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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Its that time of the year where most parents are paying out for uniforms for the next school year. Ive just checked and think i went over board.. whoops

I remember when i was a pupil we had an English assignment to write a for and against paper about them.

Plus points for them were that we were all looking the same, it was formal, punctual, gave us a sense of community and belonging, took away the stigma of not being able to afford branded names. Easily identifiable as a student when out and about.

Against points were expense..

What are your _iews on them?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

School uniform now is cheaper than ever! ...much less expensive than designer labels ...I can't think of one negative thing to say about school uniforms to be honest xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst "

this was secondary school - primary could do the whole thing for precious little

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst "

Think thats the bit im personally struggling with.. that my child who is growing really fast who does PE just once a week for an hour has to have a long sleeve rugby style shirt which will cost me £18..

My logic is why couldnt they just wear the normal short sleeve PE top £13.50 and if its cold wear their school jumper over it or heaven forbid.. a coat

Do the schools financially benefit from the parents buying uniform i wonder

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

this was secondary school - primary could do the whole thing for precious little"

Yeah not looking forward to secondary school as its Blazers..

However all uniform at my daughters primary according to them needs a logo on it.

polo shirts £6

jumpers £9

short sleeve pe top £13.50

long sleeve pe top £18

school fleece £15

i have been sneaky and bought plain polo shirts for days its cold and unlikely she would remove her jumper :D

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

this was secondary school - primary could do the whole thing for precious little

Yeah not looking forward to secondary school as its Blazers..

However all uniform at my daughters primary according to them needs a logo on it.

polo shirts £6

jumpers £9

short sleeve pe top £13.50

long sleeve pe top £18

school fleece £15

i have been sneaky and bought plain polo shirts for days its cold and unlikely she would remove her jumper :D

id say that was excessive for primary - what sort of pe do they do that requires 2 types of top - ours just had a sweatshirt with logo on the rest was basics

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

this was secondary school - primary could do the whole thing for precious little

Yeah not looking forward to secondary school as its Blazers..

However all uniform at my daughters primary according to them needs a logo on it.

polo shirts £6

jumpers £9

short sleeve pe top £13.50

long sleeve pe top £18

school fleece £15

i have been sneaky and bought plain polo shirts for days its cold and unlikely she would remove her jumper :D

id say that was excessive for primary - what sort of pe do they do that requires 2 types of top - ours just had a sweatshirt with logo on the rest was basics "

the PE kit wasnt compulsory in year one but it is for this academic year and above..

Im not entirely sure of the PE curriculum.. her sports day was still assault course and egg & spoon race..

im not holding my breath she'll be entering the 2020 olympic's mind haha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mine is moving up to secondary school this year so it's a complete new uniform with school logo on everything including the polo shirts, which makes everything that little bit more expensive ..,

I've been buying a few things every week and preying he doesn't have a growth spurt before the end of the holidays

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Mine is moving up to secondary school this year so it's a complete new uniform with school logo on everything including the polo shirts, which makes everything that little bit more expensive ..,

I've been buying a few things every week and preying he doesn't have a growth spurt before the end of the holidays

Fingers crossed for you.. i do buy a bit bigger but cant predict growth spurts..

only thing i've not bought yet are new school shoes.

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

Can't say I've found it expensive my twins start in September they've got a full set of uniform for all seasons and it's cost me £30 for all. The most expensive individual thing will be the shoes as I'm going to clarks for them properly measured and want a good hard wearing pair for each of them

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By *iamondjoeMan over a year ago

Glastonbury

School - that place where they try to beat all traces of individuality out of you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Pros: doesn't identify you as a particular group i.e goths, emo, nerd, mainstream ect. So avoids bullying to some extent

Helps prepare you in thinking that formal dress for when you are at work or in an inter_iew (seen to many people turn up in joggers)

Cons: Does not promote individuality

Helps people identify the school you are in so they know where to target (darker one there but true)

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Can't say I've found it expensive my twins start in September they've got a full set of uniform for all seasons and it's cost me £30 for all. The most expensive individual thing will be the shoes as I'm going to clarks for them properly measured and want a good hard wearing pair for each of them "

Thats amazing! I need to move schools haha

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Pros: doesn't identify you as a particular group i.e goths, emo, nerd, mainstream ect. So avoids bullying to some extent

Helps prepare you in thinking that formal dress for when you are at work or in an inter_iew (seen to many people turn up in joggers)

Cons: Does not promote individuality

Helps people identify the school you are in so they know where to target (darker one there but true)"

again that last point you made did cross my mind also..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ours can get pricey as our son suffers with sever eczema.

