Petition · past parliament
To be softer on hair colour and makeup etc rules in schools
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
I believe as a student in a secondary school that for example having lets say blue coloured hair doesn't affect your education at all or having looped earrings etc.
i think that schools are being way too strict on piercing rules and hair colour etc..
i think that schools are being way too strict on piercing rules and hair colour etc..
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the issue you raise isn't the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The Government publish guidelines for schools on school uniform policy, but specific decisions about that policy and non-compliance are a matter for the schools themselves. You can find out more about the Government's guidance here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-uniform
The Government publish guidelines for schools on school uniform policy, but specific decisions about that policy and non-compliance are a matter for the schools themselves. You can find out more about the Government's guidance here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-uniform
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jun 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Jun 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.