Labels, quite literally

This is , I think, quite extraordinary.  One of the issues has been that the pupils have to wear shoes that are 'polishable' - what an interesting rule.  Does that mean no patent (apparently some shoes are too shiny) or suede?  And what is so great about polishable shoes?  No idea.  

I don't think I would ever call this a positive behaviour policy, so again, what an extraordinary use of language.   What I should prefer to see is rules negotiated and agreed (with staff, governors, pupils and parents), sensibly enforced, and most of all, without humiliating pupils.  
Article taken from the Guardian, 17 July 2017