So all those brilliant wonderful non iron trousers, school pe shorts, even some of the school logo jumpers are a no no.

A lot contain high polyester and or Teflon % which is a eczema suffers worst nightmare.

Everything has to be 100% cotton.

I'm dreading if our son doesn't grow out of it when he's at secondary /high school age with the likes of blazers etc.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Pros: doesn't identify you as a particular group i.e goths, emo, nerd, mainstream ect. So avoids bullying to some extent

Helps prepare you in thinking that formal dress for when you are at work or in an inter_iew (seen to many people turn up in joggers)

Cons: Does not promote individuality

Helps people identify the school you are in so they know where to target (darker one there but true)

again that last point you made did cross my mind also.. "

Also a con is if you go to a really strict school, like I did, they do not allow boys to wear shorts (we did ask. Was in a heatwave and we were suffering yet the girls could wear skirts). The only shorts they said we could wear were those trouser shorts that are quite short. So a lot of boys just turned up wearing skirts

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think it should be government run with prices at a low and selling them at cost.

My 3 kids left school 5/6 years ago now so not up to scratch with the prices but it was rising and raising throughout their years at school.

As for wearing them then yes I think it's a good idea. Everyone's the same. Especially with they kids get mugged now for say trainers and stuff.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Ours can get pricey as our son suffers with sever eczema.

So all those brilliant wonderful non iron trousers, school pe shorts, even some of the school logo jumpers are a no no.

A lot contain high polyester and or Teflon % which is a eczema suffers worst nightmare.

Everything has to be 100% cotton.

I'm dreading if our son doesn't grow out of it when he's at secondary /high school age with the likes of blazers etc.

gosh cant be pleasant for him.. my nipper had it as a baby and thankfully grew out of it. Pure potions is a skin salve and did miracles for her

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ours can get pricey as our son suffers with sever eczema.

So all those brilliant wonderful non iron trousers, school pe shorts, even some of the school logo jumpers are a no no.

A lot contain high polyester and or Teflon % which is a eczema suffers worst nightmare.

Everything has to be 100% cotton.

I'm dreading if our son doesn't grow out of it when he's at secondary /high school age with the likes of blazers etc.

gosh cant be pleasant for him.. my nipper had it as a baby and thankfully grew out of it. Pure potions is a skin salve and did miracles for her "

Lush does a fantastic balm for eczema that i highly reccomend

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Ours can get pricey as our son suffers with sever eczema.

So all those brilliant wonderful non iron trousers, school pe shorts, even some of the school logo jumpers are a no no.

A lot contain high polyester and or Teflon % which is a eczema suffers worst nightmare.

Everything has to be 100% cotton.

I'm dreading if our son doesn't grow out of it when he's at secondary /high school age with the likes of blazers etc.

gosh cant be pleasant for him.. my nipper had it as a baby and thankfully grew out of it. Pure potions is a skin salve and did miracles for her "

I'll take a look at this. Thanks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely"

They didn't count it. But now there is a law stating that boys may wear skirts to school if they wish to, as they are making it easier for Transgender girls

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely

They didn't count it. But now there is a law stating that boys may wear skirts to school if they wish to, as they are making it easier for Transgender girls"

Think it should just be a list of uniform that is acceptable and providing its on the list ,, anyone could wear it..

Its good that times are changing to allow for individuality in young people who are going through challenging times with emotions.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely

They didn't count it. But now there is a law stating that boys may wear skirts to school if they wish to, as they are making it easier for Transgender girls

Think it should just be a list of uniform that is acceptable and providing its on the list ,, anyone could wear it..

