We’ve heard a lot of debate about black shoes versus black trainers for school this year and it is proving to be a VERY contentious issue.
Now, a dad has vowed to pull his young son out of school and teach him at home if his school will not accept his choice of shoes.
Dad Phil Stott bought a pair of black Nike Air Force Ones for his young son Noah, 12, prior to the youngster starting school at Treviglas College, Newquay, Cornwall.
However, Noah has been placed in detention for three days in a row because the management says that he is wearing black trainers which are against the school uniform policy.
Phil says the shoes were listed as “shoes” online and that the school should accept them because he doesn’t intend buying another pair.
The dad-of-three told The Mail Online: “We bought a pair of shoes on the Nike website, which are clearly classed as men's shoes.
“They wouldn't advertise something that wasn't meant to be.
“As soon as he went in on Tuesday wearing the shoes, he was given a detention. I phoned the school and told them that I'd pick him up and withdraw him.
“I had a little ten-minute meeting with one of the teachers and they basically told me that if I don't like the uniform rules, I should put him in another school,” he explained.
Phil says he feels so strongly about the issue that he’s prepared to even teach Noah at home if he has to.
School uniform rules are an important part of education & learning. Nike Air Force 1's are not school shoes.https://t.co/lTiY68gT4p
— Mark Williams-Thomas (@mwilliamsthomas) September 8, 2017
He says the shoes matched a pair which were included in the "acceptable shoes" section of the school's official uniform guide, pictured below.
He said: “They are completely black, polishable and very good quality and most importantly comfortable, giving good support.
“As for brands there are clearly branded shoes on the school website, including Deakins”.
He also pointed out that the school don’t have a policy on rucksacks and many students have expensive and branded rucksacks.
Not only that, but he also said that the staff dress code appears to be very casual, in stark contrast with the strict uniform policy.
“I've seen staff there wearing flip flops, pink trainers, white canvas shoes, skinny jeans, and Vans,” he said.
What do you think mums? Have you faced similar issues with school shoes?
Do you agree with Phil or the school? Let us know.
