[Crimson Dynamo]

Tiverton High School in Devon made the change to uniform policy without consulting parents or pupils



A secondary school has banned girls from wearing skirts in order to create a “more gender-neutral” uniform policy.

Parents of Tiverton High School (THS) students in Devon were informed on June 9 that the “modifications” to the school uniform would come into effect from September this year.

Pupils at the co-ed secondary school will have to ditch their skirts, which are currently permitted, and attend lessons wearing only trousers, with the exception of PE sessions.

Sammy Crook, the school's headmistress, said: “We will follow other secondary schools in implementing a more gender-neutral uniform policy.

“Parents/carers will be pleased to know that the majority of the uniform will remain as it is, with the exception that from September all students will be expected to wear trousers."

'Complete lack of democracy'


A number of parents expressed frustration after the announcement of the major change, which was decided without any prior consultation.

Among those angry about the lack of warning was Stephen Moakes, who said: "As a parent, I have concerns...These have been made without any consultation with the pupils or parents and are simply being imposed.

"I feel that as a school that encourages its pupils to be engaged and have a voice this seems to be a complete lack of democracy by not allowing the established pupil forums to have input on school uniform changes.”

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...neutral-rules/

[Crimson Dynamo]

top comment:


According to the ONS a whopping 2.7% of population identify as LGBTQ in 2021. We are trashing everything we have come to know to satisfy this tiny minority. Our politicians cannot even say what a women is now. Very depressing with no end in sight to this lunacy.


----------------------

[Swan]

Shouldn't they be allowed to choose what they wear, skirt or trousers? I just don't see how governing what people wear is progression?! It's the opposite in fact.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Swan

Shouldn't they be allowed to choose what they wear, skirt or trousers? I just don't see how governing what people wear is progression?! It's the opposite in fact.

This.

But common sense is against the law in 2022.

[thesheriff443]

There should be a choice, because one size doesn’t fit all in terms of gender.

[Strictly Jake]

There was a time where girls weren't allowed to wear trousers at school wasn't there. I agree everyone should get to decide what they want to wear. I still think a uniform is necessary...but maybe in the way people wish to wear it

[The Slim Reaper]

I'm outraged. I like school age children in skirts at all times. Perfectly normal day on new tibb.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I'm outraged. I like school age children in skirts at all times. Perfectly normal day on new tibb.

What is your actual problem and who is it with?

Say what you want to say instead of hiding behind twisted statements

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

What is your actual problem and who is it with?

Say what you want to say instead of hiding behind twisted statements

It's pretty clear for anyone with brain cells. There was no twisted statement.

[Swan]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

I'm outraged. I like school age children in skirts at all times. Perfectly normal day on new tibb.

There's a perfectly reasonable discussion to have about things like this without having to make it 'weird' though.

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by Swan

There's a perfectly reasonable discussion to have about things like this without having to make it 'weird' though.

Things like what? Attempted inclusion? LGBTQ young people? What children have to wear in school? Girls with dicks?

I'm not the one making it weird. Weird is the continuing obsession of folks on here (not you that I've noticed).

[Swan]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Things like what? Attempted inclusion? LGBTQ young people? What children have to wear in school? Girls with dicks?

I'm not the one making it weird. Weird is the continuing obsession of folks on here (not you that I've noticed).

The idea, or in this case actual fact, kids/people are being governed in what they can and can't wear thus ruining the whole 'people should be free to wear what they like and be who they like' argument.

It's going overboard, where are the people complaining that girls should only wear trousers now? It's a non issue imo. I don't think trans kids are bothered about girls wearing skirts, are they?

I just think it's over the top, and kinda stupid really.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

Girls with dicks?

No girl has a dick

[Kate!]

My opinion. Girls and boys should both be able to wear their own personal choice of a skirt or trousers.

[Crimson Dynamo]

YOu cant wear jeans at a golf club or walk into the bar with a hat on

heaven forbid

nor should you shake hands on the 18th with your cap on either

and thankfully noone does

[Swan]

Is there no chance of a serious conversation on this?!