Scotland gets a say on school uniform
Scotland-wide consultation on school uniform will run until October 14 this year.
Scotland-wide consultation on school uniform will run until October 14 this year.
Findings from the commission also revealed there was ‘universal support’ for a similar probe into how ‘negative, mis-informed and ill-judged’ comments on social media are causing reputational damage to Oban High School and are having a detrimental impact on some staff’s welfare.
Headteacher Peter Bain announced a ‘short-life commission’ will be chaired by Roddy McCuish, a long-serving Oban councillor standing down before the May election
Oban High School online guidance now spells out any pupil not wearing appropriate school uniform will be offered replacement items to be worn that day. A text message will also be sent home. If it happens three times, a meeting with parents or carers will be requested.
One mum, whose daughter missed classes after being sent to guidance for wearing flesh-coloured tights, went on Facebook to vent her annoyance. Her post received more than 245 comments in 48 hours, many in support.