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We all received a letter last week from Godstone Village School informing us of the change of name and changes to the school uniform. There was no consultation around the changes to the school uniform with parents or careers. I am not clear as to why the school uniform needs to be completely changed and concerned around the finical implications this will have on families.
What should a school consider when developing or amending its uniform policy?
We strongly recommend that in setting its uniform/appearance policy the governing body:
§ consider the timeframe for introducing a new uniform policy or amending an existing one;
§ take into account the views of parents and pupils on significant changes to school uniform policy;
§ consider the cost, the available supply sources and year round availability of the proposed uniform to ensure
Section 88 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2010.
Godstone Village School have said they have had little response from parents. Please sign this petition if you oppose to the changes to school uniform. This will provide the school with a true reflection of the number of parents and careers opposing the changes. It will be sent to the school, school governors, local councillors and the Director of Children's Services for Surry.
Thank you for your support.
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Updates
June 18, 2019
I have been reviewing the feedback left in the comments and it is clear that many of you share the same anxiety regarding these sudden costs. My focus is now on collating these experiences to ensure that when we present this to the governors they see the real impact on our households.
June 18, 2019
The scale of this response is a clear indication that many of you feel the same hesitation regarding these abrupt uniform changes. This growing collective perspective confirms that our community expects to be included in decisions that impact our families. We are now preparing to present this evidence to the school board to ensure our concerns are properly acknowledged.
20 Comments
I’m concerned about the financial implications on families with low income and more than one child in the school not being able to hand down uniforms. Environmentally it’s a huge waste of old school uniforms, it’s frustrating not being able to use uniform that is still in good condition particularly those with logos on as they can’t reused or given to charity shops due to the logo. Just changing the jumper may have been understandable with the name change and new logo but changing the colour of the trousers, socks and the style of top just creates so much wasted school uniform and waste of money which could be spent on other things for my child.
I agree with all the comments so far. Also, attention should be paid on how the children feel rather than changing their already acceptable appearance. A child will be able to concentrate far better in lessons if they feel comfortable. A tie and shirt will be uncomfortable and hot in the warmer months. Their ability to learn should be priority.
I was happy to accept the badge change, however a shirt and tie for early years is not practical and the colour black will look particularly scruffy in comparison to the grey. It shows every mark and fades quickly. Black uniform items are also harder to source. My mum took the opportunity to buy some school dresses for my daughter the week before this was announced. She has since returned the grey dresses but m&s didn't have any black alternatives available in store.
I have already emailed about not agreeing with this; and that was when I thought that only the jumper would change! Buttons and ties for Year 1 and white polos for Nursery are ill thought out, never mind the entire uniform change...We were not consulted as promised.
The change from grey to black is totally unnecessary and has no benefits. It will incur substantial financial loss to parents who have saved uniform for younger siblings, and who have already bought for the future. The cost of buying a full new uniform for multiple children will be expensive. Black is not a practical colour as will show the dirt more, will fade, and will show signs of wear more than grey. Shirts and ties are extremely inpractical and uncomfortable for young children, especially in the summer. Parents are important stake holders and they have not been consulted.
This change of uniform seems unnecessary in our present austerity
This uniform change seems totally arbitrary. The most senseless reasoning given is that GVS is a feeder school to Oxted and they wear black. I feel it is a great shame that GVS cannot prepare the adults of tomorrow for such difficulties as a change of colour of trousers/skirts.
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We all received a letter last week from Godstone Village School informing us of the change of name and changes to the school uniform. There was no consultation around the changes to the school uniform with parents or careers. I am not clear as to why the school uniform needs to be completely changed and concerned around the finical implications this will have on families.
What should a school consider when developing or amending its uniform policy?
We strongly recommend that in setting its uniform/appearance policy the governing body:
§ consider the timeframe for introducing a new uniform policy or amending an existing one;
§ take into account the views of parents and pupils on significant changes to school uniform policy;
§ consider the cost, the available supply sources and year round availability of the proposed uniform to ensure
Section 88 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2010.
Godstone Village School have said they have had little response from parents. Please sign this petition if you oppose to the changes to school uniform. This will provide the school with a true reflection of the number of parents and careers opposing the changes. It will be sent to the school, school governors, local councillors and the Director of Children's Services for Surry.
Thank you for your support.
Updates
June 18, 2019
I have been reviewing the feedback left in the comments and it is clear that many of you share the same anxiety regarding these sudden costs. My focus is now on collating these experiences to ensure that when we present this to the governors they see the real impact on our households.
June 18, 2019
The scale of this response is a clear indication that many of you feel the same hesitation regarding these abrupt uniform changes. This growing collective perspective confirms that our community expects to be included in decisions that impact our families. We are now preparing to present this evidence to the school board to ensure our concerns are properly acknowledged.
20 Comments
I have only just joined the school but I have 3 children to have to buy for and I am a single parent so money is not to be wasted if they grow out of their uniform I will have to get the new uniform but I won’t be happy to replace good uniforms because someone decided to change the name. And why has the name been changed anyway!!
I’m concerned about the financial implications on families with low income and more than one child in the school not being able to hand down uniforms. Environmentally it’s a huge waste of old school uniforms, it’s frustrating not being able to use uniform that is still in good condition particularly those with logos on as they can’t reused or given to charity shops due to the logo. Just changing the jumper may have been understandable with the name change and new logo but changing the colour of the trousers, socks and the style of top just creates so much wasted school uniform and waste of money which could be spent on other things for my child.
I agree with all the comments so far. Also, attention should be paid on how the children feel rather than changing their already acceptable appearance. A child will be able to concentrate far better in lessons if they feel comfortable. A tie and shirt will be uncomfortable and hot in the warmer months. Their ability to learn should be priority.
I was happy to accept the badge change, however a shirt and tie for early years is not practical and the colour black will look particularly scruffy in comparison to the grey. It shows every mark and fades quickly. Black uniform items are also harder to source. My mum took the opportunity to buy some school dresses for my daughter the week before this was announced. She has since returned the grey dresses but m&s didn't have any black alternatives available in store.
I have already emailed about not agreeing with this; and that was when I thought that only the jumper would change! Buttons and ties for Year 1 and white polos for Nursery are ill thought out, never mind the entire uniform change...We were not consulted as promised.
The change from grey to black is totally unnecessary and has no benefits. It will incur substantial financial loss to parents who have saved uniform for younger siblings, and who have already bought for the future. The cost of buying a full new uniform for multiple children will be expensive. Black is not a practical colour as will show the dirt more, will fade, and will show signs of wear more than grey. Shirts and ties are extremely inpractical and uncomfortable for young children, especially in the summer. Parents are important stake holders and they have not been consulted.
This change of uniform seems unnecessary in our present austerity
This uniform change seems totally arbitrary. The most senseless reasoning given is that GVS is a feeder school to Oxted and they wear black. I feel it is a great shame that GVS cannot prepare the adults of tomorrow for such difficulties as a change of colour of trousers/skirts.
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I have only just joined the school but I have 3 children to have to buy for and I am a single parent so money is not to be wasted if they grow out of their uniform I will have to get the new uniform but I won’t be happy to replace good uniforms because someone decided to change the name. And why has the name been changed anyway!!