Parents criticize high school's new uniform policy as 'ridiculous' and 'unhygienic'.
Students at Ashton-on-Mersey Academy in Trafford were told they had to wear plain black tights when wearing skirts.
The new rule stipulates that skirts must not be shorter than 5 cm from his kneecaps and he must wear plain black tights.
Some students claim they were told the rule was intended to stop "girls being sexually treated" at school, Manchester Evening News reports.
Concerns have also been raised that this requirement may not be suitable for the warmer months and may cause health problems for young women. , and one mother said the idea was totally unnecessary.
The woman said: ``There are many reasons why this is wrong.
"You don't need tights. As long as you look smart, you should choose."
Another said: "This is absolutely ridiculous.
"Without the warmth of tights, it's terribly uncomfortable when it's hot." If it's a problem because you're looking for it, I recommend educating young people about sexual harassment and why.Looking for a skirt is wrong. In my opinion this is not good.
One parent questioned why the school focused on young women instead of boys.
They said: problem. It is completely sexist and wrong to blame or shame girls."
A spokesperson for Ashton-on-Mersey School said it had discussed the idea with parents.
They said: Regularly with parents, parents, students.
"During the high temperatures this summer, our uniform policy has been relaxed and the community has been notified immediately. This is the school's approach in dealing with the heat going forward.
New government laws will allow children to wear their school uniforms tohundreds of lives.
Starting in September, new statutory guidance will require schools to provide affordable uniforms for all families. I mean
This will provide families with more high street options and allow households to purchase used uniforms.
Schools will have access to used uniforms. As such, you must ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place.
The government also urged parents to signpost to established second-hand uniform schemes if they did not want to set their own.
