Waj   0 #1 Posted September 2, 2019 Ive just had a call from my bro whos daughter is currently on crutches. She went back to school today but was stopped at the school gates and refused entry to the premises because (and I can barely believe this) she was not in full school uniform. Due to the broken leg she is unable to wear her school trousers so instead went in a pair of loose fitting plain black jogging bottoms and a single black trainer. Bro rang school and explained the reasons for her clothes but apparently rules are rules and she is not allowed back until she is in full school uniform. I told him to get them to put it in writing then he can complain and the school said they may send a letter about the "incident" . Now keep in mind that this girl who is being denied her education is a good student and has had only 1 day off school in the last 3 years, has had no late marks in 3 years and on top of that this is her last year there so its an important time in her education but no, Rules are rules. What are your thoughts? Is the school in the right or should some slack be given when its obviously not the kids fault they cant wear full uniform for a couple more weeks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Robin-H   11 #2 Posted September 2, 2019 52 minutes ago, Waj said: Ive just had a call from my bro whos daughter is currently on crutches. She went back to school today but was stopped at the school gates and refused entry to the premises because (and I can barely believe this) she was not in full school uniform. Due to the broken leg she is unable to wear her school trousers so instead went in a pair of loose fitting plain black jogging bottoms and a single black trainer. Bro rang school and explained the reasons for her clothes but apparently rules are rules and she is not allowed back until she is in full school uniform. I told him to get them to put it in writing then he can complain and the school said they may send a letter about the "incident" . Now keep in mind that this girl who is being denied her education is a good student and has had only 1 day off school in the last 3 years, has had no late marks in 3 years and on top of that this is her last year there so its an important time in her education but no, Rules are rules. What are your thoughts? Is the school in the right or should some slack be given when its obviously not the kids fault they cant wear full uniform for a couple more weeks? Seems very unreasonable given the circumstances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   218 #3 Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Waj said: I told him to get them to put it in writing then he can complain and the school said they may send a letter about the "incident" . Now keep in mind that this girl who is being denied her education is a good student and has had only 1 day off school in the last 3 years, Get an old uniform and cut it up, so that she can wear it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pettytom   1 #4 Posted September 2, 2019 I’d contact one of the pastoral team and ask them for advice. Maybe go into school and talk the problem through.  Robin is right, it is rather unreasonable. I’d hope that you should be able to get a solution quite easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Waj   0 #5 Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, El Cid said: Get an old uniform and cut it up, so that she can wear it? Thats a good idea. Thank you ill pass it on. 3 hours ago, Robin-H said: Seems very unreasonable given the circumstances. Thats exactly what I thought. I mean shes a good kid, never in trouble and with an exemplary attendance. To me she is one of the types of kids schools need to really get behind but then I am a touch bias lol. 2 hours ago, Pettytom said: I’d contact one of the pastoral team and ask them for advice. Maybe go into school and talk the problem through.  Robin is right, it is rather unreasonable. I’d hope that you should be able to get a solution quite easily. Sorry to sound thick but what is a pastoral team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pettytom   1 #6 Posted September 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Waj said:  Sorry to sound thick but what is a pastoral team? Head of year, or possibly head of house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
wornout53 Â Â 10 #7 Posted September 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Waj said: Thats a good idea. Thank you ill pass it on. Thats exactly what I thought. I mean shes a good kid, never in trouble and with an exemplary attendance. To me she is one of the types of kids schools need to really get behind but then I am a touch bias lol. Sorry to sound thick but what is a pastoral team? Members of staff who rather than being simply teachers are responsible for pupils welfare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchemist   37 #8 Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Waj said: Ive just had a call from my bro whos daughter is currently on crutches. She went back to school today but was stopped at the school gates and refused entry to the premises because (and I can barely believe this) she was not in full school uniform. Due to the broken leg she is unable to wear her school trousers so instead went in a pair of loose fitting plain black jogging bottoms and a single black trainer. Bro rang school and explained the reasons for her clothes but apparently rules are rules and she is not allowed back until she is in full school uniform. I told him to get them to put it in writing then he can complain and the school said they may send a letter about the "incident" . Now keep in mind that this girl who is being denied her education is a good student and has had only 1 day off school in the last 3 years, has had no late marks in 3 years and on top of that this is her last year there so its an important time in her education but no, Rules are rules. What are your thoughts? Is the school in the right or should some slack be given when its obviously not the kids fault they cant wear full uniform for a couple more weeks? Sounds like some bored jobsworth trying to justify their worthless existence.  Ask to get it in writing from a named individual so when they complain your niece isnt in school you have a paper trail Edited September 3, 2019 by alchemist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
onewheeldave   22 #9 Posted September 3, 2019 That's disgusting. I'd suggest you contact the media. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #10 Posted September 3, 2019 Tell them you want it in writing and the reasons and the solution to the "problem"  Once they give you that, explicity ask them for the contact details for the board of Governers and the PTA if there is one. Then seek their guidance, and that of the LEA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Tomm06   12 #11 Posted September 3, 2019 When did this change? I remember being in secondary school and during my time there was the odd kid who broke a leg and wore joggers or something along those lines, no one had an issue with it, this was even the case after the school moved to an academy and had even stricter rules about uniforms etc...  As above get the official stuff but try speaking to someone else at the school, sounds too much like a jobsworthy drone trying to keep their traumatic school years suppressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ECCOnoob   1,040 #12 Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, onewheeldave said: That's disgusting. I'd suggest you contact the media. How about contacting the head first, getting a complaint raised with the school and getting a response from the actual people can do something about it.  I never get this knee-jerk reaction to go crying to the media with the obligatory  sad faced staged picture for every little piddling thing.  It's obviously some simple mistake by some over-zealous teacher or staff member. The Head and possibly the governors are the people to sort it not The Sun.   Going to the media is really pathetic. It's hardly a newsworthy national scandal. Edited September 3, 2019 by ECCOnoob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...