Its good that times are changing to allow for individuality in young people who are going through challenging times with emotions. "

Agreed. However, we werent even allowed to have facial hair in my school as it went against the uniform code. I never got in trouble though. They only told the people with fuzzy bumfluff to shave

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

In our children's primary school, long time ago now, when you grew out of your uniform you handed it back to the school.

Then at the beginning of the school year you could turn up and for a vole notary donation you could pick what you wanted.

Worked brilliantly sepia lily for the more expensive items like PE kit.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"In our children's primary school, long time ago now, when you grew out of your uniform you handed it back to the school.

Then at the beginning of the school year you could turn up and for a vole notary donation you could pick what you wanted.

Worked brilliantly sepia lily for the more expensive items like PE kit. "

Blimey , I'm not hat d*unk already am I ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"In our children's primary school, long time ago now, when you grew out of your uniform you handed it back to the school.

Then at the beginning of the school year you could turn up and for a vole notary donation you could pick what you wanted.

Worked brilliantly sepia lily for the more expensive items like PE kit.

Blimey , I'm not hat d*unk already am I ? "

lol after reading Evie's posts for a few years on here now i think i just automatically correct typo's

I knew what you meant perfectly :D

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My daughter starts school in September. The school insist everything has to be purchased from them so has the logo on. Their jumpers are 14 quid each. 7quid for polo shirts, pe kit of shorts joggers t shirt and jumper 34quid. Book bag, pe bag, cap, over 120quid to then still have skirts/trouser's shoes and coat to buy, when she's likely to grow out of it by the end of spring term. I've got the jumper's from sainsburyschool that are a pack of 2 for a fiver. They tried telling me I could buy things from the second hand sale, told them I probably will later in the yr if things need replacing, but I'd rather she started school in brand new than seconds, and I'd get the logo'd ones if they were affordable.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Agreed. However, we werent even allowed to have facial hair in my school as it went against the uniform code. I never got in trouble though. They only told the people with fuzzy bumfluff to shave

Having a girl of primary school age im not sure what the policy of facial hair is HAHA

However i do think it would be unfortunate in secondary schools that young men werent allowed it. Providing they had a neat presentable appearence would it truly matter?

They have had a crack down on make up and brightly coloured hair dyes though

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

In all honesty, I am glad of the university course I am on because we are encouraged not to wear anything nice. Mainly because we might destroy them with latex or whatever

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have 2 girls aged 3 and 5.

Full uniforms x2 = £95

Laptop for the eldest as she is starting year one £300 (has to be bought from the school as it has special software) whatever happened to books and pens?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

And thats each for the uniforms

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My daughter starts school in September. The school insist everything has to be purchased from them so has the logo on. Their jumpers are 14 quid each. 7quid for polo shirts, pe kit of shorts joggers t shirt and jumper 34quid. Book bag, pe bag, cap, over 120quid to then still have skirts/trouser's shoes and coat to buy, when she's likely to grow out of it by the end of spring term. I've got the jumper's from sainsburyschool that are a pack of 2 for a fiver. They tried telling me I could buy things from the second hand sale, told them I probably will later in the yr if things need replacing, but I'd rather she started school in brand new than seconds, and I'd get the logo'd ones if they were affordable.

Officially the school have said to us parents that we are to buy everything with a logo on also.. but like you ive kinda stuck my fingers up at the idea.. if my daughters wearing a logo'd school jumper whats wrong with her just wearing a non logo polo top underneath.. would anyone even know??

Ive got 4 logo polo tops for the warmer days where its likely she'll not wear a jumper.. but ive 7 non logo'd tops for days where its chilly

Would they really send her home?!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely

They didn't count it. But now there is a law stating that boys may wear skirts to school if they wish to, as they are making it easier for Transgender girls"
I went to a all boys school so how would that work?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I have 2 girls aged 3 and 5.

Full uniforms x2 = £95

Laptop for the eldest as she is starting year one £300 (has to be bought from the school as it has special software) whatever happened to books and pens?"

woahhhhh What the actual fuck?!

a laptop for a 5 year old?!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely

They didn't count it. But now there is a law stating that boys may wear skirts to school if they wish to, as they are making it easier for Transgender girls I went to a all boys school so how would that work?"

