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Require schools to include both skirts and trousers in female uniform policy

Submitted by Sally Boulton on Saturday 19th July 2025

Published on Thursday 7th August 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 7th February 2026

Signatures: 1,906

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Department ~ Direct ~ Education ~ Equal ~ Equality Act ~ Equality Act 2010 ~ Gender ~ learning ~ Schools

Petition Action

Require schools to include both skirts and trousers in female uniform policy

Petition Details

Require school uniform policy to allow girls the right to wear skirts or trousers.

I think control over the wearing of either item contravenes the Equality Act 2010 through direct discrimination of women.

Additional Information

I think the Department for Education should issue guidelines to schools regarding the implementation of uniform policy to require that inclusive uniform policy must permit both trousers and skirts, in line with societal and gender norms for women.
I think contradictory restrictions could be imposed on girls without government clarification of guidelines. I think such gender-based discrimination causes unnecessary distress, detracting from learning, and disengaging girls from education.


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