A furious mother has launched a scathing attack on her daughter's secondary school, accusing staff of 'bullying' the 11-year-old after she was removed from a lesson for wearing a skirt deemed too short.
The incident occurred at the start of the new academic year, leaving the Year 7 pupil 'humiliated and distressed'. Her mother, who purchased the skirt directly from the school's official supplier, insists she bought the largest size available, a size 18, in a bid to ensure it was long enough.
'It's Absolute Victim-Blaming'
The mother condemned the school's actions, stating her daughter was singled out and punished for an issue with the uniform provision itself. "They are bullying an 11-year-old child for a skirt they sold me," she said. "It's absolute victim-blaming. The problem is with their supplier, not my daughter."
She described the moment her daughter was taken out of class, leaving the girl feeling 'angry and embarrassed' in front of her new peers. The mother argues the school's approach was heavy-handed and has caused unnecessary psychological harm.
A Wider Problem with School Uniforms
This case has ignited a debate about the practicality and fairness of school uniform policies across the UK. Many parents report similar struggles, finding that skirts provided by schools are often cut in a style that sits high on the waist, leading to them appearing shorter than intended, especially on taller or more mature pupils.
Critics say strict enforcement of such rules, without considering the fit of the garments supplied, unfairly targets female students and body-shames young girls. The mother is now calling for a review of the school's uniform supplier and a more compassionate approach from staff.
The school has yet to make a public statement regarding the specific allegations, but the incident highlights the ongoing tensions between maintaining dress codes and ensuring the well-being of students.