Transgender female means Male to Female. So that is how it would work. Also would have transfered her (the mtf) to an all girls school or a mixed school

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

See there was a story in the press recently about this, my first thoughts were why couldnt the boys just wear PE shorts?

Thats part of the school uniform surely

Transgender female means Male to Female. So that is how it would work. Also would have transfered her (the mtf) to an all girls school or a mixed school"
makes sense

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ive got 4 logo polo tops for the warmer days where its likely she'll not wear a jumper.. but ive 7 non logo'd tops for days where its chilly

Would they really send her home?! "
I've not got anything from the school. They gave us the order forms at the induction evening, 10 days before the order deadline, and they had to be paid for with the order, I just couldn't afford it at such short notice mid month.

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I have a pic of me in ma school blazer which I did for one of your avatar challenges about 4 years ago. I'm not falling for it this time!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I have a pic of me in ma school blazer which I did for one of your avatar challenges about 4 years ago. I'm not falling for it this time!!!"

lol think i remember it too

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've not got anything from the school. They gave us the order forms at the induction evening, 10 days before the order deadline, and they had to be paid for with the order, I just couldn't afford it at such short notice mid month.

Same with our school uniform suppliers.. orders in by the 5th of August.

Had to pay in full on the day.. I think its a shame that suppliers couldnt assist parents more by setting up payment plans prior to this,, the chances are they would actually get larger orders as one lump sum can be hard to find for some people.

Equally you could argue.. we know August/September is uniform month and we should advanced budget for this..

meh..

find me a money tree!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My main issue with uniforms at the moment is the shoe policy at daughters secondary school. They are not allowed to wear boots in any form, not even ankle boots, even in the snow and ice, and the only approved girls shoes are the thin soled get your feet wet type.

I think uniform is a great idea but not when it dictates your child has to walk round with cold wet feet all day.

Mrs x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My sons blazer is £35, his bag is £60! Jumper £15 pe kit £35 shirts tie pants shoes etc then I've my daughters to get.

Right ontop of his birthday then daughters birthday then dare I say the word CHRISTMAS!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Where I live, school uniform is very expensive and the cheeky fuckers keep adding stupid items on each year!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

School uniform is cheap, However the shoes is the difference as all shirts and trousers are similar so the kids only way of being different is shoes, £60 for a pair of N Ike Huaraches

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"I have a pic of me in ma school blazer which I did for one of your avatar challenges about 4 years ago. I'm not falling for it this time!!!

lol think i remember it too

Sounds good, I need to buy some bananas

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My main issue with uniforms at the moment is the shoe policy at daughters secondary school. They are not allowed to wear boots in any form, not even ankle boots, even in the snow and ice, and the only approved girls shoes are the thin soled get your feet wet type.

I think uniform is a great idea but not when it dictates your child has to walk round with cold wet feet all day.

Mrs x "

Exactly. I ended up going in Docs for my school shoes and those were fine yet girl's were being told off for wearing anything else aside from those flimsy school shoes

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have 2 girls aged 3 and 5.

Full uniforms x2 = £95

Laptop for the eldest as she is starting year one £300 (has to be bought from the school as it has special software) whatever happened to books and pens?"

That's rediciouls a LAP TOP,, ? every child in my daughters school have access to iPads and PCs. What happens if lap top gets broken in school? My children's school won't allow any form of personal electronics that's In primary and secondary.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I think uniform is a great idea but not when it dictates your child has to walk round with cold wet feet all day.

Mrs x "

wow that is poor..

remember in the 90's we were just into 'kickers'.. and those with a bit of a platform.

providing it had grip, covered our foot and had a sensible heel i dont think our teachers minded.

In the summer we could wear the 'dolly' shoes.. but again in winter foot had to be covered

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My sons blazer is £35, his bag is £60! Jumper £15 pe kit £35 shirts tie pants shoes etc then I've my daughters to get.

Right ontop of his birthday then daughters birthday then dare I say the word CHRISTMAS!!

£60 for a bag? it best be all singing and dancing for that...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My son's secondary school doesn't have a uniform and hasn't for a long time - 30+ years.

