To aka what you think to this change of school uniform??

[HappyDaze1997]

Just curious.

My Dc primary school have announced that they’ll be changing the school uniform from September. From white polos to royal blue. With leggings, shorts, or black leggings. With plain black trainers.and their usual school jumper / Cardigan which is also royal blue . It’s for everyday of the week.. it’s to fit in with their out door play etc. lots of parents annoyed as they’ve already bought new school uniform ahead of time before it was announced.

Sorry typo in title. Ask*

And again, *black leggings, shorts or joggers.

They should have announced this earlier and allow for a transition period where children wear the old uniform until they grow out of it. I wouldn't be replacing the uniform until my child was ready for the next size.

It’s something they should phase in. And have a school year where both T-shirt colours are allowed. People will always be buying ahead whatever the time of year so that’s always a problem.

That's ridiculously short notice.

My local primary phased in their uniform change slowly so for a crossover period, kids still wore their white polo shirts.

But they were told months before they broke up for Summer.

But the change from white polo shirts to red looked much better, as white tops don't tend to stay that colour for long.

They should have given longer notice/a transition period but I'd be much happier with coloured polo shirts than white for primary. White always end up looking grubby and it's a hassle separating them to wash.

That’s true. Will save money on buying white polos. I guess it’s less smart with the trainers but comfort is important and they do a lot of outdoor play/learning. But my DD likes the summer dresses and they won’t be wearing them anymore either

Should be phased in, and if the school is sensible, it will be.

A change of uniform at our secondary school, with black sweatshirts no longer available, the policy allowed any existing black sweatshirts to be worn instead of the royal blue ones. Kids were then desperately holding on to moth-eaten black sweatshirts because of the kudos that went with them.

Honestly? Sounds chavvy.

Leggings?!!

It's a bit late notice but I love it. Kids learn better when they're comfy and can play and run around much easier in more casual clothing,

Nothing looks smart with leggings and shorts! It’s odd and too casual. Are the boys wearing leggings? My DDs just wore them for dance. Thank God some schools still have a traditional uniform for girls! Who wears shorts as uniform? My DDs didn’t except for pe. Why cannot girls wear skirts and dresses? My DDs didn’t want to look like female footballers every day. Yes, I’d be cross at the change.

The shorts my boys wore were just like the normal school trousers but..short, so still looked smart with a crease ironed down the front.
the shorts I’m imagining that are equivalent to leggings or joggers are shorter versions of either, none of which sounds very smart for school.
Can you not get gingham shorts in what ever colour your school wears?
have you asked if dresses and skirts are allowed?
If not that’s pretty poor form.

What a ridiculous comment. Why are we still using the awful classist term “chavvy”? Are you always this judgmental about children?

I really dislike uniform, especially at primary, but if they’re going to have one…

I prefer the dark polo to a white one at that age.
I like the choice of bottoms, though think there should be a skirt in there too.
Glad they allow trainers but don’t think they should be compulsory, they are not great for everyone.

So, it seems better than most uniforms.

However, the way it’s been brought in, if there’s no transition period, is terrible. And possibly unlawful. Schools are required to consider the cost burden of uniform on parents.

If it’s upsetting you, you could ask to see the minutes of the governing board (or equivalent) meetings when they considered the new uniform policy and how they considered the impact on parents. If they’re failed to do so, you could challenge the policy on these grounds, put in a complaints and ask for a transition period.

If you’re more bothered about the lack of dresses, you could also challenge the policy on the basis it discriminates against girls by failing to allow a common type of clothing for them and forcing them to conform to clothing which boys are more familiar and comfortable with (especially once menstruation starts - skirts are often considered a bit log a lifesaver by girls self conscious about pads), or something. But I think that’s more of a stretch.

It's a bit short notice. Have they said that the old uniform can be worn for a transitional period?
I'd prefer dark polos over white and if they do a lot of their learning outside, trainers make sense (DS has waterproof ones for outdoor PE, for example).
The leggings are a bit odd. Can they wear a skirt or dress on top, perhaps?

DS's school doesn't have uniform and he tends to wear trainers, jeans/shorts and a tshirt. I personally wouldn't send a child to school in joggers if they are over the age of about 4 or 5 but that might be a cultural thing. It's something kindergarten kids wear here.

Dd doesn't like wearing leggings or shorts as she finds them less comfy than a dress or skirt. It's never stopped her running about and doing anything active she wants to. I do think that uniform sounds a bit lazy and naff to be honest.

I wouldn't have fancied finding kwghings that were long enough and didn't fall down round dS1's waist.
Pretty restrictive bottom half choices, and very late notice.

Short notice but how refreshing to see a school adopting a sensible uniform.

Sounds like a more sensible uniform for primary.

But more notice needed. And maybe allow white polos for a bit.

Darker tops makes sense.
Leggings, not so sure, joggers maybe.

Trainers, sorry not a fan. Lots of them just aren't going to keep kids feet dry.
DH & I were out with kids today, we both came home with dry feet, kids feet were soaking, absolutely soaking, all in trainers - i can only guess we walked round the puddles - kids went through them.

As long as it's phased in it's fine.
I wish all schools (including secondary) would do this. Would be more weather appropriate and work for children with sensory needs.

The uniform is practical.

The notice is too late and needs a transition year to avoid wastage.

All changes in uniform should be phased in with a minimum 5 year transition period where both uniforms are accepted.

It's not just about the people who have just bought new things. As the middle child of 3 I was only allowed the next size up of uniform items when my older sister got the new item and gave me the smaller one, and my previous one went to my younger sister. Our school also had a thriving 2nd hand shop and when you bought a blazer new it was on the understanding that you'd get between a third and a half of that money back when the child grew out of it. The school had announced a uniform change 2 years before I joined but the old uniforms were still allowed and still being sold in the 2nd hand shop. The 2nd hand shop stopped handling the old uniform 3 years later after it had been 5 years since the change, but it was another 2 years before the school stopped allowing old uniforms to be worn.

When DDs were at Primary they had the shirt and tie uniform.
Except PE days... black shorts, white tshirt.
And Outdoor learning day... again black shorts, white r tshirt.
And sports clubs days. Pe kit again...

Some kids ended up wearing white tshirt and black shorts 4 days a week. All of them at least 2. I seriously wondered why the school just didn't ditch the shirts and ties and do what the OP school is doing!!