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Pupils miss lessons on first day because of school uniform

Parents say a huge number of pupils at William Howard School, in Brampton, were put in isolation because of their uniforms.

The school has hit back, saying fewer than 100 pupils were spoken to on the first day of term.

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Hundreds of pupils 'sent home' on first day back at school

Parents claim the pupils were sent home because of their uniforms. Credit: PA

Parents claim hundreds of pupils at William Howard School, in Brampton, were sent home on the first day of term for breaking school uniform rules.

The rules had been imposed over the summer holidays.

My daughter was really looking forward to the new school term, and couldn't believe it when she was told she couldn't attend lessons, simply because her tights weren't dark enough.

I appreciate the school is trying to raise standards, but it seems common sense could have been used here.

Do the school really think it's a good idea for many of their pupils to be roaming the streets during the school day?"

– Parent of pupil at William Howard School
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