A secondary school in Norfolk has come under fire from mums and dads after 30 students were sent home on the first day of the September term, due to 'incorrect footwear'. Taverham High School's headteacher Dr Roger Harris has confirmed that because of their shoes the pupils weren't allowed into the classroom on September 6.
As reported by the Norwich Evening News, the educator had previously sent an email to all parents on June 23 explaining what footwear was considered appropriate for school. He went on to warn that any pupils who did not wear smart black shoes deemed "appropriate for the workplace" would be turned away - even if their shoes had been acceptable before the summer holidays.
