I know we have all moaned in the past about school uniforms, whether they are practical, necessary etc. Our school have just issued a new school uniform policy which is basically the same but mentions things such as no coloured scarves to be worn in winter, school jumpers not being necessary etc. One thing is really bugging me. The majority of the uniform has to be brought from one of only 2 suppliers. This is mainly due to the school logo being on the items. But of course this means that with a blazer for example you are paying sometimes £10+ extra than M&S. Most of us put up with this because we have to. They have now stipulated that the only trousers to be worn by girls are the plain black trutex trousers for boys. (This is to avoid the situation of some girls wearing trousers that are too tight or unsuitable material. At the 2 suppliers these trousers start at £17.95 for the smallest size. The ones we need are £19.95! Now at M&S I have found a style that are almost identical to the trutex brand; not tight fitting, not bootcut and in suitable material. They are currently £13 for 2 pairs! I have mentioned this to the governors and they do not accept this and have told me any girl (who chooses to wear trousers) and is found not to be wearing trutex will face a range of punishments starting with detentions and eventually leading to being sent home. I don't know how they plan to enforce this, by daily label checks maybe! I'm sure we all try to encourage our kids to follow the uniform policy but this bit has made me very angry! Also why not coloured scarves, and why do they consider straight skirts with slit at the back circa 1970 smart and practical!!