In most state and public schools across the UK, school uniform is compulsory. In this article we explore why the majority of schools choose to enforce uniform regulations and how these rules impact your child's school life.
Sense of Pride
Many schools will argue that school uniform helps children feel belonging and pride in their school. While some may not agree with this sentiment, it may be worth remembering that uniform has been used for hundreds of years among all sorts of independent groups as a way of creating those all important feelings of unity and community spirit. If nothing else, uniform is at the very least a way for students to remember the school they are representing, whether that's in the classroom or outside it.
Equality
Fashion and trends will always be important to school age children. Most children will want to fit in with their peers by sporting certain clothing and hair styles, having the latest toys and gadgets and of course knowing the latest slag words! Uniform however helps to create an even playing field among children of different backgrounds, whether that be financial or cultural. Uniform means everyone wears the same clothing and takes away some of the pressure to compete with peers when it comes to clothing trends.
Routine and Discipline
Many schools enforce uniform as they feel it helps to teach personal discipline and routine to children of all school ages. From an early age, children learn that the school routine always starts with putting on a smart uniform, helping them get into the right mindset for the school day. Uniform also helps to create a sense of personal discipline; it's a way for children both younger and older to understand the importance of 'dressing for the job'.
Easier On Parents and Carers
Let's face it, parents have enough to worry about without the addition of school clothing. Uniform takes the stress away from parents as it stays consistent year after year. Parents know exactly what they need to buy for their children and thankfully there are many low cost and pocket friendly uniform options from retailers such as ourselves. School uniform also makes it easier to prepare school outfits for younger children and avoid arguments with teenagers about what they can and cannot wear.
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