PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Abolish unfair school policies that force students to conform to a certain look

Abolish school uniform policies that forces students to look a certain way. This includes freedom of appearance in hair and makeup unless it is truly a harmful violation. I believe young people should be aloud a right to self expression in the way they present themselves.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Feb – Mar 2026

27 MAR 2026
Petition rejected
no-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, or you may wish to sign this petition: "Ban school uniforms" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742463 Currently, it is for the governing board of a school to decide rules about appearance, whether there should be a school uniform policy and, if so, what that should be. You can read the Government's guidance to schools here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-uniform
28 FEB 2026
Petition created

Background

This cause has scientifically been proven to improve confidences and concentration in a school environment. Students enthusiasm will grow if they feel comfortable in themselves. Right now staff are taking students out of lessons they struggle in to shame them on their appearance which should not have to happen. I would like the policy to be updated to a newer, improved, welcoming version of the original rules as young people should keep their identity suppressed.