LETTER: The possible cost of bringing back school blazers

I was Deputy Headteacher of Fulford School from 1985 to 2007, during which time we changed the school uniform, removing the requirement to wear a tie and introducing the school sweatshirt. This was done after consultation with all students. There was an immediate improvement in staff/student relationships. I and all my senior colleagues had previously spent ridiculous amounts of time dealing with infringements to the uniform - ties not correctly knotted, pullovers not quite the correct colour, e