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Make schools relax their uniform policies

Closed 56 signatures

What the petition asks

Schools are turning pupils away due to uniform violations which disrupts a child's education. Schools should be made to relax these draconian policies. A parent is fined for taking their child out in term time, yet schools openly send children home. Clothing does not have a bearing on education!
Why do schools think it's ok to disrupt a child's education in this way? This denies children the education they are entitled to. The strict uniform policies are often discriminatory and unfair, if not petty.
School uniforms are a part of school life, this is accepted, but why does the 'wrong colour' black shoe or wrong type of material matter? A child's education should matter more than the cut of their clothing. Make schools relax their policies to ensure all children are treated fairly!

Timeline

14 Sep 2016 Petition opened for signatures
14 Mar 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Closed
Opened 14 Sep 2016
Closed 14 Mar 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.