Uniform thread update.. MP meeting tomorrow

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Hi

I've had a long running thread about my dd's school not allowing girls to wear trousers as part of uniform.. Can't link as on phone. Anyway, all attempts to get school to change policy have failed and due to dd crying with the cold last week we got her a Dr note and she is now wearing trousers.

I still want this ridiculous rule changed though. I have a meeting with my MO tomorrow to try and get his support and to float the idea that it should be illegal for schools to discriminate in this manner as it is in employment situations.

Anyway, any tips for me ahead of the meeting? I've hardly slept al week and am far from feeing at the top of my game

Yes state primary, Roman Catholic

Good luck. It used to drive me nuts when I was a kid and I can't believe how it's still continuing.

Good luck Fish. Give em hell!

I'm trying! The head, who is the biggest problem, is retiring at Easter. The woman brings out the worst in me. Women holding back women... I may yet go mad

Good luck Fish and well done for making a stand.

Good luck! Hope you get somewhere with this, it's ridiculous.

OP I'm 100% behind your aim. Sorry tights give your DD thrush.

OP, the school's conduct is already unlawful under the Equality Act. This prevents sex discrimination in schools (and the policy you describe is unlawful direct discrimination on the ground of sex). You might want to look at the Equality and Human Rights Commission's guidance for schools (on their website).

Good luck

Good luck Fish !

I'm amazed that a school is still allowed to have this policy. I hope the OP is successful in ending this stupid rule.

Agree with printscreen - my state school back in 90's girls could wear trousers. I think our school was good as you just needed dark shoes, black trousers, smart shirts and the only things you had to buy specifically were the school jumpers and ties.

Has there been some roll back?

I think it's always been common in religious schools. At my Catholic school only Muslim girls were allowed to wear trousers.

Am nervous

Good luck, Fish! Can't believe you're having to do this, but great that you are.

He is going to write to minister for education and head of the Catholic Church in England and ask them to get involved

Is that good? You seem happy? He is certainly taking it up a level or two or more,.. wow.

It's not as gung-ho as I would have liked but it's a lot better than nothing..

Yeah. I wished he'd just get on the phone with the head and get it sorted. But I guess it being a state school it would make sense that it should be taken care of by the DfE. But.. slow wheels, election coming up, department chaotic (is it? It seems like it is anyway).. not the most efficient for your daughter and other girls now.
Church may be quicker but then again, ...
Hm.

Sorry I should have made it clear, he wrote to the head and the board months ago to no avail. He said it seems pointless to waste more paper so would step it up a level

Ah I see. Gosh they are a stubborn lot arent't they. Good that you are too!

OP glad the MP is doing something.

Well done Fish! So happy you are seeing this though.

Well done Fish!

Primary school Scotland in the 1980s we (boys) had to wear shorts all year round...at least it's a bit more equal. However, yes it is silly that girls don't have a choice.