Allow NICHOLAS DEAKINS at The Morley Academy Leeds

My child is coming to this school in sept and he has seen other boys wearing these shoes so I have bought them and he's wearing them

For the last 4 years my son has worn this style of shoe with no issue and received an A in his science exams!

Great idea doing this

I agree with this

Surely kids need shoes that support there ankles according to the schools pe teachers they do ?

I just don't understand why after all this time they decide to change the rules knowing full well parents cannot contest with it been the end of term good for you for starting this up I'm backing you all the way !!!!

Think this is so right as they do look smart and are comfortable so yeah think we should have them

This rule is ridiculous cant see any reason for it.

No one really looks at your shoes and your were bottoms are covering them Anyway so u can't see if they go over your ankel and so wat if they do its not a crime.

Deakins shoes are sensible,smart and hard wearing and will not affect my child's education in any way. They are suitable for both summer and winter. The alternative for girls are ballet type shoes which don't last very long and are totally unsuitable for winter. Don't really understand the rule about not being allowed anything even slightly over the ankle either!! It's about time the school concentrated on the children's education instead of wasting so much time thinking up silly pointless rules

Maybe teachers should concentrate on academical matters and leave choices of footwear to parents

I think that any Deakin style shoes should be allowed

That school is getting more and more pathetic, which I didn't even know was possible! The school say they're an "outstanding" school, yet all they do is make up stupid rules, and make the kids miserable... Beyond a joke now

This is a ridiculous change!

C'mon, really? Probably the most sensible school shoe there is. The SLT should be concentrating on teaching standards, not what the pupils have on their feet! And no reason did this decision? I say we stick by our guns and send our kids in them. They can't put them all in isolation now, can they?! Get real Morley Academy.

They are so sensible is ridiculous to say they can't wear them, my daughters feet are comfy and warm when walking in winter especially.

The brand of shoe shouldn't matter! They are concentrating too much on thier appearance! What should matter is the quality of education they give to the children not what they wear on there feet! Absolutely ridiculous!

I cannot see why this shoe is banned

the shoes shouldn't matter

Don't see why the teachers are so bothered what type of shoes the students wear!