 in Wythenshawe were forced to queue outside the school due to uniform issues on Thursday, parents said One school was labelled "diabolical" by some parents, who likened it to a "uniformed prison or cult" after children were sent home for wearing kickers-style shoes and knee high socks. A south Manchester school has become embroiled in the latest row about school uniforms. The Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) reportedly saw over 60 pupils made to queue outside the school due to uniform discrepancies. Some were sent home, while others were allegedly placed "in isolation", missing valuable school hours, leaving parents "fuming". But the MEA claimed that its uniform policy reflects the high standards they think are important for students. The Manchester Evening News also reported that toilets are locked during the day and that only one bathroom is open for boys, and one for girls at lunchtimes. This left children "begging" parents to ask for toilet passes from the school. MEA, however, maintains that facilities are always available for students who need them. One parent, Charlotte Dowd, said: "The school are an utter sham. I cannot wait to find a better place for my children to learn in,". She has two children, aged 13 and 14, currently attending the school. She claims her son was confined in isolation yesterday, missing out on "hours" of crucial lessons, all because of his footwear - which she insists were "plain black shoes". She said: "Given the current cost of living situation, if I can pick up a pair of plain black Adidas trainers from Sports Direct for £25, then that's what I'll do. They are more durable and longer-lasting than a business-style shoe, especially for a boy who plays football during break time." The mother also shared her disbelief upon learning that the school locked their toilets during the day. This came to light when her 13-year-old daughter returned home pleading for a toilet pass.){kind=link}
More than 60 children at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) in Wythenshawe were forced to queue outside the school due to uniform issues on Thursday, parents said
One school was labelled “diabolical” by some parents, who likened it to a “uniformed prison or cult” after children were sent home for wearing kickers-style shoes and knee high socks.
A south Manchester school has become embroiled in the latest row about school uniforms. The Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) reportedly saw over 60 pupils made to queue outside the school due to uniform discrepancies.
Some were sent home, while others were allegedly placed “in isolation”, missing valuable school hours, leaving parents “fuming”. But the MEA claimed that its uniform policy reflects the high standards they think are important for students.
The Manchester Evening News also reported that toilets are locked during the day and that only one bathroom is open for boys, and one for girls at lunchtimes. This left children “begging” parents to ask for toilet passes from the school. MEA, however, maintains that facilities are always available for students who need them.