Can schools punish kids for wearing the wrong uniform?

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I saw something about this on Netmums, when I googled it and was also told by someone at the ACE helpline a while back that they can't punish children for breach of uniform policy,

however when I looked at the updated guidance for schools on the DofE website, it says a headteacher can discipline a pupil for breach of uniform policy.

I need to find the bit, if there still is a bit, that says they're not allowed to do this (talking about primary school if it's relevant).

Thankyou anyone who knows about this stuff.

Yes, they can punish me instead if they like!

What do you mean it came back to bite you?

I do take it seriously as I went through hell as a child, and there are aspects of the school system that yes I will rail against now I'm in a position to stand up to them.

I try very hard to chill about most things and to level with the teachers who are after all human. (most of them anyway)

I give respect and I expect it in return, for myself and my child, who tries his hardest.

Soooo yes I do have issues with school but try to moderate them. I will nOT however let them bully my children.

The school has caused us some other issues as well, yes, and I didn't take him out because of some serious issues last year (now mostly sorted) or the sexual harrassment I was subjected to by a staff member. Ds likes the school, and his friends, and I am trying my best not to take him out, as basically it has a lot of good points. I'm just trying to iron out the bad ones. iyswim.

Please don't flame me for that.

I sympathise with those who find themselves allocated a school they did not choose and which therefore has aspects they do not necessarily support.

But you do have to live with the school they've got, and advice to find another isn't going to be helpful in many cases.

Following the uniform policy is a part of just getting on with it and making the best of what you've got.

I know Edith, and we do follow it. They've now agreed to let him wear the shoes. It was their mistake.

I just wanted to find out the best way to tackle their attitude to punishment, really.

Slm- how would you prefer them to deal with repeated lateness? It is incredibly disruptive to the class. Would a fine be better? After all that hits the parent not the child.

Oh yes we had this recently

Was a pita