Thoughts on school uniform?

[Twiglett]

I think school uniforms are excellent

inclusive, socially leveling and giving a huge sense of belonging so fostering respect

Brilliant post HMB

Quie interesting, too, that when the school pupils round here voted on whether or not they wanted a uniform a few years ago (up til then, they hadn't worn one), they all voted for uniforms.

I'm in favour of them - kids look smarter, easier to identify those up to no good (grin), and most importantly it's a good leveller.

me too IM hate having to spend loads of money on WORK clothes. Got better things to do with my money. Last place I worked they gave us 1 white shirt and 2 polo shirts (one white one navy) and one nice fitted t shirt (lads got 2 shirts instead) all with the logo on and you could wear them or not as you pleased. I did please and Saved soooo much money

i would like a tabard for work, it's dusty here you know

spidermama if you're as anti-establishment as you make out then why do you not home educate?
your kids would nevber have to wear a uniform and wouldn't have to "conform" to anything.

only what YOU expect them to

good post hmb - I fully support the wearing of uniforms.

and ds1's uniform is really cheap - white polo, grey/black trousers from anywhere (Tesco, BHS, M&S whatever) and a logo'ed sweatshirt - cost £10. That's it.

paolosgirl... same happened here. one of our local secondary schools has not had a uniform for over 20 years.

the pupils recently voted almost unanimously to re-instate it!t advice (but feel free to give) just needed to get it out my head.

got a lot to do with what you mentally connect with the being 'in uniform' really, hasn't it?

Obviously for hmb it's a glamorous Top Gun lifestyle

Can't help it, for me it's 'do you want fries with that?'

Possibly I need to widen my social events...

And what exactly is wrong with working in MacDonalds, or indeed anywhere where you have to wear a uniform???????

A school uniform stops children being bullied for not being......trendy, all schools in my area also do not allow logo bags, coats etc, even high schools for this reason.

Plus should a child manage to escape the school grounds they will be easier to spot in a search.

And it looks smart

well, I was rather hoping dd would aim for something to keep me in the life I'm hoping to become accustomed too... (mind you I'd be a bit unsure if she said she wanted to be a RAF pilot too...)

I think school uniforms are fantastic! Dd's school discourage logos. Her uniform is not expensive - any grey skirt/trousers, a royal blue sweatshirt with logo and white polo shirts, black shoes. No tie or blazer. Dd loves her uniform and it is cheaper than most of her other clothes.

So...a doctor, or police officer, or nurse not any good? Or anyone that chooses an honest days work (but has to wear a uniform)?

Starlover at your animosity. What's that about? Have I said something to offend?

Since you asked, I remain open to the idea of home schooling but have decided against it for the time being as I enjoy being part of, and conributing to, the community in which I and my children live.

I really wish that I could have them at home more though. I think they'd benefit from three or four days a week at home or out and about pursuing their own ideas and interests.

However, it's not an option so I delegate their education, five days a week, to the fine school up the road. It is a fine school, luckily.

no animosity, just curious... you seem so anti-school

i think if i felt that strongly about uniforms etc etc then i would not send my children

umm, paolosgirl, my dd can do any job she chooses too, uniform or not. Personally, however, I'm hoping she doesn't decide to work in MacDonalds for financial, spiritual and sartorial reasons... and, yup, my perceptions of uniforms do give me prejudices, that EXACTLY what I was trying to say...

IMHO School uniforms are deffo brill

DS uniform is a white shirt with tie, sweatshirt and grey trousers

In infants they wear a tie with elastic round the neck

DS loves his uniform as do the other children

When I worked in CANADA as a nanny the girl I looked after, spent soooooo much time and stress over what clothes she should wear and "Absolutely couldn't wear the same outfit in the same week" and it all had to be from the right shops etc etc {really stupid imho}

oh come on phillipa its mad to say that working in Macdonalds is what you think of when you think of uniform

bundle I seriously want a tabard for when I am doing the kids art workshops, one of our artists has one (flowery, fifties one) and it is fabbo

we really need a tongue poking out emoticon.

Seriously, if you say 'in uniform' to me that's exactly what come to mind for me! What about for you?

i am sorry but all grey clothes are clearly WRONG
particularly on small children

I don't know - Richard Gere in an officer and a gentleman tbh

I wouldn't think of macdonalds in a million years.

DS1 has trashed his uniform already, at £9 a sweater or thereabouts I can't afford to replace it until pay day! And his shirts are all stained with school dinners (WHAT do tehy put in that gravy?), and his trousers shredded at the hem. Blinkin things. Why can't they be made more durable????

It definitely says more about me than uniforms - I had to think hard for a full 10 minutes before I thought of any 'posh' uniforms (morning dress, hunting pinks...). I want a more glamorous life!