The argument for raises it head every now and then but doesn't get any further

It's a great school, no discipline problems and performing well. My son has done well there.

I am unconvinced it's necessary to have a uniform

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"My son's secondary school doesn't have a uniform and hasn't for a long time - 30+ years.

The argument for raises it head every now and then but doesn't get any further

It's a great school, no discipline problems and performing well. My son has done well there.

I am unconvinced it's necessary to have a uniform"

I'm unconvinced too. I was bullied at school but for being fat not for the clothes I wore and they weren't all designer labels and sport brands as my parents couldn't afford them, a uniform doesn't unify it wearers in the sense of equality bullies will always find a way to belittle regardless

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My sons blazer is £35, his bag is £60! Jumper £15 pe kit £35 shirts tie pants shoes etc then I've my daughters to get.

Right ontop of his birthday then daughters birthday then dare I say the word CHRISTMAS!!

£60 for a bag? it best be all singing and dancing for that...

It's a rucksack all the kids have one very well known camping brand!!! His dad will get him that, the only bloody thing he will help with

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Bought one badged cardigan, then I buy 2 blue cardigans from asda £4 each cos she'll lose the bastard thing in a week. Bought a new skirt a month before they broke up so just buy another tunic and some culottes (can't spell!) Need to buy tights and new socks, badged polo shirt for p.e, new short sleeve blouses and a couple of 3 quarter length sleeves. Needs new trainers. It's the shoes coat and bag that I'm struggling with. She's had oilily bags every year but I can't afford one this year, bought the patent dr marten shoes cos they're impossible to scuff, £40 but if I buy anything else I'm buying another pair in a month even clarks don't last. Joules coat was 55 quid but I only buy brand shit for her. I go without.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Always thought school uniform is a good idea, makes everyone feel the same. It would be a nightmare if they wore what they wanted - parents are always a competitive bunch. There would be designer labels for some, not for others and that's why uniform makes it a level playing field.

Sarah

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Bought one badged cardigan, then I buy 2 blue cardigans from asda £4 each cos she'll lose the bastard thing in a week. Bought a new skirt a month before they broke up so just buy another tunic and some culottes (can't spell!) Need to buy tights and new socks, badged polo shirt for p.e, new short sleeve blouses and a couple of 3 quarter length sleeves. Needs new trainers. It's the shoes coat and bag that I'm struggling with. She's had oilily bags every year but I can't afford one this year, bought the patent dr marten shoes cos they're impossible to scuff, £40 but if I buy anything else I'm buying another pair in a month even clarks don't last. Joules coat was 55 quid but I only buy brand shit for her. I go without. "

I,m with you on the going without, I get new stuff for my daughter but get my clothes in charity shops, I prefer that though as get good brands cheap.x

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By *erdita Von TeaseWoman over a year ago

nottingham

One blazer £90

She will probably lose the bloody thing by half term

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"One blazer £90

She will probably lose the bloody thing by half term

holy crap..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We have to buy official ones with the school name on them. They're expensive. Sometimes i wonder if chools purposely do this to put of parents who lack money.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Schools*

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

"Always thought school uniform is a good idea, makes everyone feel the same. It would be a nightmare if they wore what they wanted - parents are always a competitive bunch. There would be designer labels for some, not for others and that's why uniform makes it a level playing field.

Sarah "

It doesn't though uniform or not no one is the same personality wise or looks the same in it due to body shape

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I like the fact the kids wear uniform, it makes the school look smarter in appearance for a start!!

My eldest started secondary four years ago, my middle on three years ago and two years ago they changed the boys uniform entirely!! Thankfully they can have plain blue shirts not like the girls who have to have a logo on the collar.

My third starts in September and if it wasn't for my parents I have no idea how I would afford it to be honest, they have been a godsend.

I worked it out it's about £230 all in for everything he will need!! I've trimmed it abit though and my eldest as he is doing his exams next May we are kinda seeing what we can get away with!!

