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I agree that if there is a uniform policy you should follow it. I am arguing that some of the arbitrary rules should not be there in the first place. Interesting discussion btw, good to hear opinions from others.

I have taught in rough comp in Portsmouth, a middle class comp in Dorking, a 6th form college in Lewes (with no uniform), a private school in Nairobi and a slum in Nairobi. Therefore I think I have enough experience to give my view. The school in Portsmouth spent so much time worrying about ties...

I should elaborate a little. If a school does have a uniform then fine but if the pupils want to add their own individuality through pink socks, a colourful bracelet, a non conservative hairstyle or the odd ear-ring then I really do not see how this impacts their education. My main issue is that...

It is a nice school in Nairobi, yes.

I teach in a British International school in Nairobi but also help out at a primary school in a slum. In both cases I feel that education is the most important thing, not how they dress.

As a teacher myself I really do not get the obsession with uniform, especially rules such as standard haircuts, no bracelets and plain shoes. Teenagers should be able to express themselves and show individuality, the point of education is to learn, do you learn any less well cause you have 2...