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School lets pupils wear slippers in bid to improve grades

It's made a difference with the pupils behaviour, it’s made them more calm and more relaxed

Emma Titchener, Headteacher at Findern Primary School

A school has become the first in Britain to allow pupils to wear slippers to class in a bid to improve grades.

Findern Primary School in Derby say the switch from shoes has become so popular that even some teachers are now choosing the comfier option.

Deputy headteacher Michelle Hall suggested the idea after spotting a study which found "shoeless" children were more likely to behave and get better grades.

Susanna Reid shared her experience of wearing slippers in the studio this morning:

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