherwise. Oh wait...

Nice one! Very true but in this world of wonderful diversity - some of us attended more traditional universities with strict attire (robes etc) and formal dining requirements. That’s weekly (different frequencies depending on your particular college at university) and not just for matriculation and graduation or particular celebratory events.

Again in the corporate world certain expectations as to behaviour and appearance is normally required. Some workplace environments will be more formal than others as I only wished for more Americanised dress down pre and post pandemic lockdown for in person meetings etc. Ironically lockdown working from home dressed for video conferencing only takes some recalibration on the return back to traditional office and fuller office wear from top to toe! Remember too schools are the foundation stone for personal development and behaviour standards and pride in appropriate appearance is well rewarded when the child develops into a professional in later life as it all starts from home and from a young age.

Definitely not. They look like trainers.

Yes, dd primary school accepts any shoes or trainers as long as they are black.

You look like trainers.

I’ve tried to order from clarks this morning. Nothing in stock in the right size. Dc have wide feet so supermarket/high street shoes no good. So have sent DC hobbling in shoes. If they are too small today after wearing them, I’ll send in trainers. Fluro pink.

Yes, they're fine for primary IMO. Don't buy more if you can't afford to. Our primary is in quite a mixed area in terms of families' financial situations and are very relaxed about uniform.

Unbranded, all black- would be fine here.