An education trust’s decision to forbid skirts in its new school uniform code has drawn criticism from a parent. Northern Education Trust – which runs six secondary schools on Teesside – has written to parents outlining the modifications to its school uniform policy, which will come into effect from September 2026. The new uniform policyContinue reading “Secondary Schools Ban Girls’ Skirts”
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TIGHT CALL
A mother whose daughter was expected to wear thick black tights during the heatwave has told of her rage. The parent, who doesn’t want to be named, articulated that students at Thorp Academy in Ryton, Tyne and Wear, are normally made to adhere to a strict dress code whatever the weather. They’ve been told theyContinue reading “TIGHT CALL”