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<p>The Department for Education has not conducted any assessment of the number of
state-funded schools where religious items or clothing form part of the uniform policy
for pupils or staff.</p><p>It is for the governing body of each school to decide whether
pupils should wear a uniform, and if so, what that should be. We do, however, expect
schools to have full regard to their responsibilities under equalities law, and to
act sensibly, fairly and flexibly in the interests of all their students in setting
their school uniform policy.</p><p>Any dress code for school staff is an issue for
the employer, whether that is the governing body or the local authority. As part of
the general terms and conditions of employment agreed with employees, employers should
consider an appropriate dress code, relevant to the individual setting, taking into
account the requirements of the post and having proper regard to equality and diversity
considerations.</p><p>School uniform guidance can be found at:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-uniform"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-uniform</a></p>
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