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By *iewMan over a year ago
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Angus & Findhorn

I think they look really smart

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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My son's school doesn't have a uniform and maybe some of the kids are competitive as to wanting designer labels but I see very little of it and my son certainly doesn't have lots of designer labels - a couple of Ben Sherman t-shirts if they count. The majority of his clothes are George, Tesco etc Most of the lads go in jean and top and the girls the same. I wonder if it goes the other way...as in actually helps kids realise that the clothes don't 'maketh the kid' so to speak??

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I think i must be in the minority here. I like school uniform. It makes life easier. Cost wise is way cheap too. One in primary where the only things with logo are sweatshirt (£6) and pe shirt (£3.50)and they aren't compulsory.

The other is in secondary school and its just blazer and pe shirts that are school specific and not overly expensive. They also sell second hand uniform for those that can't afford to buy new. I wonder why all schools can't be like that...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think i must be in the minority here. I like school uniform. It makes life easier. Cost wise is way cheap too. One in primary where the only things with logo are sweatshirt (£6) and pe shirt (£3.50)and they aren't compulsory.

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

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By *quirrelMan over a year ago

East Manchester

There was something in a documentary program a few weeks ago about rip-off school uniforms. These new academies popping up all over the place have boards of governors and many of these governor's are local businesspeople who just happen to own shops selling everything from school uniforms to computer equipment, apparently it's very rewarding financially as the governor's control where the money is spent and who gets the contract to supply equipment.

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that."

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm totally for them as all kids are wearing the same and unfortunately some parents can't afford the designer tags others can.

Although this year has cost me a fortune as it's my girls first year in high school but she is now my only one at school I felt it more qhen I had three to buy.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress "

So? They can wear whatever they like when they aren't at school. They don't have to dress differently to everyone else when at school.

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By *mmmMaybeCouple over a year ago

West Wales

When our eldest (9) started primary every item had to have the school name on it, pe kit, pinnafore,jumpers, sweatshirts, shirts all had to come from the school & was blooming expensive. Our youngest starts there in Sept. & it's all come from supermarkets as the policy was dropped after complaints. We still got her polo shirts from the school though as felt she should have something with the name on..Next up the shoes, but we'll leave those to the week before they go back..

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress

So? They can wear whatever they like when they aren't at school. They don't have to dress differently to everyone else when at school. "

yes that's true but arguably why should they be oppressed by a uniform that conforms them to a sex they don't identify with even during set school times? The fact is the LGBT community is growing and if uniforms in general not just school uniforms are to be enforced they need to move with the times, it could still be done smartly

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress "

What's gender fluid ????

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress

So? They can wear whatever they like when they aren't at school. They don't have to dress differently to everyone else when at school.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"School - that place where they try to beat all traces of individuality out of you

Couldn't agree with you more!!!!

They even dictate how children should wear their hair.

My son wears black trainers to school, always has. Couldn't get any plain black ones so got some with a bit of white on them. Head teacher went mad, phoned me and said it made him stand out from the rest. Yeah, so what was my reply. But he'll get teased she said. So kids can tease him because of his learning difficulties but not his shoes? She offered to buy him shoes he could change into when he got to school!! Guess that wouldn't get him teased either???

I've had to teach my son that it's acceptable to be different ( because of his learning difficulties) so to tell him he has to be exactly the same as everyone else by way of a uniform goes against that.

I asked her if having a bit of white on his shoes had any bearing on his learning? She couldn't respond to that one.

My last point to her was if I have to buy my son new shoes then she'd damn well better get the parents of the year six girls to buy new skirts as most of them are belts!!!

It's really coming to something when children from the age of four to eighteen can't be a little individual. People blame the media for dictating how people should look, how about schools?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that."

Oh I like the uniform, nothing g against it, if the prices for my daughterson school were the same as yours I'd have no issue at all. But our polo shirts are a higher price than your jumpers. They insist on logo'd everything and it's over 120quid for what she would need and we were given 10 days to put the orders in, with payment, mid month, and earlier than I'd expected to have to pay for it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress

So? They can wear whatever they like when they aren't at school. They don't have to dress differently to everyone else when at school.

But that's a different argument really. Even if there were no uniform would it still be acceptable for a Boy to wear a dress to school? I don't see many school age boys (gender fluid or not) wanting to wear a dress anyway for the fear of being bullied.....but That's a different issue.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

They've changed my youngest's uniform to blue joggers (instead of grey trousers) because they spend so much time outside, but they look scruffier quicker I find.

