The school just confirmed that they are dropping the mandatory branded trouser and skirt policy. Getting this decision reversed means so much to my family and everyone else who felt priced out by these requirements. We stopped this change because we refused to accept a system that ignored our input.
August 12, 2015
Final supporters
It was reported via a recent parent mail that from September 2015
the Comberton school uniform will include CVC branded trousers and skirts and these will be compulsory. The only way of purchasing these is via the schools recommended supplier at a cost of between £10.99 – 19.80. It is also stated that this was agreed upon following "many conversations with pupils and their parents" . There has been no consultation period or survey sent home.
The government website states parents should be provided with alternative retailers offering cheaper prices. Children come in all shapes and sizes. Therefore need to be able to shop around and find a style and fit that suits the children, as well as a suitable price to fit all budgets. We do not agree to having to buy from one source at high prices when perfectly good alternatives can be purchased at a cheaper price.
We appreciate that the school requires all students to be dressed appropriately and strongly urge you to reconsider implementing the purchase of trousers and skirts from one supplier.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 23, 2015
May 22, 2015
Seeing the count climb toward 250 keeps me going because I see how many of you are struggling with these uniform costs for your own children. Please send this link to other families in the school loop right now so we have more momentum before we present this to the administration.
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2015
May 18, 2015
Seeing these names stack up reminds me that I am not the only one frustrated by these hidden uniform costs. We need to hit our first hundred signatures to ensure the headmaster understands this is a widespread concern for families.
114 Comments
My son occasionally uses his school trousers to dress more smartly with a shirt and tie - that won't be possible with a school logo showing on the trousers. This is a step too far for a school uniform policy - it penalises parents who have kept within current uniform parameters.
Making children wear these trousers is utterly ridiculous and the price is outroutrageous.To buy both my children two pairs of trousers each it will cost me £80.I could buy 4 pairs elsewhere for under £30.This Is ridiculous
After taking issue with the school over their uniform policy, I was told by school officials that there would be a uniform consultation. I was never notified of one, and here we go again. Ridiculous uniform policy.
I have 2 very long legged skinny kids at CVC, I shopped around for ages to find trousers that would fit them nicely and wouldn't result in them being bullied. Once I found them I bought them in every size I could so I had a supply. No way am I being forced to pay almost £20 a pair!
Your uniform rules are clear enough as they are. There truly is no need to enforce a monopoly situation here where the price is at least twice what you can pay for acceptable clothes from alternative suppliers. If the school's supplier can't compete on cost, bending the marketplace is not the way to go.
I think it is foolish to have to buy more clothing when we already have ones that fit.
My daughter and most of the pupils wear the correct trousers and and it seems unfair that we are penalised for the few that break the rule.
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The school just confirmed that they are dropping the mandatory branded trouser and skirt policy. Getting this decision reversed means so much to my family and everyone else who felt priced out by these requirements. We stopped this change because we refused to accept a system that ignored our input.
August 12, 2015
Final supporters
It was reported via a recent parent mail that from September 2015
the Comberton school uniform will include CVC branded trousers and skirts and these will be compulsory. The only way of purchasing these is via the schools recommended supplier at a cost of between £10.99 – 19.80. It is also stated that this was agreed upon following "many conversations with pupils and their parents" . There has been no consultation period or survey sent home.
The government website states parents should be provided with alternative retailers offering cheaper prices. Children come in all shapes and sizes. Therefore need to be able to shop around and find a style and fit that suits the children, as well as a suitable price to fit all budgets. We do not agree to having to buy from one source at high prices when perfectly good alternatives can be purchased at a cheaper price.
We appreciate that the school requires all students to be dressed appropriately and strongly urge you to reconsider implementing the purchase of trousers and skirts from one supplier.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 23, 2015
May 22, 2015
Seeing the count climb toward 250 keeps me going because I see how many of you are struggling with these uniform costs for your own children. Please send this link to other families in the school loop right now so we have more momentum before we present this to the administration.
Reached 100 supporters
May 21, 2015
May 18, 2015
Seeing these names stack up reminds me that I am not the only one frustrated by these hidden uniform costs. We need to hit our first hundred signatures to ensure the headmaster understands this is a widespread concern for families.
114 Comments
It seems very silly. This is all due to the silly issue with a few students not following the rules like others and now they are causing everyone extra expenses for no reason what-so-ever. If they want to introduce it at least do it from year 7 where the students join the school!
My son occasionally uses his school trousers to dress more smartly with a shirt and tie - that won't be possible with a school logo showing on the trousers. This is a step too far for a school uniform policy - it penalises parents who have kept within current uniform parameters.
Making children wear these trousers is utterly ridiculous and the price is outroutrageous.To buy both my children two pairs of trousers each it will cost me £80.I could buy 4 pairs elsewhere for under £30.This Is ridiculous
After taking issue with the school over their uniform policy, I was told by school officials that there would be a uniform consultation. I was never notified of one, and here we go again. Ridiculous uniform policy.
I have 2 very long legged skinny kids at CVC, I shopped around for ages to find trousers that would fit them nicely and wouldn't result in them being bullied. Once I found them I bought them in every size I could so I had a supply. No way am I being forced to pay almost £20 a pair!
Your uniform rules are clear enough as they are. There truly is no need to enforce a monopoly situation here where the price is at least twice what you can pay for acceptable clothes from alternative suppliers. If the school's supplier can't compete on cost, bending the marketplace is not the way to go.
I think it is foolish to have to buy more clothing when we already have ones that fit.
My daughter and most of the pupils wear the correct trousers and and it seems unfair that we are penalised for the few that break the rule.
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It seems very silly. This is all due to the silly issue with a few students not following the rules like others and now they are causing everyone extra expenses for no reason what-so-ever. If they want to introduce it at least do it from year 7 where the students join the school!