The Government and laws are clear about school uniform and excessive costs.  However, some schools seem to be ignoring the legislation - and ignoring the wishes of parents / carers.  At this time when everyone is impacted by rising costs and financial pressure, this school - South Nottinghamshire Academy, in Radcliffe on Trent - have decided that they want to force through uniform changes which will mean hundreds of pounds of outlay for parents.  Their 'consultation' was a handful of parent governors and staff who have children at the school.  In fact - pupils knew that uniforms were to change before parents - which is clearly wrong.  I want this petition to put parent power into the legislation - with a proper definition of what consultation means.  Also I want this particular school / academy to be held to account on their complaints process, their lack of meaningful response when challenged on the legislation, and their disregard for the parents of both current and entering children of the school.  Several surrounding schools have adapted their approach to uniform on parent / carer feedback – this school, however, seems to be resistant to any feedback, or any number of emails and complaints.  Let’s make them sit up and listen – and show them the power of change.org as a force for good.  I have signed hundreds of petitions on change.org over the years – so please sign this one, and get changes made which will be for the good of everyone:

1.      Make parent / carer ‘consultation’ specific and measurable in the legislation (for example, what percentage of parents / carer of school attendees should be consulted on uniform changes?)

2.     South Nottinghamshire Academy need to reduce the use of branded items in their approved list, allow generic uniform with embroidered patches (as the legislation states), and assure gender equality in their choice of uniforms particularly with respect to pricing.  In addition the needs of all pupils should be considered, including those with additional needs.