Trust leaders back Sedgley school amid start of term uniform row
Education leaders of an academy trust today backed a school in its decision to enforce stringent uniform policies as students begin the new term.
The statement comes as parents enter into another day of fierce rows with Beacon Hill Academy over stretch-style girls' school trousers.
The school, based on High Arcal Driver, Sedgley, said that students were informed of the uniform guidelines in an end-of-year assembly last term, and gave students who broke the policy a grace period of today to adhere to the uniform criteria.
Now, Dudley Academy Trust, which Beacon Hill Academy is a member, has said it "fully supports" the school's decision to reinforce the uniform policy.
A spokesperson for the Dudley Academy Trust said: "We have a clear uniform policy that is communicated to all parents.
"We are committed to setting high standards and we fully support our principals in reinforcing expectations at the start of the academic year."