So far have bought two new coats (got them from the Tresspass discount shop at outlet near me) for just under £50, but they watertight which is important cos it always frigging raining here.

New joggers for youngest (4 pairs)

Two red polo shirts for youngest

Got to get more white polo shirts for eldest

But still need to buy longer length trousers and shoes for eldest - leaving that till last minute as he's growing fast!

Need shoes for youngest but leave that till last minute too. I get them measured at Clarkes for shoe size then buy the shoes somewhere cheaper as Clarkes are so expensive.

Sports outfit for eldest and logo'd jumpers for both also to buy and a new pack lunch bag.

Also need to get them both those waterproof all in one things for outdoor activities, and new wellies.

Running out of dosh though.

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By *om and JennieCouple over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I like school uniform. Saves the kids own clothes & when trouble is bring caused you know which school they are from.

I think I'll spend about £250/£300 including shoes (£45 x2) & cheap pe trainers x2

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By *hippy5353Man over a year ago

Andover

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

this was secondary school - primary could do the whole thing for precious little

Yeah not looking forward to secondary school as its Blazers..

However all uniform at my daughters primary according to them needs a logo on it.

polo shirts £6

jumpers £9

short sleeve pe top £13.50

long sleeve pe top £18

school fleece £15

i have been sneaky and bought plain polo shirts for days its cold and unlikely she would remove her jumper :D

id say that was excessive for primary - what sort of pe do they do that requires 2 types of top - ours just had a sweatshirt with logo on the rest was basics

the PE kit wasnt compulsory in year one but it is for this academic year and above..

Im not entirely sure of the PE curriculum.. her sports day was still assault course and egg & spoon race..

im not holding my breath she'll be entering the 2020 olympic's mind haha

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and that was just the uniform costs for the kids. What about the cost of your new school uniform for the new school year? Don't forget as you go up a year you need a different silk tie around your neck

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

My logic is why couldnt they just wear the normal short sleeve PE top £13.50 and if its cold wear their school jumper over it or heaven forbid.. a coat

Do the schools financially benefit from the parents buying uniform i wonder "

Cause when little jimmy falls over outside parents will demand to know why his coat is ruined and he has cuts all over him from the metal bits on the jacket.

Same goes for little timmy who he ran into

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I envy all those that can get cheap school uniform, my sons school is a absolute fortune and it's Nike branded with the school logo. He has to have socks, shorts, t shirt, fleece trousers, long sleeved top and fleece. It comes to £92 for his size, it goes up the bigger they get

Then has to have full school uniform too including blazer and clarks shoes so it costs me near on £200

I think uniforms are good but polo shirts and jumpers much better, my son isn't allowed to remove his blazer on a scorching day

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and I think they look much smarter. I think it doesn't stifle their individuality at all. They have plenty of time and other ways to do that.

It does to the gender fluid boys, they must always dress as boys on the days they're feeling more feminine they can't express that by wearing a skirt or pinafore dress "

Have all pupils wear trousers regardless of genders.

Sorted

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

fyi county primary schools cant enforce uniforms...including all the logo stuff...

my daughter wears trousers to primary school even though the uniform is skirts dresses. she doesnt wear their 'summer term' uniform either.

the others have gone through secondary without the 'designated' pe kit..i just refuse to buy it...they want to pay for it they can...not a peep..but maybe thats because they know ive homeschooled before.

no issues with uniform in general but i object to inflated prices because of a 'logo'..its as bad as branded/ designer wear and i wont buy into it...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I envy all those that can get cheap school uniform, my sons school is a absolute fortune and it's Nike branded with the school logo. He has to have socks, shorts, t shirt, fleece trousers, long sleeved top and fleece. It comes to £92 for his size, it goes up the bigger they get

Then has to have full school uniform too including blazer and clarks shoes so it costs me near on £200

I think uniforms are good but polo shirts and jumpers much better, my son isn't allowed to remove his blazer on a scorching day "

My dughter has to wear a blazer and she's not allowed to take it off. She usues her water bottle all the time as well but gets too hot some days.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

My logic is why couldnt they just wear the normal short sleeve PE top £13.50 and if its cold wear their school jumper over it or heaven forbid.. a coat

Do the schools financially benefit from the parents buying uniform i wonder

Cause when little jimmy falls over outside parents will demand to know why his coat is ruined and he has cuts all over him from the metal bits on the jacket.

