Parents asked not to wear pyjamas on school run
The headteacher of a primary school in Darlington has written to parents asking them to 'dress appropriately' when dropping their children off.
The headteacher of a primary school in Darlington has written to parents asking them to 'dress appropriately' when dropping their children off.
A request for parents to stop wearing their pyjamas on the school run has divided opinion at a primary school in Darlington.
Some parents say that not getting dressed for school is 'shameful', while others have criticised the letter for bringing them unwelcome attention.
Meanwhile, Skerne Park Academy headteacher, Kate Chisholm has defended her choice to ask parents asking them to stop wearing pyjamas on the school run.
Ms Chisholm has said despite all the media attention, she would send the letter again for the sake of improving standards at the school.
Parent Karen Routh ignored the primary school's appeal to parents to wear "day clothes" when they bring their children to school.
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A primary school headteacher has written to parents asking them not to wear their pyjamas on the school run and to 'dress appropriately'.