Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.

A secondary school in Derby recently announced it will ditch its traditional uniform of a shirt, blazer and tie - in favour of a black all-weather jacket and polo shirt containing the school crest.

Currently, youngsters at the Haddington secondary school wear a white/black shirt or polo, house tie, black jumper, trousers, jeans, skirt or dress shorts (not sportswear), black shoes or trainers, ...