Same goes for little timmy who he ran into"

Sorry Wolf.. you completely lost me there?

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

I think they are needed, you can tell right away which school they are from, as everyone else has said stops the rich kids from poking fun at the poor kids.

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By *uzy444Woman over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

Then has to have full school uniform too including blazer and clarks shoes so it costs me near on £200

I think uniforms are good but polo shirts and jumpers much better, my son isn't allowed to remove his blazer on a scorching day

My dughter has to wear a blazer and she's not allowed to take it off. She usues her water bottle all the time as well but gets too hot some days."
and you send you kids to this kind of school because?????

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"my kids uniform was quite pricy - blazer - regulation this that and the other - sports kit was the worst

My logic is why couldnt they just wear the normal short sleeve PE top £13.50 and if its cold wear their school jumper over it or heaven forbid.. a coat

Do the schools financially benefit from the parents buying uniform i wonder

Cause when little jimmy falls over outside parents will demand to know why his coat is ruined and he has cuts all over him from the metal bits on the jacket.

Same goes for little timmy who he ran into

Sorry Wolf.. you completely lost me there?

Thats why they want them in soorts equipment not thier coats.

So they dont have to deal with "wrll my little boy now has a scar across his face from the othet boys metal coat zip why where they not in suitable clothes im aueing"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Then has to have full school uniform too including blazer and clarks shoes so it costs me near on £200

I think uniforms are good but polo shirts and jumpers much better, my son isn't allowed to remove his blazer on a scorching day

My dughter has to wear a blazer and she's not allowed to take it off. She usues her water bottle all the time as well but gets too hot some days.and you send you kids to this kind of school because?????"

all secondary schools are the same.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

plus we get fuck all sun round here, like 2 days a year probably. but on those couple of days she should be allowed to take off her blazer, it's stupid to make her leave it on.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"im not holding my breath she'll be entering the 2020 olympic's mind haha

Now you have me looking at the Brazil timetable for the egg & spoon, 3 legged race, sack race and how about the Olympic mum and child relay

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By *icketysplitsWoman over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

The kids' school uniform policy is very strict. Any infringement and they are sent home. Three strikes and it's Saturday detentions and parents in for a talking to.

Blazers on whatever the weather, school shoes only - no boots allowed - no matter what the weather and the right tie to show what year they are in.

The PE kit seems to cost as much as the blazer but trousers and shirts can be from the supermarket, as long as they are the right colour.

I have mixed feelings about school uniform.

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By *orny_MedicMan over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Then has to have full school uniform too including blazer and clarks shoes so it costs me near on £200

I think uniforms are good but polo shirts and jumpers much better, my son isn't allowed to remove his blazer on a scorching day

Because it's the best state school in the area and it gets the best out of my son. However I obviously didn't know the pe uniform cost when I applied to get him in this well over subscribed school

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

It's definitely the or kit that adds up for secondary schools £8 for A pair of socks!

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By *B9 QueenWoman over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

I'm a teacher. I'd get rid of them and have a dress code.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ties!!! Don't get me started!! When I was at school it was one tie until the end, now they change after the 2nd year and my middle one is always losing his, think I've spent the best part of £50 on new ties for him alone the past three years!!

And also I feel wearing a uniform teaches them that when they have to get a job that most work places have uniforms, if they are allowed to go in whatever (it does create bullying, my non school uniform days was like a free for all for all the kids with more money to take the piss out of the kids that could only afford asda and stuff).

I do get what people say about being individual and stuff but at the end of the day, they are IN SCHOOL and kids have to have rules to live by. It's easier to spot kids out and about (for a pure example here, just recently their has been a spat of bullying on the train home from one of the nearby schools, the public can identify the school and narrows it down somewhat to find out who it is, no uniform and you couldn't tell)

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