'My daughter was sent home in tears after teachers said trousers were too tight'
A young student was left in tears after she was ordered to try on numerous skirts and trousers at school after teachers told her her slacks were too tight. Nevie Rowbottom, 12, was excited about starting year eight earlier this week but was left crying in the toilets after she was made to feel "humiliated".
She called her mother, Tasha Minogue, in a flood of tears, telling her she was "fat" after teachers at Colne Valley High demanded she change out of her trousers. Unfortunately, the replacement uniforms that were provided by the school did not fit, exacerbating the situation. Tasha said she had followed the school's uniform policy incredibly closely and couldn't believe her daughter had been punished.
She was sent home in tears (Huddersfield Examiner)According to Yorkshire Live, she wrote online: "I am fuming! My daughter Nevie who is starting year eight has been humiliated! I followed the uniform policy. I have ordered the pleated tailored grey skirts costing me a small fortune. Other girls were getting sent home if they refused to wear trousers or skirts they provided. This has really upset me and to be honest I’m fuming. I think they have focused so much on appearance but for what?? How is sending girls home for their appearance any better?"
It comes following reports that several children were sent home on Tuesday due to wearing "incorrect" clothing. Another Colne Valley parent who found herself in a similar position was Paula Woods. Posting on a community Facebook page, she wrote: "My daughter got suspended as they said her trousers were too tight, they were fine. And the school didn't contact me to say they had suspended her, she walked home and by the time she got home to Golcar I'd still not heard from them. Anything could have happened to her. It's ridiculous."
Parents reportedly received an email notifying them of the new uniform rules right before the summer break. Many parents, however, have claimed that it is confusing and unclear. They have expressed their outrage and criticism of the school on social media, calling the new restrictions "ridiculous" and accusing teachers of imposing "unnecessary pressure" during a time that is already "difficult" due to the cost of living crisis.
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Colne Valley's new principal Kate Smith said: "We introduced an updated uniform policy ready for September back in the summer term in response to parental feedback. We are very keen to work with parents and carers and have communicated regularly both before and throughout the summer holidays to ensure that they are aware of the changes and expectations. We have also regularly communicated the procedures for any student not following the policy and, upon return to school this term, this has been a very small minority.
"We know that purchasing uniform can be difficult for some families and so have offered full financial support to all families, whether in providing the uniform for them or supporting the purchase of uniform chosen by students and parents. We have also offered brand new uniform in school for any student to either borrow or use permanently so that all students can follow the school policy."
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