Hair discrimination and uniform policy

The Department for Education has just updated its guidance on school uniforms to include information on preventing hair discrimination.

Governing boards should aim for their uniform policy to be as inclusive as possible and schools should be considerate in the implementation of their uniform policy so that all pupils are able to wear the uniform.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, with support from the Race Disparity Unit in the Cabinet Office, have produced guidance on preventing hair discrimination in schools. Schools may find it helpful to consider this guidance when developing and reviewing their uniform policies.