I’m absolutely furious after my daughter’s school BANNED her from wearing trousers – it’s outrageous
A MUM has been left absolutely furious after her daughter’s school banned her from wearing trousers.
The woman, 40, who didn’t want to be identified, said the youngster doesn’t want to wear a skirt when she starts year 7 in September.
She claims her child was told only boys can wear trousers and has since blasted the rule “outrageous”.
The schoolgirl will join St Damian’s RC Science College in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.
However, the policy has left her mum concerned.
The parent told Manchester Evening News: “I find this totally outrageous and not sure how this is allowed with the equality laws.
“Girls are at a disadvantage dealing with freezing weather and even up-skirting.
“I can’t believe such sexist attitudes are still prevalent in high schools.”
At an open evening, the mum-of-one questioned a teacher on the rule.
She claims the staff member told her “that’s the way it is” and ultimately it’s the headteacher’s decision.
The school’s website has a picture of the appropriate uniform which must be worn by students.
Despite saying all skirts must be pleated and only two inches above the knee, it states black trousers are for “boys only”.
New campaign Uniform Reform is aiming to end gender stereotyping in schools.
Advocating a better uniform policy, Francesca Cambridge Mallen from the organisation said St Damian’s should reconsider.
She said: “We are aware that some uniform policies in the UK continue to ban girls from wearing trousers, and would ask schools to urgently revisit such rules by establishing a meaningful dialogue with parents and pupils.”
The school declined to comment.