Two families are considering removing their children from Thomas Middlecott Academy in Kirton, Boston, after the pupils were disciplined over uniform issues. Alex, 11, who started Year 7 on 3 September, was told her shoes were unsuitable shortly after arriving and was given a replacement pair that were too small. Her father, Steve, stated they had spent approximately £200 on uniform for his two daughters and did not believe it was right to buy new shoes.
KC, 13, who began Year 9 on 4 September, was taken to an isolation room for having a clear nose stud and hair dye that had not fully washed out. Her mother, Donna, believes the school should focus on educating the child rather than uniform specifics like piercings or hair. Both Alex and KC missed school on Monday, 7 September, with their parents expressing uncertainty about sending them back.
A spokesperson for Thomas Middlecott Academy said it welcomes feedback from parents and that its uniform guidelines were shared with families at the end of the summer term. The academy encourages parents to contact them directly to discuss any concerns.