The Benefits of School Uniform for Children
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Most kids are fairly indifferent when it comes to their school uniform, but it does actually have an important purpose from ensuring all students look presentable, to improving their safety. I have teamed up with a private boys’ school in London to explore the benefits of school uniform in further detail below.
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Saves Time
One huge benefit of school uniform is that it saves time in the morning, which is already a stressful experience for many families. Can you imagine if your child needed extra time to pick out a different outfit every morning? Knowing exactly what they’re wearing each day will help them get ready quicker so that you all have one less thing to worry about.
Reduces Bullying
If children were to wear their own clothes every day, discrimination would be more likely to occur. Children can be cruel, and they may pick on one another based on what they’re wearing. When children all wear the same thing, there’s no risk of bullying occurring based on clothing. School uniform helps children feel a sense of belonging, boosting community spirit, as opposed to creating a divide.
Promotes Safety
School uniform can allow teachers to identify their students when they’re out on a school trip or evacuating the building for a fire drill. What’s more, if an intruder is able to enter the building, staff will more easily spot them as they won’t be in uniform.
Improves Professionalism
Uniform is smart and allows teachers to enforce a dress code that might otherwise be challenging if non-uniform was allowed. The guidelines around what can and cannot be worn become fuzzy when home clothes are involved. A uniform is also great practise for children because most of them will have to follow a dress code when they grow up and get a job.
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